50 Gorgeous Outdoor Spaces Featured in the Designer of the Year Awards

These outdoor designs feature stunning swimming pools, pretty patios and arresting views. You won't want to miss these spectacular outdoor spaces featured in the HGTV Designer of the Year Awards.

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Waterside Free Form Pool and Hardwood Deck With Fringed Umbrella

Sweet accents like a pair of blue canvas chairs, assorted wicker lanterns, and a fringed umbrella add character to this sun-weathered pool deck with spectacular waterfront views.

From: Digs Design Company

Waterfront Patio and Palm Tree

Being able to experience this home's beautiful waterfront location was a huge part of its design goal. Sliding doors join rooms with the scenic patio and pool.

From: Pineapple House Interior Design

Impressionable Covered Patio With Brick Vaulted Ceilings and Mediterranean Dining Set

Enjoy a family meal in this breathtaking covered patio. Featuring a rustic Mediterranean design, this space is sure to create many happy memories of family and friends. Whether its just relaxing in front of the fireplace or holidays spent around the dining table.

From: Alana Homesley

Rustic Covered Lakeside Deck With Sitting Area and Swing

There's room to host a huge party on this rustic deck with a view of Lake Supanee, thanks to an array of armchairs and a cozy swing. Rustic pillars and exposed beams and shingles add to the atmosphere of the space.

From: Kate Maloney Interior Design

Lakefront Cabin With Cedar Shingles and Outdoor Dining Table

This spectacular flagstone patio features a view of Lake Supanee and mature trees beside this handsome family vacation cabin.

From: Kate Maloney Interior Design

Lakefront Gazebo With Intricate Globe Pendant, Wooden Shingles and Woven Armchairs

This conversation area features a spectacular view of New Hampshire's Lake Supanee from four armchairs surrounding a coffee table and lanterns. When the sun goes down, a punched-brass globe pendant will offer additional light.

From: Kate Maloney Interior Design

Green Lakefront Boathouse With Private Dock and Seating Area

Visitors at this vacation home on New Hampshire's Lake Sunapee can grab a canoe from this boathouse or pull up an Adirondack chair on the private dock and admire the view.

From: Kate Maloney Interior Design

Waterfront Patio With Bocce Court

The large oceanfront patio offers up bocce with a view as well as a pool and a sitting area around a fire pit.

From: Erica Bryen Design

Gray Media Room With Geometric Accent Wall

The media room energizes one wall with a geometric print and carries the pattern's charcoal gray over to the seating.

From: Erica Bryen Design

White Contemporary Covered Patio With Dining Table and Sofa Swings

There's room for a massive party on this handsome, pale covered patio, where a long white dining table features pale woven seating for ten and an arrangement of succulents. Closer to the stunning river view, a pair of upholstered sofa swings face one another.

From: Cheri Etchelecu Interior Design

Contemporary Sofa Swings and Sitting Area With River View on Covered Porch

This flagstone patio features a pair of dark wood sofa swings with neutral upholstery and vivid orange accents. A white coffee table and armchairs offer even more seating, and a fire pit beside the river nestles on the lawn.

From: Cheri Etchelecu Interior Design

Covered Patio With Dining Table and Lounge Furniture

A contemporary covered patio features wood floors with a matching wood ceiling and modern, black iron beams that act as picture frames to the surrounding scenery. A long dining table is topped with a vase of flowers and surrounded by modern dining chairs, while lounge chairs create a relaxation zone.

From: Design Associates Architects

Coastal Patio With Striped Umbrella

A weathered wood fence wraps around the pool and patio with ornamental grasses providing a soft transition.

From: Karen B Wolf Interiors

Traditional Waterside Mansion With Pool, Fire Pit, Adirondack Chairs and Wide Lawn

This gracious outdoor space features a sitting area beneath an umbrella, pavers with a stone fire pit and seating, and a massive pool and patio with blue and white loungers.

From: Purple Cherry Architects

Contemporary Outdoor Space with Swimming Pool

Enjoy a meal after swimming at this covered outdoor entertaining space. White umbrellas with black trim provide shade at the modern lounge chairs with a view of the crystal blue water.

From: Barbie Palomino

Contemporary Covered Deck and Lounging Area With Infinity Pool

There's plenty of space to entertain in this modern outdoor space, where double-wide outdoor loungers on a teak deck face a handsome pool overlooking river views. A covered patio area includes an outdoor fireplace and kitchen.

From: JLV Creative

Contemporary Outdoor Kitchen With Fireplace and Dining Space

There's room to entertain a crowd on this handsome teak deck, where a covered prep and dining area shares space with a sun-drenched sitting space. Glass paneling at the edge of the space maximizes the home's stunning views of South Carolina.

From: JLV Creative

Gray Exterior and Covered Porch

Back behind the house, a covered porch matches the sleek simplicity of the rest of the exterior. Beneath the porch is a most inviting dining area with a rug to anchor the table and container gardens softening each of the four corners.

From: Lauren Nelson

Covered Patio With White Sofa

A pergola makes shade over this patio sitting area, overlooking the pool and hot tub.

