The 10 Most Popular Decks and Patios of 2022
Find ideas for contemporary and classic styles, nature-inspired setups and secluded retreats in these most-saved photos
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A patio or deck offers a tremendous opportunity to expand a home’s living space. You’ll find 10 great examples of intimate retreats, multipurpose entertaining hubs and other inviting outdoor living areas in this countdown of the most-saved patio and deck photos of the year.
A patio or deck offers a tremendous opportunity to expand a home’s living space. You’ll find 10 great examples of intimate retreats, multipurpose entertaining hubs and other inviting outdoor living areas in this countdown of the most-saved patio and deck photos of the year.
9. Outdoor Entertaining
This patio in Houston covers all the bases for an outdoor living space. TCP Custom Outdoor Living designed a full kitchen that features granite countertops with waterfall edges, multiple grilling and cooking spots, and a countertop bar. A large dining table provides plenty of space for enjoying a full meal, while the nearby lounge faces a fireplace with a TV mounted above.
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This patio in Houston covers all the bases for an outdoor living space. TCP Custom Outdoor Living designed a full kitchen that features granite countertops with waterfall edges, multiple grilling and cooking spots, and a countertop bar. A large dining table provides plenty of space for enjoying a full meal, while the nearby lounge faces a fireplace with a TV mounted above.
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8. Classic Pairings
White walls with black accents define this covered Austin, Texas, patio by Meredith Owen Interiors. The classic color palette emphasizes the clean lines of the fireplace wall. And the L-shaped furniture layout encourages gathering around the fireplace throughout the year.
White walls with black accents define this covered Austin, Texas, patio by Meredith Owen Interiors. The classic color palette emphasizes the clean lines of the fireplace wall. And the L-shaped furniture layout encourages gathering around the fireplace throughout the year.
7. Conversation Destination
A circular conversation area with a central fire feature in this Lafayette, California, yard draws family and friends outside. The concrete patio — part of a home remodel by ODS Architecture — was designed by Huettl Landscape Architects and is a pleasing counterpoint to the straight lines of the midcentury home. It also adds usable space to the otherwise steeply sloped terrain.
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A circular conversation area with a central fire feature in this Lafayette, California, yard draws family and friends outside. The concrete patio — part of a home remodel by ODS Architecture — was designed by Huettl Landscape Architects and is a pleasing counterpoint to the straight lines of the midcentury home. It also adds usable space to the otherwise steeply sloped terrain.
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6. Farmhouse Style
The white brick-faced fireplace surround and post bases help ground this expansive deck, which was built as part of a full-home remodel by sk7 design studios in Carlsbad, California. The four-post pillars and double beams supporting the pergola add to the sense of permanence while still keeping with the home’s farmhouse look.
The white brick-faced fireplace surround and post bases help ground this expansive deck, which was built as part of a full-home remodel by sk7 design studios in Carlsbad, California. The four-post pillars and double beams supporting the pergola add to the sense of permanence while still keeping with the home’s farmhouse look.
5. Rooftop Views
Designer Amy Kartheiser planned for this Chicago-area rooftop deck to be a comfy spot for taking in city views from spring through fall. The metal shade structure defines the space, while built-in wood planters and a slatted feature wall add an organic feel. A sleek fountain provides a soothing backdrop, and a fire pit and mounted heaters dispel the chill during the shoulder months.
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Designer Amy Kartheiser planned for this Chicago-area rooftop deck to be a comfy spot for taking in city views from spring through fall. The metal shade structure defines the space, while built-in wood planters and a slatted feature wall add an organic feel. A sleek fountain provides a soothing backdrop, and a fire pit and mounted heaters dispel the chill during the shoulder months.
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4. Indoor-Outdoor Living
Pocket doors stretch across the back wall of this Orange County, California, home and provide an easy transition from the open kitchen and dining area to the patio just beyond. The team at Patterson Custom Homes played off the old-world look of the tumbled-stone exterior with a more contemporary metal-and-wood pergola that complements the rest of the home.
Pocket doors stretch across the back wall of this Orange County, California, home and provide an easy transition from the open kitchen and dining area to the patio just beyond. The team at Patterson Custom Homes played off the old-world look of the tumbled-stone exterior with a more contemporary metal-and-wood pergola that complements the rest of the home.
3. Mixed Materials
K & D Landscaping created areas for dining and relaxing in this Santa Cruz, California, yard. A curved wood-and-concrete bench softens the edge of the deck behind and serves as a guardrail for the elevated space. The deck also features built-in seating, a dining set and a hammock. Wooden fencing and a wood-and-metal pergola provide privacy from nearby homes.
K & D Landscaping created areas for dining and relaxing in this Santa Cruz, California, yard. A curved wood-and-concrete bench softens the edge of the deck behind and serves as a guardrail for the elevated space. The deck also features built-in seating, a dining set and a hammock. Wooden fencing and a wood-and-metal pergola provide privacy from nearby homes.
2. Tranquil Retreat
Layered plantings and a living bamboo fence turn the corner of this Seattle yard into a tranquil spa-like space. Board & Vellum also added a low gabion wall that doubles as the edge of a planting bed and a support for the built-in bench surrounding the fire pit.
Layered plantings and a living bamboo fence turn the corner of this Seattle yard into a tranquil spa-like space. Board & Vellum also added a low gabion wall that doubles as the edge of a planting bed and a support for the built-in bench surrounding the fire pit.
1. Beach-Inspired Design
Warm wood furniture helps create a coastal look in this cozy Los Angeles patio by Pure Salt Interiors. White cushions and an umbrella play off the adobe pavers and complement the stucco on the Spanish-style fireplace. String lights add a finishing touch.
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Warm wood furniture helps create a coastal look in this cozy Los Angeles patio by Pure Salt Interiors. White cushions and an umbrella play off the adobe pavers and complement the stucco on the Spanish-style fireplace. String lights add a finishing touch.
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A diagonal path of concrete pavers visually expands this compact London backyard. Landscape designer Kate Eyre also set the patio’s weathered flooring at an angle to play up the lines and add interest. Light gray tones in the hardscape create subtle contrast without overwhelming the space. Lush, layered planting beds soften the edges as well.
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