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Modern Alfresco Seating Area Design Ideas for a young family
This is an example of a midcentury patio in Perth with no cover.
This is an example of a midcentury patio in Perth with no cover.


Summer entertaining space on the Alfresco.
Mid-sized midcentury backyard patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and a roof extension.
Mid-sized midcentury backyard patio in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an outdoor kitchen, concrete pavers and a roof extension.


This main courtyard serves as the families outdoor dining area. The custom designed outdoor table is provided with the dapples light of summer shade by the courtyards deciduous tree and is provided by the warmth of the winter sun. The external stair provides access to the roof garden.


Dutton Architects did an extensive renovation of a post and beam mid-century modern house in the canyons of Beverly Hills. The house was brought down to the studs, with new interior and exterior finishes, windows and doors, lighting, etc. A secure exterior door allows the visitor to enter into a garden before arriving at a glass wall and door that leads inside, allowing the house to feel as if the front garden is part of the interior space. Similarly, large glass walls opening to a new rear gardena and pool emphasizes the indoor-outdoor qualities of this house. photos by Undine Prohl


Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
This is an example of a small midcentury backyard patio in Seattle with concrete pavers, no cover and a fire feature.
This is an example of a small midcentury backyard patio in Seattle with concrete pavers, no cover and a fire feature.


This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard patio in San Francisco with concrete pavers.


After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.


Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard patio in Atlanta with concrete slab, a vegetable garden and no cover.


A concrete patio with a modern planter box compliments this modern home. A rounded concrete coping defines the flower bed, while concrete retaining walls and steps soften the overall look. Ultra-Low surface roughness concrete is sandblasted with dark glass beads to achieve the patina finish.


Large midcentury backyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola and decomposed granite.


Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Midcentury patio in Phoenix with concrete slab and no cover.
Midcentury patio in Phoenix with concrete slab and no cover.


A Jones and Emmons Eichler home from the team at EichlerSoCal. A rare “split wing” floorplan with the master and an office/retreat on the opposite side of the house from the secondary bedrooms. - BetterLivingSoCal.com


Midcentury Modern Retreat - Firepit Patio With Outdoor Seating
Photo of a large midcentury patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Photo of a large midcentury patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.


Midcentury Modern Yard Expansion - Frontyard Firepit Patio
Large midcentury patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.
Large midcentury patio in Phoenix with a fire feature, decomposed granite and no cover.


rear facade after.
Again, simple effective changes to the rear facade. Paint, a large fir linear grate on the balcony (and on the porch to the left ) were added; as well as a new solid fir cap added to the railing.
The pea gravel and paver courtyard was installed by Alliance Landscapes.


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. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it!
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. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we!
Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt


Photo credit: Ryan Goldman, Jennifer Roberts, Eric Doolin
Design ideas for a midcentury backyard patio in Santa Barbara.
Design ideas for a midcentury backyard patio in Santa Barbara.
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