From: Robert Young Architects

Coastal Waterfront Patio With Benches

Concrete benches get a plush upgrade with thick, striped cushions and plump pillows. A long rectangular fire pit warms the scene.

From: THREE SALT DESIGN Co.

Small Beach Cottage with Cute Porch

This cute coastal cottage has plenty of windows to let in natural light. Just past the porch seating area, a bright blue door is welcoming.

From: Kristina Crestin

Instant Access to the Beach

A sandy path lined with grasses leads directly to the beach from the home's luxe rear deck.

From: Daniel Contelmo

Beach House Deck With Fire Pit

Off the side of the house is a wonderful deck, warmed by a fire pit and sheltered by the house and a low wall. Water views expand to the horizon.

From: Lauren Nelson

Contemporary Terrace with Facing Sofas

Bold Mediterranean blue upholstery livens up this outdoor terrace overlooking a tranquil waterside scene. Deep, facing sofas with an ottoman in between provide a comfortable spot for outdoor conversation.

From: D2 Interieurs

Rear Deck Illuminated at Night

The spacious back deck features plenty of seating options for beach side entertaining and relaxation at its finest.

From: Daniel Contelmo

Pool and Covered Patio With Outdoor Fireplace and Balcony

This exterior space features a swimming pool next to a covered patio that includes an outdoor fireplace. A balcony supported by columns overlooks the space.

From: Andrea Swan

Contemporary Connecticut Home with Lake View

This estate-size home in Connecticut has as much to enjoy outdoors as it does indoors, with a modern pool and an oversized lounge chair paired with a modern firebox. The contemporary, 14,000-square-foot house rests on 30 acres designed to revolve around magnificent water views of Lake Lillinonah in Litchfield County.

From: D2 Interieurs

Contemporary Pool and Lounge Chairs in Newport Beach

Oversized lounge chairs provide a perfect spot to enjoy both the poolside atmosphere and the view at this waterfront Newport Beach, California, home. Sophisticated city living meets the comfort and casualness of beachside relaxation in this 12,710-square-foot new build on the bay.

From: Blackband Design

Outdoor Dining Table With Heavy-Duty Market Umbrella

An outdoor dining table with a heavy-duty market umbrella turns the backyard into an al fresco dining oasis. The cafe string lights offer an additional romantic touch.

From: Susannah Watts

Contemporary Waterfront Beach House

Broad windows are the defining feature of the rear facade of this stunning Newport Beach, California, home. Due to the ample fenestration, nearly every room in this waterfront house has a view. In the party-ready backyard, a sleek, modern pool and multiple seating areas provide a range of entertainment options for guests.

From: Blackband Design

Oceanfront Balcony and Striped Curtains

Broad blue and white stripes (courtesy of curtains) set the stage for this balcony's wonderful beach views and cafe table oasis.

From: Terracotta Design Build

Patio With Stock Tank Pool

This home's petite outdoor space goes the distance with a wee stock tank pool and a contemporary sitting area.

From: Bri Moysa

Tropical Porch With Water Views

Beachy views everywhere you look and a shady, comfortable spot from which to enjoy them. This tropical-style porch is outdoor hangout central.

From: Allison Ramsey Architects

Mountainside Home Features 2,000 Feet of Covered Patios

This stunning mountainside home in Phoenix includes 2,000 square feet of covered patios that extend along three sides of the home, offering panoramic views and outdoor access to almost every room in the house. The renovation of this home removed additive Spanish revival design features which obstructed the views and detracted from the home's style. A second story addition cantilevered over the property added an extra bedroom while preserving lower-level outdoor living space.

From: The Ranch Mine

Backyard With Stock Tank Pool

This small outdoor space doesn't take no for an answer with its stock tank pool and succulent container garden. Summer fun, heck yeah!

From: Bri Moysa

Covered Sitting Area With Vines

A covered sitting area seems made for the Tuscan countryside with a vine border and two ornate mirrors. And the pool is a hop, skip and jump away.

From: About Space, LLC

Mediterranean Patio With Urn Fountains

A seat at either of these outdoor tables is treated to the tranquil sound of falling water. Fountains bubble over in the garden bed just above.

From: About Space, LLC

Pool and Patio

A covered patio gives way to this sparkling blue beauty of a pool. Diving board, included!

From: Noble Johnson Architects, LLC

Cabin Deck With Yellow Bench

A huge deck extends off the living area, letting occupants dine and hang out amidst the treetops.

From: Land To Living

Covered Patio With Outdoor Kitchen

This lounge includes all the benefits of being outdoors, as well as shelter from sun and rain when needed. An outdoor kitchen and comfortable seating are made to order for summer weekends.

From: Traci Connell Interiors

Sunken Patio With Arbor

One of the home's delightful outdoor spaces is this sunken patio. The patio itself is stone, carefully constructed to blend harmoniously into the setting. Over the dining area, vines climb up and around a steel arbor to make a lush canopy.

