The 10 Most Popular New Outdoor Spaces Right Now
Get ideas for outdoor kitchens, shade structures and other features from these most-saved new photos on Houzz
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A well-appointed outdoor space can make a home more enjoyable. An outdoor kitchen, dining spot or lounge area, along with water and fire features, can increase living space and entice family and guests outside. You’ll find ideas for those elements and others in this countdown of the 10 most-saved porch and patio photos recently uploaded to Houzz.
A well-appointed outdoor space can make a home more enjoyable. An outdoor kitchen, dining spot or lounge area, along with water and fire features, can increase living space and entice family and guests outside. You’ll find ideas for those elements and others in this countdown of the 10 most-saved porch and patio photos recently uploaded to Houzz.
9. Alfresco Dining
Joseph Spierer Architects preserved the original Spanish Colonial spirit of this Los Angeles home and its outdoor spaces while updating them for modern life. New steel-framed glass doors provide expansive views and easy access to a step-down brick dining patio, where new outdoor dining furniture complements the style of the home.
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Joseph Spierer Architects preserved the original Spanish Colonial spirit of this Los Angeles home and its outdoor spaces while updating them for modern life. New steel-framed glass doors provide expansive views and easy access to a step-down brick dining patio, where new outdoor dining furniture complements the style of the home.
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8. Pass-Through Perch
Southern California is all about seamless indoor-outdoor living. At this Newport Beach, California, home, designer Alicia Torosian created an easy way for her clients to serve outdoor guests directly from the kitchen by creating a pull-up bar with an awning window. A marble-look porcelain countertop extends from the kitchen to form the bar counter.
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Southern California is all about seamless indoor-outdoor living. At this Newport Beach, California, home, designer Alicia Torosian created an easy way for her clients to serve outdoor guests directly from the kitchen by creating a pull-up bar with an awning window. A marble-look porcelain countertop extends from the kitchen to form the bar counter.
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7. Rooftop Living
Architect Bradford C. Smith, interior design firm Mindy Gayer Design and Patterson Custom Homes collaborated on this Newport Beach, California, beach house. A roof deck features a built-in outdoor kitchen with a tiled exterior and hefty countertops. An outdoor table with chairs completes the alfresco dining scene.
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Architect Bradford C. Smith, interior design firm Mindy Gayer Design and Patterson Custom Homes collaborated on this Newport Beach, California, beach house. A roof deck features a built-in outdoor kitchen with a tiled exterior and hefty countertops. An outdoor table with chairs completes the alfresco dining scene.
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6. Cascading Courtyard
Outdoor-design firm Slowgarden made the most of this 300-square-foot courtyard in Marseille, France. A terraced deck gives a spa an in-ground feel and cascades into wraparound seating for a dining table.
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Outdoor-design firm Slowgarden made the most of this 300-square-foot courtyard in Marseille, France. A terraced deck gives a spa an in-ground feel and cascades into wraparound seating for a dining table.
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5. Multizone Setup
Royal Family Construction created relaxing zones within this spacious Los Angeles-area backyard. Decking surrounds a spa, a pergola shades a concrete patio, and the lawn includes a fire pit conversation area and a grilling station. Lush trees provide privacy and foliage along the fence.
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Royal Family Construction created relaxing zones within this spacious Los Angeles-area backyard. Decking surrounds a spa, a pergola shades a concrete patio, and the lawn includes a fire pit conversation area and a grilling station. Lush trees provide privacy and foliage along the fence.
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4. Intimate Patio
Innovative Design Build created this serene spot on the back side of an Atlanta solarium addition’s fireplace. A curved stone retaining wall marks off an intimate patio with a blissful water fountain.
Innovative Design Build created this serene spot on the back side of an Atlanta solarium addition’s fireplace. A curved stone retaining wall marks off an intimate patio with a blissful water fountain.
3. Made in the Shade
Shade is a must on Florida patios. Dream Coast Builders provided this outdoor kitchen and dining area with plenty from canopy of sun shades. White and gray stripes on the shades add a touch of style and play with geometric tiles cladding a raised built-in planter nearby.
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Shade is a must on Florida patios. Dream Coast Builders provided this outdoor kitchen and dining area with plenty from canopy of sun shades. White and gray stripes on the shades add a touch of style and play with geometric tiles cladding a raised built-in planter nearby.
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2. Vacation Vibe
A beachy vacation feel was the mandate from the homeowners of this property in a Chicago suburb. Imparfait Design Studio responded with a stone-covered outdoor kitchen to serve as a beautiful focal point at the back of a bluestone patio. A pergola and trio of woven pendant lights give the space some height. An evergreen backdrop provides privacy and shade.
A beachy vacation feel was the mandate from the homeowners of this property in a Chicago suburb. Imparfait Design Studio responded with a stone-covered outdoor kitchen to serve as a beautiful focal point at the back of a bluestone patio. A pergola and trio of woven pendant lights give the space some height. An evergreen backdrop provides privacy and shade.
1. Screened-In Style
This Nashville, Tennessee, screened-in porch by The Porch Co. has all the comforts to extend porch season. A fireplace and heaters warm the space during colder months; a ceiling fan and screens keep it pleasant during hot and buggy Tennessee summers. Coastal-inspired furnishings and a poolside location make the porch the ultimate staycation getaway.
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This Nashville, Tennessee, screened-in porch by The Porch Co. has all the comforts to extend porch season. A fireplace and heaters warm the space during colder months; a ceiling fan and screens keep it pleasant during hot and buggy Tennessee summers. Coastal-inspired furnishings and a poolside location make the porch the ultimate staycation getaway.
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This Atlanta outdoor kitchen by Fitzgerald Construction has it all. The covered patio features a gas grill with a hood vent, a Big Green Egg charcoal grill, a sink, a fridge, an ice maker and even a pizza oven.
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