An ordinary backyard in Park Slope was transformed by defining the space with a change of level, and the use of brick and bluestone to provide seating, eating and hammock areas. Romantic, soft plantings are designed for lushness and seasonal interest.

Ethan Tweedie Photography
Island style deck photo in Hawaii

The view of the Doe Bay Resort is enjoyed from the reclaimed wide plank wood deck. This tree house was built and designed by the The Treehouse Guys. I staged the area with Adirondack chairs, planters and an indoor/outdoor carpet.

Full size twin mattress on outdoor porch swing--a perfect place to take a nap! Photo credits to Juli Leonard
Deck - mid-sized traditional backyard deck idea in Raleigh with a pergola

Miami Outdoor Solutions
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Irene Kalina-Jones
Photo of an asian landscaping in New York.

This garden is part of author and designer Pamela Crawford's Palm Beach county trial gardens. She test plants and garden products prior to writing about them. Discover thousands of ideas for Palm Beach County landscapes on Pamela's web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes, container gardens, and outdoor living areas throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. She provides beautiful, custom designs that include professional installation of beautiful plant material, planters, and outdoor furniture and accessories.

Patio - traditional patio idea in Atlanta

Unique pivot front door with frosted glass.
Front door - large contemporary dark wood floor front door idea with beige walls and a glass front door

Photo: Ashley Camper Photography © 2014 Houzz
Example of an island style home design design in Hawaii

Brittany Ziegler
Example of a small beach style backyard outdoor kitchen deck design in Hawaii with a roof extension

Sunroom - mid-sized tropical terra-cotta tile and brown floor sunroom idea in San Diego with no fireplace and a skylight

Dolores Garden by Growsgreen Landscape Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard deck remodel in Nashville with a pergola

Custom metal fence fabricated by Garden Iron of Essex, CT. Photograpy by Liz Linder (www.lizlinder.com).
Inspiration for a small transitional backyard brick patio remodel in Boston

This penthouse awning installation near New York City shows 2,000+ square feet of dining area that is now completely protected by a waterproof retractable enclosure. The desire was for a penthouse awning that provided protection from the sun, but was also heavy-duty enough to handle inclement weather. The owner wanted to preserve the Al-fresco outdoor dining feel of the rooftop patio, but wanted to be able to hit a button for on-demand protection when needed. This restaurant can now book additional functions, generating more revenue from the penthouse than before the awning was installed - guaranteeing their patrons a protected space. The Gennius is a retractable pergola awning SPECIFICALLY designed to handle inclement weather. Rainwater is routed downward with the slope of the fabric, and captured within a gutter integrated within the awning's supporting framework. Rainwater then escapes the gutter through the support posts and is diverted away from the entertaining area. For more information on the Gennius, please visit http://www.pergola-awning.com/Gennius.html

Austin Outdoor Living Group, Noelalee Ragle
Patio kitchen - mid-sized shabby-chic style backyard concrete patio kitchen idea in Austin with a pergola

Took an old outdated bathroom and turned it into this sleek, bright bathroom. Notice all the natural light and clean lines.
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized contemporary master white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls