68 Outdoor Patio Ideas and Designs for Backyards and Rooftops
With warm weather comes the urge to soak up the sun, dine al fresco, and lounge poolside. If you’re looking to create a backyard oasis, these outdoor patio ideas will give you plenty of stunning inspiration. Discover 68 gorgeous patio designs, including inventive patios that are as practical as they are arresting. A daybed repurposed as a chaise, a banquette strewn with colorful pillows and cushions, a lounge suspended from the ceiling: These inviting displays are more than just seating options—they create intimacy, make clever use of space, and are conversation starters in their own right. Get inspired and create your own savvy interpretation to fit your space (even if it’s just a fire escape or balcony!).
A Colorful Escape
At her Hamptons home, interior designer Muriel Brandolini fashioned a colorful sitting area using a long custom-made teak sofa topped with vibrant accent pillows.
A Breezy Lounge in Ibiza
Painter Olivier Mourao devised a dreamy seating area at his Ibiza oasis using a white sofa and adding flowing curtains for a touch of privacy.
A Tucked-Away Dining Area
An inviting dining area is set against the back wall of a New York City home’s lush garden.
A Vine-Covered Veranda
Even a narrow space can be completely transformed into a dreamy patio. Vine-covered columns, a lush lawn, and Ralph Lauren Home chairs turn this outdoor patio in San José del Cabo, Mexico into the perfect spot for outdoor relaxation.
