This compendium of outdoor spaces encourages gracious living with the assistance of Mother Nature. With chic design that shows up on porches and patios, firepits that warm chilly nights, and pool areas that make a splash on cool ones, Outdoor Rooms & Retreats inspires extending time outside in a way that’s restful, relaxing, and always beautiful.
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Cooking, Conversation, and Contrast • Convivial spaces and impact pieces infuse flair and practicality into this fun-loving New Jersey backyard.
Elegance with Ease • A FASHIONABLE PRODUCT DESIGNER DISCOVERS COUNTRY LIFE IN CONNECTICUT IS THE PATH TO JOY.
Dipped in Style • Even the landlocked among us can indulge in the pleasures that come from having water nearby.
Playing with Fire • Firepits and fireplaces elevate the beloved campfire, providing great gathering spots with absolutely no need to ‘rough it’.
Malibu Deux • Two exquisite beach houses on California’s craggy coast provide studies in soaking up the great outdoors.
Mother Neutral • The color palettes may blend into their surroundings, but these outdoor spaces are anything but boring.
Pops of Color • Bold colors set the tone in each of these memorable outdoor spaces.
The Way to Sway • Forget the usual “take a seat.” These spaces take a new swing at style.
Glass Ceiling • Chances are no one needs to be encouraged to go outside this Connecticut family home. Even in winter, everyone’s likely already there.
Dining Out • Who can resist the call to dine outdoors? Under starry skies or shimmery sunshine, food tastes better, and conversation sparkles.
Decorative Details • These spaces provide plenty of inspiration for creating visual bliss in an alfresco oasis.
Into the Woods • A North Carolina home beautifully blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
See Ya Outside! • Top designers from across the U.S.A. share their favorite ways to go alfresco.
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