Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Living Spaces –
Seamless Design for Arizona Homes
Arizona was made for outdoor living—and no architectural style celebrates that quite like Mid-Century Modern. At Homework Remodels, we specialize in designing and building Mid-Century Modern outdoor living spaces that blur the lines between indoors and out, preserving the original charm of your home while expanding how you enjoy it.
Whether you’re restoring a 1950s-era patio, adding a modern poolside cabana, or transforming your breezeway into a livable room, we approach each project with design-build precision and architectural sensitivity.
What Makes an Outdoor Space Mid-Century Modern?
Mid-century outdoor design wasn’t just about utility—it was an extension of lifestyle. These homes invited nature in and encouraged open-air entertaining. Our MCM outdoor spaces often include:
- Flat or low-sloped rooflines with deep overhangs for shade
- Clerestory windows and glass sliders that extend sightlines
- Breezeways and covered patios with open framing
- Terrazzo, concrete, or brick pavers in geometric patterns
- Privacy walls with decorative concrete block (breeze block)
- Integrated landscaping with desert-friendly plants, palms, and rock
- Period-appropriate lighting and fire features
These details create spaces that are not only beautiful but functional for Arizona’s climate and lifestyle.
From Patios to Poolside – Outdoor Living Designed Around You
Your outdoor living area should be more than a concrete slab and grill. We customize each space to how you live, entertain, and relax. Typical projects include:
Covered Patios & Breezeways
We restore or create new spaces that extend your living area under roof, often using post-and-beam framing and finishes that match the original home.
Outdoor Kitchens & Dining Areas
From built-in BBQ islands to sleek al fresco bars, we design spaces that feel purposeful and polished—often centered around socializing.
Fire Features
Concrete or steel fire pits and low-profile fireplaces create focal points and warmth, especially in winter.
Custom Shade Structures
Whether it’s a new pergola, a breezeway with angled beams, or a cantilevered overhang, we build shade in ways that feel integral to the architecture.
Pools & Water Features
We collaborate with local pool designers to ensure the deck, coping, and hardscape reflect MCM materials and geometry.
Preserving the Architectural Language of Your MCM Home
One of the biggest challenges in outdoor remodeling is maintaining architectural cohesion between the new and the original. That’s where our expertise shines.
We take care to:
- Match roof pitches and overhangs
- Extend sightlines and use era-appropriate materials
- Respect spatial proportions of your home’s front and rear elevations
- Maintain clerestory windows and glazed walls as intentional design features
- Preserve historic breeze block and masonry patterns
Our design-build process ensures that your outdoor space feels like a natural extension—not an afterthought.
Why Homeowners Choose Homework Remodels
- 🏆 Award-winning remodeling featured on HGTV and Modern Phoenix
- 🧠 Specialized expertise in mid-century homes across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
- 📐 Design-build integration for seamless architectural alignment
- 🧰 NARI-certified team with decades of experience
- 🤝 Transparency, creativity, and preservation-first ethics
Whether your home is a Ralph Haver, Al Beadle, or another MCM classic, we understand how to design additions and outdoor spaces that uphold your home’s integrity while unlocking new functionality.
Popular Features in Mid-Century Outdoor Renovations
- Clerestory windows added to outdoor walls for filtered light
- Slatted privacy screens that double as design elements
- Breeze block walls for retro charm and sun control
- Low-slung built-in benches and period-appropriate furniture
- Concrete counters and floating shelves in outdoor kitchens
- Matching exterior paint palettes in soft mid-century hues
- Outdoor showers and soaking tubs tucked into lush corners
Serving MCM Homeowners Across Greater Phoenix
We design and build Mid-Century Modern outdoor living spaces in:
- Phoenix (including Arcadia Lite, Marion Estates, Paradise Gardens, North Central)
- Scottsdale (Town & Country, Village Grove, Hy-View)
- Tempe (Broadmor, Hudson Manor)
- Paradise Valley and nearby historic districts
No matter where your MCM home is located, we bring the expertise and appreciation needed to extend your outdoor lifestyle with intention.
Ready to Expand Your Mid-Century Home Into the Outdoors?
You bring the vision—we’ll bring the craftsmanship, planning, and architectural respect your home deserves.