backyard patio ideas
Escaping to a well-designed backyard can certainly be a vacation all its own. Whether or not you live in a tropical paradise, your patio can sure make your home feel like one. All it takes is some inspired landscaping, chic yet breezy furnishings, and maybe a lush pergola or two to make your patio the central hub of outdoor entertaining for all seasons. What could be more fun than an oversized patio umbrella for those extra-toasty afternoons and an outdoor fireplace or firepit for winter cocktail parties?
These designer patios will inspire you to spend more time embracing the great outdoors—whether you love hosting summer dinner parties or prefer to spend your time in the garden. These gorgeous patios are a much-needed breath of fresh air, and are packed with ideas for making your outdoor living space that much more comfortable in any season. Read on to discover 55 designer patio ideas that are sure to inspire you to create the perfect outdoor living room.
At this Napa Valley family retreat, designer Dan Fink and architect Carl Baker of Ike Kligerman Barkley extended the living space by adding a pergola-covered gravel dining patio just off the great room. Striped cushions (fabric by Perennials) outfit the seating around a custom iron-and-teak dining table.
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When designers Jeffry Weisman and and Andrew Fisher first discovered their San Miguel de Allende home, they were struck by the patio garden's cool, dappled light and and gentle, splashing outdoor fountains. Here, custom urns flank the entrance to a magical middle garden.
At designers Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher's home in San Miguel de Allende, a series of sinuous bronze-tone nesting tables on the garden patio is set for Christmas dinner. Spheres of greenery and florals shroud electrified chandeliers overhead, strung from the jacaranda trees. Tables and teak Klismos chairs, Fisher Weisman Collection
Built in 1840, this London rowhouse recently redesigned by Gary McBournie features an expansive urban patio in the back. Custom latticework garden mirrors flank the terrace’s stone fountain, adding symmetry and the illusion of depth. Furnishings, McKinnon and Harris
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At this Ross, California, home, landscape designer Erica Timbrell carved out extra poolside seating with the addition of a patio under a canopy of California redwoods. A teak sectional commands the stone-wrapped alcove.
At the 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, designer Ken Fulk took inspiration for the courtyard patio off of his study, where a trio of classical figures surrounds a commanding armillary as Fulk's homage to the three fates—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—and the rites of spring. The settee is trimmed in sapphire fringe and red cord trim, both by Perennials.
At her new home in Sonoma, California, Chairish co-founder and president Anna Brockway sets a "classic California table, " alive with organic craft and and electric color—and of course layered with vintage finds. Tablecloth, lisacorti.com
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At this Santa Monica, California, home, landscape architect Scott Shrader paved the poolside patio with black herringbone pavers, abutting a century-old olive tree underplanted with cape rush.
This Napa Valley estate, designed by Ken Fulk, is full of Old Hollywood glamour that evokes the allure of Slim Aarons-era California. Its poolside scene fits right in with retro-chic Restoration Hardware chaises and cushions in a striped Sunbrella fabric. This outdoor space also features 1940s Walter Lamb rockers that once belonged to Shirley Temple, making the perfect spot to recreate Aarons's iconic
Fulk designed this second outdoor space to be more apt for dinner parties and wine tastings from the vineyards within view (swoon!). Shade from this coastal live oak makes a lovely focal point and keeps the space cool, while the Ralph Pucci chairs add a sleek, modern element. The best part? Your table's centerpiece can be made of blooms and greenery within reach.
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This dreamy scene is proof even the smallest of patios can have a huge impact. Designer Beth Webb does a masterful job making the most of every square inch of this cozy Brays Island cottage. Everyone will gravitate to this Horchow faux-bois dining set for morning coffee, a sunny lunch break, or an indulgent Sunday brunch.
In the walled garden of textile designer Richard Smith's home in the English countryside, vintage Brighton cafe chairs and a chinoiserie bench (Andrew Crace) create a small spot for breakfast, tea, or cocktails al fresco.
An outdoor fireplace, dining set, and plenty of prime poolside seating make this setup at a colonial Connecticut manse an entertainer's dream. Designer David Netto ensures that this outdoor space won't be wasted even when the pool is closed for the winter with a warm and toasty dining and drinks area. The teak dining table is Summit Furniture and the lounge and Adirondack chairs are both Loll Designs.
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Designer Cliff Fong thoughtfully crafted this Lake Toxaway retreat to blend into its Blue Ridge Mountains surroundings. Double terraces allow for double the guests. Comfy seating is a must for hosting into the evening, and the James Perse seating is covered in an inviting Donghia cushion fabric.
Designer Matthew Carter's Bahamian vacation home is full of tropical treasures, and we love the way he made the most of this narrow patio space. One side acts as a lounging area, where guests can cozy up and enjoy a festive libation, while the other serves as a casual dining (or WFH) spot.
At a closer glance, Carter's dining area is ideal for enjoying lunch, a cup of tea, or catching up on emails at any time of day, thanks to plenty of shade and a ceiling fan. Portuguese cement tile work adds an artistic element and the Brown Jordan dining set is coastal chic at its best.
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At this Naples, Florida, home designed by Celerie Kemble, a knife-edge pool sits flush with a coral stone deck. Beneath a canopy of coconut palms, an emerald privacy screen of areca, traveler’s, fishtail, and cat palms flourishes. Chaise longues, Celerie Kemble for Lane Venture. Umbrella, Santa Barbara Designs
At this Newport Beach, California, retreat, designer Peter Dunham and architect Bob White fashioned a bluestone dining banquette under an Italian stone pine for the ultimate in laid-back, luxurious outdoor dining. The Mandevillea vine brings a powerful fragrance akin to gardenias. Fabrics, Peter Dunham Textiles
This lush patio belongs to Jenna Bush Hager, who gave us on a tour of her Long Island home in our November/December 2019 issue. Vintage iron garden furniture, layered table linens from Amanda Lindroth, and Juliska glassware make this an ideal setup for all your garden parties and summer luncheons.
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There's nothing like a beachy pastel, shiplap and rattan furniture to bring some island vibes to your patio—whether it lies in Nassau or Nebraska. This stunning scene lies in
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