A deck or patio is a an incredible opportunity to increase the living space of a house. Here are 10 amazing examples of private spaces, multi-purpose entertainment hubs as well as other welcoming outdoor spaces in this roundup of the most-liked images of decks and patios throughout the season.
10. Angled Approach
A diagonal pathway made of pavers in concrete visually broadens the small London backyard. Designer of the landscape Kate Eyre also installed the patio’s weathered floor at an angle to break around with the lines and add an element of interest. Soft gray shades in the hardscape add subtle contrasts without taking over the area. Layered, lush planting beds soften edges too.
9. Outdoor Entertaining
The patio located in Houston has everything you need to create a relaxing outdoor space. The Custom Outdoor Living project by TCP created a fully-equipped kitchen that has granite countertops that have waterfall edges, numerous grilling and cooking areas as well as a counter-top bar. A dining table that is large provides ample space for the full course of food, while the lounge area is surrounded by an open fireplace that has the TV positioned above.
8. Classic Pairings
The white walls and black accents create this well-lit Austin, Texas, patio by Meredith Owen Interiors. The classic color scheme emphasizes the sleek lines of the fireplace’s wall. The furniture arrangement in the shape of an L invites people to gather around the fireplace all entire year.
7. Conversation Destination
A circular area for conversation featuring a central fire feature in the Lafayette, California, yard is a popular spot for family and friends to gather outside. This concrete terrace — a part of a remodel to the home designed by ODS Architecture ODS ArchitectureIt was created with the help of Huettl Landscape Architects and offers a pleasant contrast against the clean lines that define the modern house. It also provides an area that is usable to the very steeply sloped terrain.
6. Farmhouse Style
The brick-faced white fireplace surround and the post bases to anchor the deck, built within a complete home renovation by the design studios sk7 located in Carlsbad, California. The four-post pillars and the double beams supporting the pergola contribute to the feeling of permanence and are still in maintaining the rustic style.
5. Rooftop Views
The designer Amy Kartheiser planned the Chicago-area rooftop deck to become a relaxing place to enjoy the city’s views from spring until autumn. The shade is made of metal and creates a space, and the built-in wooden planters and accent wall with slats give it the impression of an organic space. A modern fountain offers an inviting backdrop, while an outdoor fire pit and heated heaters that are mounted can help keep the chill away during the colder months.
4. Indoor-Outdoor Living
Pocket doors are affixed to an entire wall in the rear of the Orange County, California, house and offer a simple transfer from the open eating and kitchen areas towards the patio which is just beyond. This team from Patterson Custom Homes took inspiration from the traditional style of the tumbled stone exterior by incorporating a modern wooden and metal pergola that matches everything else in the property.
3. Mixed Materials
K and D Landscaping made areas for eating and taking a break within the Santa Cruz, California, backyard. A bent wood-and-concrete bench softens the edges of the deck and acts as a fence to the space that is elevated. The deck also includes an integrated seating area as well as a dining table and an outdoor hammock. The wood fence and the metal-and-wood pergolas provide privacy from neighboring houses.
2. Tranquil Retreat
The layered plantings and the living bamboo fence transform the corner of the Seattle backyard into a serene spa-like setting. Board and Vellum also included the low gabion wall which serves as the edge of a bed for planting and an additional support for the built-in bench that surrounds an outdoor fire pit.
1. Beach-Inspired Design
The warm wood furniture creates a an ocean-inspired look in this inviting Los Angeles patio by Pure Salt Interiors. The white cushions and umbrella contrast with the adobe pavers. They also complement the stucco accents on the fireplace in Spanish style. String lights give the fireplace a sophisticated finish.
