Designer Kathy Prounis used gravel to define this whimsical outdoor lounge space, setting it apart from the open grass yard. Gray and white furniture and a black-and-white Tord Boontjy armchair are accented with pops of red and graphic pillows. (Featured in HC&G, June 2014)
Jim Jennings designed this home in Palm Springs for interior designer Martha Angus. Eight-foot high walls in cool white provide privacy, and a nesting chair hanging from the ceiling offers the perfect spot to read a book in the shade. Two white, low-slung chairs provide a great place for poolside conversation. (Featured in SFC&G, June 2016)
Beanbag furniture and a tree trunk table set the tone for a relaxed hangout on this deck (The site of a former chicken coop—now comfortable guesthouse). Architect Guillermo Gomez installed a 16-foot-tall glass-and steel airplane hangar door, bringing the interiors outdoors and serving as an awning and shelter from the elements. (Featured in NYC&G, November 2017)
The design of this outdoor living area mirrors the Silicon Valley home’s clean, modern lines. With multiple gathering spaces, this pool and patio is perfect for large parties and entertaining. (Featured in SFC&G, April/May 2016)
This outdoor lounge space is a direct extension of the main house creating a larger living room. An L-shaped sofa in soft grey and natural wood tones is the perfect place for the whole family to relax. (Featured in HC&G, August 2015)
Tucked alongside the main residence, this outdoor dining room is set for an intimate dinner party. Sit by the fire, relax, and enjoy good company and great conversations. (Featured in CTC&G, September 2017)
With ample seating and a fireplace for roasting marshmallows, this outdoor lounge space is begging for company. (Featured in HC&G, July 2017)
Peace and solitude are as close as your own backyard. Landscape architect Richard Hartlage designed this tranquil setting, complete with a hammock supported by two stone pillars and exotic plantings. (Featured in CTC&G, November 2015)
This Japanese inspired garden and lounge space is complete with a waterfall and pergola. “We intended it as a place to feel centered and renewed, and that’s what it achieves,” says the owner of this property. (Featured in CTC&G, May 2018)
Geometric patterns and bright pops of orange, blue, and green bring life and energy to this outdoor lounge space, designed by Joe Nahem for his personal residence in Amagansett. (Featured in HC&G, July 2011)
Designed by Diane Bilgore, this outdoor lounge space matches the grandeur of the Georgian-style home. Two wooden benches are framed by a white pergola and covered by a blooming wisteria tree for a natural shade solution. (Featured in CTC&G, May 2018)