A pergola made from western red cedar shelters visitors poolside at this New York retreat

A Douglas fir and metal pergola offers shelter from the hot sun on this scenic California property

A main house’s patio uses a wall of the property’s secondary unit to help create a private outdoor living space

Consider innovative doors, charming gates or even just potted plants to cue a stylish entry point for your patio

11 ideas and examples to take your outdoor room from snoozefest to stellar

Give your patio a chance at the spotlight as we head outdoors for a new summer ideabook series

We want to see your inviting outdoor nook, whether it’s part of a larger landscape or your only outdoor space

Clear the path for plantings or a more modern patio design by demolishing all or part of the concrete in your yard

Figure out the right material for your spring patio makeover with this mini guide to concrete, wood, brick and stone

‘Bring the indoors out’ is the new ‘bring the outdoors in’