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By 10 25th, 2011

Plan a modern patio design with clean lines and a horizontal cedar fence. Peter and friends savour a summer evening outdoors on his roomy cedar deck. A copper Turkish grill creates a cosy atmosphere.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Modern DWR loungers and a sparkling pool give a hotel-chic, LA vibe to this outdoor space. Landscape architect Mark Hartley designed the flagstone deck to look rough and natural, like it had been there for years.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Divide a large backyard into kid and adult zones. When planning out a yard, include kid-friendly spaces as well as luxe entertaining areas. A sheer-descent waterfall in the pool is a fun element for swimmers, and also adds ambiance and a soothing focal point when dining on the patio to ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

An enclosed yet sunny deck built onto this modern home is a family-friendly outdoor living space. This Asian-inspired cedar terrace provides a safe area for children to play outside of this urban courtyard house. Hanging laundry alludes to the home owners’ eco-friendly lifestyle.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Vintage table and chairs let these homeowners dine in style. An interlocking stone terrace looks on to the garden bellow. A black light fixture and french doors add a focal point.

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By 10 25th, 2011

A slatted iron wall is the gate to this modern white stucco and concrete exterior. A lush green lawn and shrubs soften the steel and concrete, while tall palm trees beckon in the distance on the grounds of this chic and modern home.

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By 10 25th, 2011

This outdoor makeover creates a sophisticated space for barbecues and cocktail parties. Peter’s backyard design is comprised of two distinct entertaining zones: a tiered cedar deck outfitted with a bar-lounge and a ground-level dining area on an interlocking stone terrace. The planter closest to the house can be filled with ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

A slatted cedar patio table on the stone terrace invites guests to dine in style. With its Tuscan countryside look, the dining area almost belies its urban surroundings. Trees lining the space offer privacy and create an intimate setting. A firebowl in the foreground takes off the night chill on ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Lush landscaping and a contemporary design create a serene view, as well as a perfect spot for swimming and barbecue parties. Cast-concrete walls and decks surround this angular backyard pool. A waterfall feature provides a focal point and square stepping stones create a path to the other side of the ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

A poolside stone terrace complements neat landscaping. Hits of black are integrated into this outdoor space’s neutral palette, seen in the fencing, trellis and streamlined chaises.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Sleek wood furniture, a grey upholstered outdoor sofa and graphic accent pillows create a gorgeous outdoor living area. A stainless steel fountain flowing over concrete walls, ample greenery and distinct eating and relaxing zones make the west-facing front courtyard private and inviting.

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By 10 25th, 2011

This home features an expansive landscaped front yard and inviting driveway. Light brick paving stones create a welcoming path up to the house’s entrance and double garage. A large balcony over the garage is situated off the family room overlooking the Georgian Bay Club golf course and the Niagara Escarpment.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Dark, glossy doors and black-and-white striped awnings add punch to a classic white house. “I’ve always loved black-painted doors, but lately they’ve become a serious obsession,” admits Courtney Barnes, designer and author of the popular Style Court blog. “This Hollywood house with an intimate garden is the quintessential example of ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Grey slate tiles make the pool water look a deep blue. The neoclassical façade of fashion designers Joe Mimran and Kimberley Newport-Mimran’s house — designed by architect Gordon Ridgely with landscaping by Ron Holbrook — is elegantly clad in Indiana limestone. The terrace uses the same material for a seamless ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Tan trim (Valspar’s Lyndhurst Stone) and black shutters (Glidden’s Dark Secret) added polish to the brick exterior. “We knew there was a charming place to call home behind all that brush, says Sherry Petersik, co-author of the popular blog, Young House Love. “We removed a ton of trees, planted grass ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Lush ferns, pretty planters and simple wood furniture bring this exterior to life. “We did our best to lighten things up and add a more welcoming vibe by painting the floor—in subtle cream and tan stripes—and creating a seating area for a lot more function and warmth,” says Sherry Petersik, ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Let dramatic scenery take center stage with minimal furniture and accessories. “We love the way the garden is incorporated in the experience of the living room,” says 3rd Uncle principal Arriz Hassam. “It appears like a monumental painting; it is contemplative, beautiful and changes by the season. The Barcelona chairs ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Modern patio chairs are an unexpected — yet comfortable — alternative to bulky armchairs. Outdoor butterfly chairs, tall ferns, and a trendy striped floor rug give this room a seaside patio vibe. The wall-to-wall windows brighten the space and provide passive solar heating.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Chic black wicker furniture with white cushions is arranged in two welcoming groupings on seagrass rugs on this large summer porch. White-washed wood ceiling boards and elegant gray siding add a certain city charm, while tall evergreens offer privacy and shade. Overall, the space looks as finished as any interior ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

An unused driveway is transformed into a patio. The homeowner converted her garage into a music studio and the driveway into a sitting nook and dining area using striking furniture and bold fabrics. Yews and boxwood add texture and up the privacy. A grapevine ball filled with twinkle lights adds ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Glass walls blend this interior with the outdoors. A low, backless modern sofa keeps sight lines to the backyard open and coordinates with the outdoor dining chairs for a cohesive look. Accessorizing with a yellow cushion indoors and vase outdoors makes the two spaces continuous, as do the floor to ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

A luxurious hotel-style deck is perfect for entertaining crowds with loads of comfortable seating, an outdoor kitchen and a dining area. This expansive pool-side deck is outfitted with oversized lounge chairs dressed up with thick weather-resistant cushions and a modern teak and steel dining table and benches. A fully-equipped kitchen ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

A former garage gets a bright transformation into a high-design poolside retreat. Economist, urbanist and author, Richard Florida, and his wife, Rana, love contemporary design. This sleek space connects to their pool and outdoor dining area, but can be closed off via a white, rolling garage door. A surfboard, graphic ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

A sandblasted glass gate leads from the driveway to a front courtyard. Rattan and teak chairs and tables add an organic element to a concrete patio. To create this unexpected entertaining area at the front of her house, interior designer Rosie Daykin enclosed the formerly scrubby space with a four-foot ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

An industrial garage door brings the outdoors in. This gorgeous live/work home used to be an old workshop in Montreal’s Plateau area. Architect Natalie Dionne bought the bare-bones studio and transformed it into her dream home with partner Martin Laneuville. The garage door with windows provides loads of natural light ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Muskoka chairs inject rustic style into any cottage setting. You can’t go wrong with classic outdoor furniture for lakeside lounging. This particular deck takes in sweeping views of the water, making it perfect for midday relaxation or entertaining at sunset.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Embrace the indoor/outdoor trend with a porch that doubles as a living room. A fresh, natural palette and traditional country textiles evoke a cosy, comfortable vibe in this space. The abundance of sofa seating and decorative touches, like lamps and side tables, contribute to an inviting outdoor room.

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By 10 25th, 2011

Create a rustic, shaded area for socializing or siestas. Stack shipping crates, painted pale blue, to form the base of a daybed. (Unpainted crates, or skids, are free at many lumberyards or hardware stores.) A twin mattress or foam slab covered with a white sheet or a canvas cloth and ...

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By 10 25th, 2011

Crisp and curvaceous white Panton chairs pop against horizontal teak. Lush vines and grasses, wood and an overhead canopy in this backyard recall a secluded Asian courtyard. The dipping pool’s water is recirculated by a small waterfall, which muffles neighbourhood noise.

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