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POLL: Favorite outdoor room?

12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
What's your favorite outdoor room style?

Vote for your choice below! To win a pair of Houzz slippers, post a comment telling us what you love most about the style you chose (photos welcomed too) and you will automatically be entered into the drawing.

*One entry per person, per drawing. Entries must be posted before 12:00am Pacific Time 3/23/2014. One winner will be drawn at random.
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Comments (167)

  • 12 years ago
    I love the Marrakech patio space! It's so colorful and unique! I could be inspired and relax there!!
  • 12 years ago
    I chose the nautical patio. I love the color scheme and the view is to die for!
  • 12 years ago
    Love the nautical for vacation, the garden for home. They're all beautiful though.
  • 12 years ago
    Garden for me. It's so inviting and relaxing. What I've been trying yo achieve for years.
  • 12 years ago
    I chose the beach. The set up on the deck is so simple and gives such a tranquil affect. I'd like to be sitting there right now. i have the tropical at home, so this is a treat. The essence is serene. Everything washes away with the waves.
  • 12 years ago
    Southwest was my favorite, it looks comfortable and relaxing. Enjoying the warmth of the fireplace, simply beautiful.
  • 12 years ago
    The Alpine setting illuminates warmth and coziness. It entices family and friends to settle in together in front of the inviting fireplace. In today's busy world, there are not enough spaces as such. This Alpine space ROCKS!
  • 12 years ago
    Nautical especially if I am so lucky that I am close enough to the sea to taste the salt in the air. Sooo refreshing.
  • 12 years ago
    Marrakech because it looks cosy and i like the feeling of sittin outdoor but with a cealing to protect from rain.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the feel if the garden with the clean lines and uncluttered look of Americana.
  • 12 years ago
    Ordinarily, I would opt for anything on the ocean, but the Alpine space seemed so inviting and complete.
  • 12 years ago
    I voted for the garden because it is so peaceful looking and it seems to be a look I can achieve in my backyard.
  • 12 years ago
    I voted for the Alpine because it really gives you the feel of the outdoors with all the timber!
  • 12 years ago
    The Alpine is my favorite here. Because the moment I looked at the picture, I could feel the outdoors. I felt the warmth of the fire, coziness of the furniture, the smell of the pines and the crispness of the surrounding snow. I felt like it could be my home. While they are all beautiful, the others felt like a beautiful vacation, as opposed to home.
  • 12 years ago
    I love the clean lines of the garden and the hydragenas are my favorite flower. The colors are so that you can change the colors through out the seasons as well as the flowers.
  • 12 years ago
    Garden is so fresh and homey...and home is where my heart is!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Nautical-clean, fresh, peaceful, easy. Not over designed! The view is breathtaking! I can envision myself & friend sitting comfortably with a cool drink watching the boats sail by without a care in the world.
  • 12 years ago
    While all of the styles are fabulous I voted for Garden because this soothing, relaxing style can be used in just about any environment. I can create this style where I live since there is no beach outside my back door.
  • 12 years ago
    Alpine is my favorite to dress up or dress down. I love snow and cold weather with a fireplace and warm wood. On the lake where we built our timber frame the house looks like it belongs nestled in the rocks and ledges.
  • 12 years ago
    Beach Deck, the view is for ever changing, it can be relaxing, stormy, inviting, and boat life.
    The eye can see as far as the horizon. With a glass of NZ Savignon Blanc and that view one is at peace with the world, and on vaccation 24/7.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the calmness of the white with blue Nautical look, although my first choice would be Japanese/Zen style.
  • 12 years ago
    My vote is for the "Alpine" outdoor room. Although I live in the southeast and am not a fan of cold weather, this outdoor room looks very warm, comfortable and inviting to me. I love the outdoor heaters and candles for added warmth.
  • 12 years ago
    I love the mountains so naturally the "alpine-look" best suits me & my family. We have a foot of snow outside today thus making the cozy appearance of the furnishings and wall/floor choices very inviting!
  • 12 years ago
    winter means Alpine, cozy . Summer means Garden room, bring the outdoors inside!
