Kathleen Slattery
Design ideas for a transitional landscaping in San Francisco.

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard gravel patio idea in Cleveland with a fire pit and no cover

Photo by Oivanki Photography Builder: Rabalais Homes Architect: The Front Door Architects
Example of a transitional patio design in Nashville with a fire pit

Shane LeBlanc

Michael Pring
Trendy patio photo in New York with a fire pit

Genevieve de Manio Photography
Example of a huge classic rooftop rooftop outdoor kitchen deck design in Boston with no cover

Example of a trendy backyard deck design in New York with a fire pit and no cover

A sunken fire pit with built in seating helps to preserve views to the golf course and maximizes seating space. Composite decking from Cali Bamboo is used to clad the seating bench. Synthetic grass softens and accents the entry into this area.

The infinity-edge swimming pool, which measures 40 by 60 feet, was designed so that water flows toward a crackling fire pit in this complete backyard entetainment space.

This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation.

project type: new construction architect: lake + flato architects location: scottsdale, az date: winter 2009 area: 4,500 sf
Inspiration for a southwestern patio remodel in Phoenix with a fire pit

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in Austin with a fire pit.

One of many nice features about this deck is the sunken fire pit seating area under a pergola. A nice, relaxing spot for cool evenings. This Trex Transcend deck project earned Archadeck of Central Iowa the Grand Prize honor in Archadeck's Design Excellence Award program for 2016.See more about this award-winning project at: http://central-iowa.archadeck.com/galleries/archadeck-design-excellence-2016-grand-prize-winner-curved-trex-deck-central-iowa/ Photo by Archadeck of Central Iowa

photography by Joe Dodd
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in San Francisco with a fire pit

The fire pit and patio are on a central axis from the kitchen and take advantage of an existing planting bed which was added on to previously.
Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo in Milwaukee with a fire pit and no cover

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard stone patio remodel in Miami with a fire pit and no cover

Large elegant backyard stone patio photo in Chicago with a fire pit and no cover