Our Favorite Outdoor Design Ideas From HGTV Stars

When Jonathan and Drew Scott took Brother vs. Brother to Los Angeles, Jonathan made the eco-friendly power move of converting a shipping container to an in-ground pool. The icing on the cake? He plunked it beside a luxe sunken seating area and installed a glass window to separate the luxurious features (and create a bit of drama).

Jonathan also created an intimate entertaining spot by installing a cantilevered shade structure to surround a tile-fronted, waterfall-edge wet bar atop concrete pavers. Teak slats between its metal ribs (and a pair of leafy palms) provide additional privacy.

For Brother vs. Brother’s San Francisco chapter, Drew mimicked the look of a living wall with a wide, shallow planter that functions a bit like an outdoor console table. Perched high above the ground, these varied succulents provide major visual impact minus the relative gardening difficulty of a wall-based installation. To make the most of a structure like this one, choose trailing plants like the pale burro’s tale shown here. Looking for low-maintenance planting ideas? Learn more about succulents, below.

Jonathan and Drew created the ultimate party space in their now-legendary Las Vegas backyard by decking out their dining area with the same bold, contemporary pieces they favor indoors — proof positive that if you’re willing to do a bit of searching, you don’t have to compromise your aesthetic when you head outside. A niche in the fireplace wall between this space and the pool deck features a flat-screen television that’s perfect for big game get-togethers. See more extras in their backyard, below.