Vacation in an instantin your own patio.
From unique materials and standout shapes to playful additions (rattan swing, anyone?
allowing the designer to wire inoverhead lighting.
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And with the absence of true walls outdoors, visually delineating each space can be difficult.
Thats where a pergola comes in handy.
However, it doesnt exactly make for the most intimate spot to lounge or dine.
Elizabeth Cash ofElow Landscape Design
And what better way to do that than with a relaxing swing?
Grow Some Greenery
Calling all green thumbs!
Classic outdoor hanginglanterns(made of a more weather-resistant material than paper, but something similar!)
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turn your under-the-pergola area into the perfect place for dining with loved ones.
Add sheer, billowy outdoor curtains and some palms to transport your backyard into a warm destination spot.
Studio DIY
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Heather Anne ThomasforJoseph Hillenmeyer Garden Design
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Stacy Zarin GoldbergforBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Ryan Looney forYardzenandTeak Warehouse
Meghan Beierle-O’BrienforBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Photo byJon Caronfor Soake Pools
Neil LandinoforDan Gordon Landscape Architects
Meghan Beierle-O’BrienforBreeze Giannasio Interiors
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Tess Kelly Photography for Maike Design
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