  • 12 years ago
    I picked Alpine! Seems like a great place to relax and enjoy nature at its best.
  • 12 years ago
    I chose Alpine...which I was surprised. I love the beach and all things related to it, so I would have thought I would have picked one of the ones along those lines. The Alpine space just looks like an amazing space to relax with friends or create new family memories. Wow! Love it!!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    For me the tropical looks so relaxing. It's outdoors after all, not your living or dining room.
  • 12 years ago
    Beach Deck. Who can pass up the ocean! The sound, smell, ocean breeze... The bucket seat style is so very comfortable and nautical colors never go out of style. All the settings though are wonderful for every mood!
  • 12 years ago
    of course garden! it's a room in a garden so it ought to have beautiful plants and delicious scents.
  • 12 years ago
    Any style as long as there are no Mosquitos!
  • 12 years ago
    The nautical theme is inviting and cozy. Perfect look for a coastal home with views.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Absolutely beach deck! Can't wait to spend a few summer afternoons lounging in one like what's pictured above :)
  • 12 years ago
    Lake "beach deck".. it's so inviting. Love what nature has created .. serene & colourful. Plus, wild life .. where you could sit and watch for hours.
  • 12 years ago
    Start the fire, pile on the blankets and snuggle up in The Alpine Room!
  • 12 years ago
    I live in Florida. The tropical one is pretty familiar to me. It's gorgeous, and I love plants, big green leafy ones, flowers, and of course the water, so the pool looks amazing here, and just a fabulous place to hang out, day or night~ :)
  • 12 years ago
    I live in Florida also and the tropical is right up my alley. Plan on putting those two plants in my backyard garden that is currently a work in progress.
  • 12 years ago
    Alpine is perfect. Look at that view! The detailed ceiling is gorgeous. Curl up by the warm, crackling fireplace with a good book or jot a note to a friend. Have a glass of wine, and relax!
  • 12 years ago
    All have their charms. Love the Alpine and have wonderful memories of relaxing after a long day of skiing. Also enjoy the nautical and beach patios. But in the end, I chose garden, because it makes me think of warm summer days with gentle breezes, iced tea and lots of cheerful color!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow, I see that many of you houzzers like the Alpine. I guess you may all be in colder parts of the world, I guess in So California, we don't think of wanting to cuddle and get warm and cozy. But it 'is' a great visual : ))
  • 12 years ago
    I chose the Marakesh style, it's warm, colorful and beautiful. Love the lanterns a lot!!
  • 12 years ago
    I chose the Garden Style because while the others were lovely, most of us can hope to attain a garden in which we can relax. I especially liked the trellis in the background and the comfortable-looking coach. The Marakesh style had awesome lanterns and wood ceiling, the Alpine had wonderful wood features, Beach Deck had a great view, Americana was charming, Southwestern had a really neat-looking outdoor fireplace, Tropical looked like it could actually take rain, and Nautical had a nice porch so it was a hard choice. ^^
  • 12 years ago
    I chose the alpine style because of the mix of elements. The fireplace takes a large area and makes it cozy, the stand-up heaters mixed with the fireplace make it usable even in the snow. The height is majestic and brings your eyes towards the view. I love the natural elements because even though the area is covered it still feels "outdoors".
  • 12 years ago
    I love them all but if I was forced to pick I would pick the first one. I love the colors, such eye candy.
  • 12 years ago
    Beach because it means I'm near the ocean.
  • 12 years ago
    This could be anywhere and any season. Most people voted on the view versus the room.
  • 12 years ago
    I really like the heavy beams and the rugged look if the Alpine.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Alpine. The stone and woodwork, and even the furniture just all looks like it was crafted with care and attention to detail.
  • 12 years ago
    Beach Deck. The smell and spray of the ocean every day? My favorite style is rustic nautical, and the beach deck definitely allows that. I love the big barrels as end tables and like I said, enjoying the sound, smell, and feel of the ocean would be incredible
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Would love to see a modern/green option with fire pit and lounge seating groups for conversation!
  • 9 years ago

    Not tropical but lots of greenery! I love greenery more than flowers. Love, love, love it!