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Marie Hofer

In this design by Virginia Rockwell, lush plantings soften the sculptural quality of the multi-trunked tree and rustic Windsor chairs for a retreat-like feeling. To create this look in your backyard, choose an assortment of one-gallon perennials that do well in your climate; planted well, one-gallon perennials will soon catch up to three- and five-gallon plants, and you will have saved a bundle.
Designed by Bob Hursthouse, this gorgeous wooded backyard has an easy flow between dining, cooking and relaxing areas. Stone can be a huge expense for a large space such as this; to save money, use stamped concrete pavers, which can be stained to mimic the look of flagstone, slate and other natural stone.

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Bob Hursthouse

Side yards are often the most neglected part of the landscape. Here, designer Pamela Berstler converted a narrow space into a private, shady garden area, thanks to a combination of fencing and plants, plus a pergola that blocks the view from neighboring windows. Shop at flea markets and salvage yards for trellises and fence panels.
A geometric pattern of planting beds around a stone sculpture created this French country design by Cynthia Dodd. To give your yard a Tuscan flair, consider creating a curved bed of gravel accented with lavender and warm-colored perennials like coneflower. Add a focal stone or sculpture to complete the look.
Jamie Durie created this masterful poolside dining room with a pergola that does double duty as the foundation for a rooftop garden. A fireplace above the dining table warms the space. Installing a lamp fixture lends an intimate tone to an outdoor living room. For the best prices on outdoor furniture, wait till mid-fall when merchants are trying to clear out inventory.

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Jamie Durie

In this elegant design by Bob Hursthouse, a vine-laden trellis softens an otherwise uninteresting garage wall, creating a rich, warm environment for dining and conversation. Consider using a simple trellis — and ivy, jasmine or even bougainvillea — for a similar effect wherever you have a broad expense of outside wall.

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Bob Hursthouse

A wall hanging can serve as a great finishing touch for an outdoor space. Rusty iron pieces brought back from Mexico in her suitcase became a wall hanging in RMSer allende's charming "Italian courtyard." Stone was too pricey, so she put down pea gravel, which is in keeping with the Mediterranean-style garden. Virginia creeper covers the walls and turns red in the fall.
Create a vignette in your seating area. In this design by Robert Hursthouse, a gorgeous urn and orchids add to the elegant tapestry of color and texture. Consider moving an indoor vase or urn into an outdoor space for the summer months.

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Bob Hursthouse

A stunning fountain is the focal point in this patio designed by RMSer MyFirstDesignProject, but what really dramatizes the space: landscape lighting. Relatively inexpensive to purchase and install, low-voltage lighting can have a dramatic impact on your outdoor space's "atmosphere."

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Mom's Design Build

Jamie Durie created a "living wall" for this dining area. If you don't have planting pockets, you can go wild (and creative) finding festive "planters" around the house.

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Jamie Durie

The metal water feature, curved benches and custom fire pit create a stunning contemporary gathering spot in this California home. A low-cost way to enhance the look of your landscaping and pull the look together is to repeat the foliage and flower colors in outdoor fabric. Designer Jane Ellison says the cushions change with the seasons.

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Trim the cost of designing your outdoor space without compromising style. Here are 14 ideas for saving money on your next backyard project.
A Stickley-settle lookalike provides comfortable seating suitable for this Craftsman-style home. Choosing contrasting solids for the cushions gives the look a stylish lift.
Whether you intend to add a 1,200-square-foot patio or simply a 4x4 pad for a couple of chairs, the most important way to save money on your outdoor update is to develop a long-range plan — especially important if you intend to do your renovation in stages. That way, you'll be sure to anticipate possible issues and complications and work around them.

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Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.

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Interior designers and architects are always looking for clever ways to bring the outdoors inside. But bringing the comforts of the indoors to the outside has become a trend in recent years. Designers and manufacturers have developed innovative materials and products that make it easier than ever to make your outside space as stylish and comfortable as your interior.

It's now possible to find comfortable outdoor furniture , a range of colorful, patterned textiles such as rugs and throw pillows, and LED lighting in a range of styles and price points that are designed to withstand the elements and look as suitable indoors as out. This means that you don't have to sacrifice style to create a warm, relaxing, inviting outdoor space.

Check out these well dressed outdoor living rooms that provide bonus space for entertaining or just hanging out with the family in style.

Design by Manscapers / Photo by Dane Tashima

This Manhattan rooftop living room from NYC-based Manscapers has a wood banquette fitted with padded seating and a ton of throw pillows, a pair of organic coffee tables, and a Moroccan-style rug that makes it feel as comfortable as an indoor space. A large umbrella provides shade, and a row of plantings behind the sectional provides greenery and a sense of intimacy beneath a majestic water tower and the imposing skyline of NYC.

Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer

While adding a mirror to an outdoor space might not be your first instinct, it's just the kind of accessory that can make an outdoor space feel decorated and complete. In this comfortable outdoor living room from Marie Flanigan Interiors , a framed mirror leans casually on the chunky wood mantel, giving some relief to the stone fireplace wall, and reflecting light. Well cushioned furniture that looks formal enough to be located indoors, and a wood-clad ceiling add contrast to the stone floors and walls. Potted plants and vases of flowers look perfectly at home in the semi-open outdoor setting.

You don't need a huge outdoor space to create a cozy outdoor living room fit for afternoon reading or cocktails under the stars. This Mallorca apartment from Fantastic Frank has an ultra-private terrace thanks to high walls and some inexpensive bamboo fencing. A leafy potted plant, rattan furniture with vintage vibes, pale blue and white textiles, and LED string lights turn the space into an urban oasis.

This outdoor living space from Breeze Giannasio Interiors is set up in the shadow of an outdoor bar. Wood-frame armchairs with thick padding offer a comfortable place to sip a drink, an outdoor fireplace provides a focal point whether or not there is a fire burning, and a framed painting over the mantel makes it feel like an indoor room. A pair of pendant lights define the bar area, and a covered vaulted ceiling with exposed painted white beams keeps the entertainment area sheltered from too much sun or rain.

Design by Mark Langos Interior Design / Photo by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien

This modern pool house living room from Mark Langos Interior Design is part of a spacious outdoor entertaining space that includes a living room with comfortable furnishings, a fireplace, and a wide-screen TV, as well as a cocktail table, and an outdoor kitchen and bar.

Design by Eggshell Home / Photo by Helynn Ospina

This outdoor patio living room from Eggshell Home is anchored by an area rug, with a contemporary concrete finish firepit , comfortable seating, and a black-and-white palette that gives it graphic punch and a bit of backyard edge.

Tall hedges lend this Portland, Oregon outdoor living room from BASE Landscape Architecture a sense of privacy. The architects used a range of stones to build a neutral, chic outdoor living room with a mix of seating, sculptural side tables, and a custom banquette that houses firewood beneath the seating for the stainless steel firepit that adds a warm counterpoint to all the mineral elements.

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