Colorful Patios

Diamond patterns of color on the block wall complement the colorful furniture and accessories.



The porch on a Spanish bungalow gets a color upgrade with tones of turquoise and blue.



Colorful mosaic panels hide the utilities and complement the geometric patterns on the patio flooring.

Designed by Joan Grabel, this colorful outdoor dining space uses muted forms of primary colors, tied together by a wall of Mexican tile.

Taking a break from Winter

I don't know about you, but I needed a break from winter weather, looking at pictures of  outdoor
extended rooms helps me look forward to spring!!!!

A view of the ocean is all you need to relax, but a beautiful terrace like this one doesn't hurt either. Dark furniture — Janus et Cie's Veneto — grounds the expansive oceanside terrace.




This covered porch has a mix of antique wicker; the fabric is "lemonade- and sangria-proof," says designer Robin Bell. Because who wants to clean up a mess after a relaxing afternoon?



The sitting area in this outdoor kitchen designed by Sandy Koepke blends into the surrounding natural environment. This is an ideal setting for entertaining, even complete with beer on tap.



A pair of wicker sofas from Restoration Hardware suits this classic porch, which is just off this home's living room. Pillow fabrics are Stripe in Chocolate Kiss by Perennials and Mari in Coral by Lulu DK. Casual and cozy!



In this outdoor room, "everything is meant to be a backdrop for the view," says the designer, Fern Santini. "You can see the entire Austin skyline, and a chain of lakes." Classic iron furniture from Janus et Cie.

Now this get's me excited about spring!!!!!!!!!!

Patio Designs with Function

  Pretty Perch

 

A steep and unusable backyard was transformed with this design. The cantilevered deck is a viewing platform for the homeowners' prized bamboo collection, and terraced paths provide access.

Outdoor Theater

This terrace went from no-place-to-sit to the ultimate in a resort-like lounge and dining space. When evening comes, the area turns into an extra-comfy place to watch movies. A 3-D water feature and a fire pit table complete the ambiance.

French-Provincial Kitchen

 

This is the dream outdoor space for a mom of four who wanted a French-Provincial design to tie in with her house. The large dining area can accommodate big gatherings, and there are places to lounge in shade or sun.

Lighted Patio Umbrella

Illuminate the night with this bright idea – a lighted patio umbrella. These LED umbrellas by Punt Mobles are a must-have for the entertainer who likes to take it outside. Just in time for the warm weather, the Po'light umbrella makes a wonderful focal point on your patio or deck, by the pool or in the yard. Measuring 200 cm high and 180 cm in diameter, this lighted umbrella features a central mast with an internal LED system, topped by a circular, waterproof umbrella while at the base, a metal foot stylishly conceals the electrical connections.

Falling from Summer

B&B Italia refines the patio chair with their Crinoline Collection by designer Patricia Urquiloa

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Now is a great time to purchase outdoor furniture on sale. The Santa Monica collection from Restoration Hardware is up to 50% off per piece and just in time since the outdoor is coming to a close. This is a quality product made from Indonesian teak designed to last many seasons. The product is well built using "mortise and tenon joinery" which is the original technique when furniture was put together by grooves and carving as opposed to easy approaches like glue. Santa Monica outdoor furniture comes in twelve color options. See the collection at Restoration hardware here.


An Italian family migrated to Peru to make what is now known as Beltempo Outdoor Furniture. Making furniture in Peru was a choice to select fine woods from the rain forest while ensuring its continuation through smart harvesting. By providing jobs and a use for Amazon trees, perhaps they can slow the rate at which the rain forest is cut down. Their philosophy is that if you build a product to last 50 years, natural resources are depleted at a much slower rate. Cumary is a tree that matures in 30-40 years and offers a lifetime of weather resilience due to its Amazon forest roots. Beltemp is a member of the "Global Forest Trade Network" of the WWF which traces the source of any lumber.

Royal Botania offers a sensual and relaxing place to suspend your self above the earth and relax away from the rest of the world. The "Kokoon" shelters you from the surrounding hectic distractions to be alone or with someone special for some really valuable time. Royal Botania has a simply awesome collection of outdoor and patio furniture fit for the most luxurious resorts or right next to your own swimming pool. See more of he Kokoon hammock lounge and find a Royal Botania dealer here.