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Ideas for Outdoor Living

Design your dream patio or porch, check out your favorite pools, or steal an idea for dress up your outdoor space.

15 Idea-Filled Patios & Porches

Life on the coast means spending more time outside than in. Create the perfect hangout with ideas from these gorgeous spaces.

The entire family sits on chairs while relaxing and taking in the view on this porch that faces the ocean.
Photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn , Text by Katie A. Gregg

Create A Family Hangout

• Keep your eye on the view. Steel-cable or clear-glass railing systems take a minimalist approach while still complying with safety codes.

• Sit on your porch to inspire a sense of community. Just try walking past this gathering without stopping to say hi.

NextKeep It Easy

Dark-stained wooden shutters allow the flow of air from the outside patio into the airy living room.

Previous Slide Let Nature Be Your Guide

Earth tones envelope this beach home's dining room that opens to a vast deck.

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The entire family sits on chairs while relaxing and taking in the view on this porch that faces the ocean.

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