Outdoor living is an important part of Minnesota life. Whether we're warming up in the spring, sweating out the summer or cooling off in the fall, we Minnesotans take full advantage of our outdoor spaces. Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping

Classic screened-in porch idea in Philadelphia

Erin Lau
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Guest Room Has Personal Porch Overlooking and Access to Residence's Front Fishing Pond. Large, No Mullion Windows were used for Maximum Enjoyment of Space.

Summary As far as unique outdoor living spaces go, this entire backyard makeover at Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland has the bases covered. A flagstone patio, AZEK-covered deck, cedar pergola, and hot tub were added to make this Montgomery County home stand out. The basement was also renovated and given a stone fireplace. Situated on Manor's 18th tee box, the patio and pavilion feature open views, low-maintenance plantings, and all of the amenities one needs for entertaining. The integrated hot tub is integrated into the AZEK decking for easy and safe access. We also paved the driveway and laid stone for the front path. Other features Hot tub that is half under the awning and half exposed to the sky for excellent stargazing Integrated porch lighting Stone flower boxes built into the multi-tiered patio Materials AZEK Terra Collection decking, Tahoe AZEK Harvest Collection decking, slate gray Pennsylvania flagstone patio blocks Cedar wood Pressure-treated wood Photos by Venturaphoto

Covered porch open to a pergola in front of the dining room that allows for plantings to create a green roof. The view extends to a raised Koi pond in the garden with bluestone coping and fieldstone walls. Photo Credit: Virginia Hamrick Photography

Jerry Hayes
Pool - mid-sized farmhouse backyard rectangular infinity pool idea in Austin

These homeowners are interested in sustainable landscaping. To capture the rain water coming off the tin roof, they put a rain garden in one corner of their front yard.

Michael Baxley
Mid-sized classic stone back porch idea in Little Rock with a fire pit and a roof extension

Elegant purple stone gable roof photo in Seattle

Paul Dyer
Large classic front porch idea in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension

Jim Westphalen
Mid-sized trendy brown one-story wood gable roof photo in Burlington with a metal roof

Brian Vanden Brink
Cottage screened-in porch idea in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

This is an example of a transitional screened-in back porch design in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.

Patio - traditional brick patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Jeff Herr
Mid-sized transitional white one-story stucco exterior home idea in Atlanta with a mixed material roof

Raised panel shutters by ARMOR with coordinating shutter dogs add to the curb appeal on this Southern front porch. Raised Panel Shutters complete the look of the exteriors on these homes located in the new and growing Nexton Community. These elegant shutters are known for adding a touch of class, pairing well with virtually any style window for a complete and cohesive look. Custom designed and fabricated to your precise needs, you can be sure that our raised panel shutters will enrich your exterior with added style, curb appeal and value.

This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse brick front porch design in Jackson with a roof extension.

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.