12 Smart Ways to Design Your Outdoor Living Room

Place your patio table close to your garden beds, so that you and your guests can enjoy year-round color and foliage. The design of the patio can also be a place to add pattern amid the greenery.

Curtains can soften a space and protect you and guests from bugs and the harsh rays of the sun. In this outdoor space, there's room for seating along with a bar area and planter, all illuminated by gas lamps and sconces.

When adding an outdoor living room, think about the statement you want to make. The vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace make a stunning addition to a yard in a historic Atlanta subdivision.

Using a simple curved line can be evocative when designing the shape of an outdoor living room. This patio space designed by Johnsen Landscapes & Pools also has other key elements, including a dining table with umbrella, built-in grill and planters.