Transform your plain patio into a sumptuous outdoor living space.

Plastic chairs around the pool? So 20th century. The latest way to relax outdoors is to move indoor comforts outside and create an outdoor room. Outdoor rooms can be as simple as a grouping of chairs around a firepit or as elaborate as an open air living room with a home theater and wet bar. See our ideas for creating your own backyard oasis.

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Dreaming of the perfect outdoor room? Find an idea that speaks to you.

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Bring the world to your backyard with exotic outdoor living areas

• European-Style Garden
• Moroccan-Inspired Entertaining Area
• Mediterranean Loggia
• Backyard Japanese Garden

Spot the Latest Outdoor Design Trends

Learn what's hot right now in outdoor room decor.

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