Detail of the featured patio stone: showing our thermal finish Harbor Grey™ granite pavers in daylight. *Proceeding photos taken at dusk make the stone appear darker than actual color.

Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign

Little Miracles Designs - Toronto

The approach to this backyard was to turn the orientation of the design to take attention away from the squareness of the space. A cozy conversation nook was designed with a raised planter behind.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The landscape plan clarifies how all the components were integrated into the design on the 1.5 acre site.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon

Ross NW Watergardens

Baker Blue granite boulders were used to add a sense of age and permanence to the garden. Landscape Design and pictures by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens

Mid Century Courtyard Remodel

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/

Mid-Century Modern Revival

Coldham & Hartman Architects

Ethan Drinker Photography
Mid-sized midcentury courtyard partial sun xeriscape in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Shangrila - Marin County, CA

BK Interior Design

Hugo guards the entry to the back yard. Guests can either enter the back yard through the gates concealed entrance, or turn right and walk down the paved path to the front door. This space is a main garden feature that displays plant varietals from all over the world.

Lelean St Coastal Architecture

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects.
Small midcentury side yard full sun garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers and a garden path for spring.

Custom entry arbor

Eve's Garden Design

This native-CA rich front yard welcomes guests with a custom arbor, large boulders, and naturalistic plantings.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Mid-Century Vibe Front Yard - Bayside

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The front entrance as seen through Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer.' Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Don't Forget a Pathway Light!

Ecoscape Environmental Design

A gentle curving pathway to your front door is seen as more auspicious in feng shui, then the typical 'straight shot path' style of most homes. When the homeowner asked Ecoscape to renovate their front yard to reduce the amount of turf, it made sense to upgrade their walkway. With low-voltage outdoor lighting (smartphone programmable!) and a profusion of blooming color to welcome you, everyday feels abundant with life!

Natural Stone Retaining Wall

FormLA Landscaping

Mid-sized, California native foliage sits atop and below a natural stone retaining wall, creating a cascade of foliage and blooms between the home and meadow.

Beaumaris Garden

Genus Landscape Architects

This weatherboard home was being given a facelift and our client wanted a minimal and modernist style garden to reflect the feel of the home. A large garage was removed from the rear garden which provided opportunity to create new outdoor spaces such as a paved entertaining area and a new stretch of lawn. Existing garden beds were given new life with plant species selected to provide a range of textures, colours and scent. The random slate paving is a standout feature of this garden and the attention to detail by landscaper Oliver Stone has truly brought our design to life.

Seat Wall and Night Lighting in SW Portland

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

It's simply amazing how different an outdoor space can look in a matter of hours. ...and low-voltage night lighting is a simple add-on to most outdoor living environments. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Backyard for Family & Furry Friends

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Backyard Renovation for family looking to share time with friends and dogs.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Mid-Century Perennial Garden and Path - Racine

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The view from the seating area within the walk-through garden. 30” square bluestone steppers make up the path. The walkway is surrounded with many native perennials including liatris, echinacea and Joe Pye Weed. The paved area around the bench is comprised of reclaimed stone steps from the original front walk. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Shorewood Project

The Sculpted Earth

Meandering Walkway Of French Vanilla Dimensional Stone Pavers Navigating Through New Plantings Of Ornamental Grasses, Dianthus(pinks) Groundcovers, Lavender, Abelia, Dwarf Arctic Willow.

palm springs mid-century remodel

Gary Fredricks Landscape Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury backyard garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Perry Street Rancher

Pacific Garden Design

After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.

Midcentury Modern Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Karin Larson
Inspiration for a midcentury backyard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

Get Inspired by Midcentury Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own midcentury garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Midcentury Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a midcentury garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a midcentury garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your midcentury garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.