Party-Ready Outdoor Spaces by Jamie Durie

Folding glass doors, hardwood deck flooring and a 1950s-style stone fireplace (on the right, behind the door), provide a seamless transition from living room to patio in this beautiful outdoor makeover. The floating over the patio is suspended between two large trees, following engineering principles Jamie discovered in tree-house construction in Seattle. — Image courtesy of jamiedurie.com

Art-deco style from Miami's South Beach comes to this backyard. A water feature and tropical plants surround the bright dining room, giving the setting a party-like beach atmosphere. — Image courtesy of jamiedurie.com

The tenants of an apartment complex get a fun-filled courtyard to hang out in, thanks to this makeover inspired by a trip to New York. A movable outdoor movie screen, hidden seating (recliners pop up out of the floor and the benches), a sunken bar area and a wall of plants, makes maximum use out of a small space. — Image courtesy of jamiedurie.com

A formerly exposed bare backyard is now a cocoon of privacy with plenty of space for entertaining in this San-Antonio-inspired makeover. Ample seating surrounds a combination fire-and-water feature. On the right, a large stone archway, planted with jasmine and gardenia, marks the entrance to another part of the backyard and also adds screening. — Image courtesy of jamiedurie.com