From: Garrison Foundry

Patio Sitting Area and Pool

The home's outdoor spaces are just as inviting as the indoor ones. Start cocktail hour at this sitting area; its bar cart offers location flexibility. Then there's a gorgeous pool. And on the pool's other side is a hot tub and more room for lounging. Heaven!

From: John McClain Design

Porch With Orange Pots

Accordion doors fold up to allow access to this fun porch, with a fireplace and lots of bright, cheerful color accents.

From: Erica Bryen Design

Patio Dining Area With Striped Bench Cushion

A long banquette lines one edge of the patio, ensuring there's always room for one more at outdoor dinner parties.

From: Erica Bryen Design

Modern Home and Patio with Retractable Walls

Retractable walls open the indoor spaces of this modern home to its luxurious backyard pool and outdoor dining room. Wood accents on the ceiling bring visual warmth to the dining area, while flush-mounted infrared heaters add literal warmth, making the space functional all year round.

From: Erica Bryen Design

Outdoor Deck With Cityscape Views

Take in all the lush, park views from this neutral NYC patio with wood paneling and crisp, white outdoor furniture.

From: m monroe design

Modern Outdoor Dining Room with Heaters

Bold blue bases on the outdoor chairs give a fun party vibe to this mod outdoor dining room, which features ceiling-mounted infrared heaters to warm the space in colder months. A dramatic accent wall brings depth and dimension to the space, while a retractable wall opens it fully to the indoors.

From: Erica Bryen Design

Limestone Structure Defines Entry to Stylish Mountainside Home

An extension to the edge of the home is clad in limestone, differentiating it from the stucco structure behind it and creating a clear entry space to the home. An elegant gate at the entrance to the covered walkway provides extra security for the homeowners without detracting from the style of the home.

From: The Ranch Mine

Beach House Balcony Offers Panoramic Views of Sand Dunes, Atlantic Ocean

A public beach access walkway creates additional space between this New Hampshire beach house and the neighboring one and opens up more panoramic views from the two upper levels of the home. Glass safety walls were chosen for the balcony, limiting the interruption of the views of the sand dunes and Atlantic Ocean.

From: Kristina Crestin

Lakefront Cabin With Cedar Shingles and Outdoor Dining Table

This spectacular flagstone patio features a view of Lake Supanee and mature trees beside this handsome family vacation cabin.

From: Kate Maloney Interior Design

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HGTV Designer of the Year Awards

50 Gorgeous Outdoor Spaces Featured in the Designer of the Year Awards

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Waterside Free Form Pool and Hardwood Deck With Fringed Umbrella

Waterfront Patio and Palm Tree

Impressionable Covered Patio With Brick Vaulted Ceilings and Mediterranean Dining Set

Rustic Covered Lakeside Deck With Sitting Area and Swing

Lakefront Cabin With Cedar Shingles and Outdoor Dining Table

Lakefront Gazebo With Intricate Globe Pendant, Wooden Shingles and Woven Armchairs

Green Lakefront Boathouse With Private Dock and Seating Area

Waterfront Patio With Bocce Court

Gray Media Room With Geometric Accent Wall

White Contemporary Covered Patio With Dining Table and Sofa Swings

Contemporary Sofa Swings and Sitting Area With River View on Covered Porch

Covered Patio With Dining Table and Lounge Furniture

Coastal Patio With Striped Umbrella

Traditional Waterside Mansion With Pool, Fire Pit, Adirondack Chairs and Wide Lawn

Contemporary Outdoor Space with Swimming Pool

Contemporary Covered Deck and Lounging Area With Infinity Pool

Contemporary Outdoor Kitchen With Fireplace and Dining Space

Gray Exterior and Covered Porch

Covered Patio With White Sofa

Coastal Waterfront Patio With Benches

Small Beach Cottage with Cute Porch

Instant Access to the Beach

Beach House Deck With Fire Pit

Contemporary Terrace with Facing Sofas

Rear Deck Illuminated at Night

Pool and Covered Patio With Outdoor Fireplace and Balcony

Contemporary Connecticut Home with Lake View

Contemporary Pool and Lounge Chairs in Newport Beach

Outdoor Dining Table With Heavy-Duty Market Umbrella

Contemporary Waterfront Beach House

Oceanfront Balcony and Striped Curtains

Patio With Stock Tank Pool

Tropical Porch With Water Views

Mountainside Home Features 2,000 Feet of Covered Patios

Backyard With Stock Tank Pool

Covered Sitting Area With Vines

Mediterranean Patio With Urn Fountains

Pool and Patio

Cabin Deck With Yellow Bench

Covered Patio With Outdoor Kitchen

Sunken Patio With Arbor

Patio Sitting Area and Pool

Porch With Orange Pots

Patio Dining Area With Striped Bench Cushion

Modern Home and Patio with Retractable Walls

Outdoor Deck With Cityscape Views

Modern Outdoor Dining Room with Heaters

Limestone Structure Defines Entry to Stylish Mountainside Home

Beach House Balcony Offers Panoramic Views of Sand Dunes, Atlantic Ocean

Lakefront Cabin With Cedar Shingles and Outdoor Dining Table

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