The Most Popular Patios and Decks of 2021
Furniture, fire pits and lighting bring the comforts of home outside in the year’s most-saved outdoor living photos
This Trending Now story features the most-saved deck and patio photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2021.
A backyard presents a good opportunity to expand living space. Consider an outdoor shower or kitchen. Or how about a sprawling entertainment area with a dining spot and TV under a pergola? You’ll find those ideas and more inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved patio and deck photos of 2021.
A backyard presents a good opportunity to expand living space. Consider an outdoor shower or kitchen. Or how about a sprawling entertainment area with a dining spot and TV under a pergola? You’ll find those ideas and more inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved patio and deck photos of 2021.
9. Resort Style in the Desert
A contemporary take on classic midcentury modern style defines this Phoenix yard by K Design. An extra-long U-shaped sectional faces a fire feature in the center of the yard. A pool sits in front, out of view, while a covered patio at the far end features a kitchen, TV, dining spot, bar and fireplace.
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A contemporary take on classic midcentury modern style defines this Phoenix yard by K Design. An extra-long U-shaped sectional faces a fire feature in the center of the yard. A pool sits in front, out of view, while a covered patio at the far end features a kitchen, TV, dining spot, bar and fireplace.
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8. Party Patio
With an outdoor kitchen, dining area and lounge — including a gas fire pit and a seat wall — this zoned patio outside Richmond, Virginia, has everything in place for a party. Outdoor Dreams designed a curved portion that plays off the home’s straight lines and rectilinear paving found in the other area.
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With an outdoor kitchen, dining area and lounge — including a gas fire pit and a seat wall — this zoned patio outside Richmond, Virginia, has everything in place for a party. Outdoor Dreams designed a curved portion that plays off the home’s straight lines and rectilinear paving found in the other area.
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7. Poolside Perfection
A custom built-in L-shaped bench offers plenty of seating and echoes the lines of a nearby pool in this Seattle project by landscape contracting firm Terrain. Two modern rocking chairs provide additional seating around a custom fire pit.
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A custom built-in L-shaped bench offers plenty of seating and echoes the lines of a nearby pool in this Seattle project by landscape contracting firm Terrain. Two modern rocking chairs provide additional seating around a custom fire pit.
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6. Daring Deck
Cable railings provide unobstructed views of the expansive mountains and forest seen from this covered deck on an Arden, North Carolina, home by Allard + Roberts Interior Design.
A fireplace nestled into a corner extends the use of this space into chilly evenings.
Cable railings provide unobstructed views of the expansive mountains and forest seen from this covered deck on an Arden, North Carolina, home by Allard + Roberts Interior Design.
A fireplace nestled into a corner extends the use of this space into chilly evenings.
5. Perky Pergola
This pergola is centered on a large deck and matches the rustic style of the home, a horse ranch outside Bend, Oregon. There’s also enough room to lounge around a central fire feature and enjoy the country atmosphere. String lights overhead add a subtle glow.
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This pergola is centered on a large deck and matches the rustic style of the home, a horse ranch outside Bend, Oregon. There’s also enough room to lounge around a central fire feature and enjoy the country atmosphere. String lights overhead add a subtle glow.
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4. Pattern Play
Mediterranean-inspired tile pavers give this otherwise neutral patio some playful energy. The patterned tile complements the Spanish style of the Santa Monica, California, home. The courtyard’s diagonal layout visually expands the space, drawing attention to the tree in one corner. A simple couch, dining area and built-in wood bench, along with thoughtfully styled accessories by Meridith Baer Home, complete the design.
Mediterranean-inspired tile pavers give this otherwise neutral patio some playful energy. The patterned tile complements the Spanish style of the Santa Monica, California, home. The courtyard’s diagonal layout visually expands the space, drawing attention to the tree in one corner. A simple couch, dining area and built-in wood bench, along with thoughtfully styled accessories by Meridith Baer Home, complete the design.
3. Fireside Flexibility
The louvers on this Atlanta pergola from Equinox Louvered Roof can be closed to keep out rain or sun, or opened to allow in more light and breezes.
Comfortable sofas face a fire table, while a water feature adds ambiance near a softly uplit brick wall.
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The louvers on this Atlanta pergola from Equinox Louvered Roof can be closed to keep out rain or sun, or opened to allow in more light and breezes.
Comfortable sofas face a fire table, while a water feature adds ambiance near a softly uplit brick wall.
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2. Hillside Hit
For this outdoor kitchen in a Los Angeles backyard, Pacific Outdoor Living took advantage of a hillside. An oversize arbor subtly defines the kitchen and frames a view of native plants dotting the hillside. Steps lead past a retaining wall to a raised seating area with a fire pit that overlooks the rest of the backyard.
For this outdoor kitchen in a Los Angeles backyard, Pacific Outdoor Living took advantage of a hillside. An oversize arbor subtly defines the kitchen and frames a view of native plants dotting the hillside. Steps lead past a retaining wall to a raised seating area with a fire pit that overlooks the rest of the backyard.
1. Shower Power
An outdoor shower sits around the corner of a large patio at this Northern California home, giving the owners a cool spot where they can rinse off on a hot day. Supple Homes used slatted wood screens on two sides, which give plenty of privacy while preserving a sense of openness. Handy hooks on the outside wall keep towels handy but out of the spray.
Siding paint: Dragon’s Breath, Benjamin Moore
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An outdoor shower sits around the corner of a large patio at this Northern California home, giving the owners a cool spot where they can rinse off on a hot day. Supple Homes used slatted wood screens on two sides, which give plenty of privacy while preserving a sense of openness. Handy hooks on the outside wall keep towels handy but out of the spray.
Siding paint: Dragon’s Breath, Benjamin Moore
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A large hanging swing invites homeowners to sit, relax and enjoy the views surrounding this Napa Valley, California, home by Earthstone Construction. The stained wood structure virtually disappears into the forest backdrop. A concrete patio, scored to resemble large pavers, and a sleek side table balance out the space.