One look at a backyard like this and you start daydreaming of outdoor parties. The stunning design allows room for multiple inviting sitting areas sprinkled around the large pool. Some are covered, some are open air. And elegant formal gardens all around are welcome notes of green.

In addition to the comfortable covered porches and patios, landscape designers also incorporated green spaces for children and pets to play.

Outdoor rugs help carve out unique and cozy sitting areas beneath the porch's shade. When the weather cools, built-in heaters help guests and residents stay warm.

Built-in heaters mean the covered porch is usable even when temperatures dip. And surrounded by beautiful garden and pool views, it's a wonderful outdoor respite.