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Downstairs Patio + Pergola Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2020

By: Jessica Lowry Vizzutti

The covered patio on the lower level of the HGTV Smart Home 2020 offers polished indoor style in a spacious outdoor area. Just beyond the patio lies an inviting pergola with sweeping views of the forest landscape.

Covered Outdoor Patio With Sitting Area Can Be Enjoyed Year-Round

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Easy Outdoor Living

Off the basement game room, this covered outdoor patio leads out to the backyard and pergola. The shaded area provides plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors.

Black-and-White-Upholstered Outdoor Seating Dresses Up Covered Patio

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Naturally Neutral

Contemporary black-and-white upholstery brings a modern edge to the outdoor seating area, while the clean and simple lines of the coffee table pop against the stone backdrop.

Cream-Colored Throw on Patio Chair Ready for Chilly Nights Out

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Relaxed and Chic

Mixing natural textures like the woven poof and cream-toned throw into the seating area adds a calming vibe to the design and gives the space an easygoing feel.

Well-Organized Console Table on Covered Patio

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Keeping It Handy

Multiple shelves in this modern console table provide room to store dishes, outdoor games, drinks and snacks. Having essentials visible in open shelving makes them easy to reach and more likely to be used.

Organized Console Table Shelves Make Outdoor Entertaining Easy

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Easy Transport

The removable shelves on the console table make it easy to carry snacks and drinks from the kitchen to this lower level and backyard space.

Pair of Swing Chairs and Round Side Table on Covered Patio

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Hang Time

A pair of matching, modern swing chairs adds a funky twist to this end of the patio. The neutral color palette ties the seating to the rest of the patio and echoes the color scheme found inside the home.

Hanging Swing Chair With Thick Cushion and Dark Throw Pillow

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Sitting Pretty

The strong, vertical shape of this hanging chair draws the eye upward and enhances how tall the covered patio space feels. A simple, modern side table in a natural brown tone plays off the chair’s frame and adds a place to set a drink while relaxing with the view.

Stone Column Creates Visual Separation of Patio Sitting Areas

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Delineate Seating Areas

A simple stone column on the exterior of the home creates visual separation between the outdoor living spaces and defines each area as distinct and unique.

Dark-Colored Floor on Covered Patio Made of Eco-Friendly Materials

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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All-Weather All-Star

Low-maintenance, high-performance, eco-friendly decking can withstand changing weather and outdoor elements while still maintaining a polished style. Up above, an outdoor ceiling fan keep the breeze moving even on hot and humid days.

Blue Planters Behind White Pergola With Stunning Views

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Nice Vista

An outdoor pergola sits at the edge of the yard for unrestricted views and provides a private place to relax and unwind.

Light Teak-Wood Chairs Brighten Up Pergola Sitting Area

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Clean and Simple Style

Teak-wood chairs with cream-colored cushions make for an inviting spot underneath the pergola. The same decking that is used on the both the upper and lower deck of the home is used on the floor of the pergola.

Chair With Throw and Side Table Make for Inviting Patio Nook

Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Soft and Inviting

A warm throw in cream and gray softens this seating area while the modern wood side table is the perfect spot for a cup of coffee or glass of wine while relaxing.

Light-Wood Patio Furniture Complements White Pergola

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Modern Serenity

Modern outdoor furniture in a lighter wood tone feels young and fresh. Vast, natural views provide the perfect backdrop for unwinding and resetting after a long week.

Built-In Lighting Allows for Pergola to Be Enjoyed Both Day and Night

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Illuminated for Evening Use

The outdoor pergola includes built-in lighting that allows an easy transition into the evening and keeps the space feeling warm and inviting.

Bird's-Eye View of Backyard Shows Deck, Covered Patio and Pergola

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From: Tiffany Brooks

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Layered Yard

The sloped backyard allows for three levels of outdoor living from the upstairs deck to the covered lower patio and, finally, the custom-built pergola.

Outside Stairs Match White Pergola in Backyard

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Cohesive Design

The staircase that connects the lower patio to the upper deck is constructed from the same gray and white decking materials, which is also the same material used to build the pergola.

Built-In Lighting Illuminates Outdoor Stairs at Night

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From: Tiffany Brooks

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Illuminated Beauty

The built-in lighting on the stair risers and newel posts keeps the staircase safe and accessible long after the sun has set.

View From Above of Back Deck Above Covered Patio

Photo: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography. From: Tiffany Brooks

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Elevated Outdoor Living

With so much outdoor seating, the winner of the HGTV Smart Home 2020 will have plenty of options in which to enjoy this beautiful backyard.