An outdoor patio features a slatted wood pergola casting striped shadows on travertine flooring with green mosaic bands. A travertine-framed fountain with ribbed turquoise tile drops water into a small rectangular pool centered on a sand-colored stucco wall. Two deep purple lounge chairs with black metal legs flank a square glass table on a polished brass cylinder base. Tall aqua planters hold bird-of-paradise, with barrel cacti and agave at the edges.

Mid-Century Desert Patio with Teal Waterfall

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Under a slatted cedar pergola, this Mid-Century Modern patio centers on a turquoise tile waterfall set in a travertine-clad stucco wall, spilling into a small pool. Geometric mosaic bands detail the travertine pavers, while sculptural purple lounge chairs face a glass table on a polished brass pedestal; aqua planters with bird-of-paradise and desert cacti add contrast, and warm light sharpens the clean, graphic lines.

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sand stucco walls warm beige travertine teal and turquoise water feature deep purple seating brass gold accents

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