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This year, green your life by spending more time outdoors. Creating a beautiful outdoor oaisis is a breeze. Get inspired by our favorite backyard spaces.  

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Backyard Design Ideas: Extended Summer

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Backyard Design Ideas: Extended Summer

On cool evenings, gather friends around an outdoor fire pit for marshmallows and conversation.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Lazy Days

Low-hanging leafy branches over a casual outdoor table make an idyllic setting for a late-morning brunch.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Bohemian Style

Recipe for an ideal warm-weather afternoon: A pitcher of iced tea and a few comfy pillows for lounging.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Pretty in Pink

Positioning a wire arbor over an outdoor settee encourages flowering plants to grow into a canopy of blossoms. 

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Backyard Design Ideas: Playful Posts

Fencing adds an element of whimsy when pickets are painted different colors. 

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Backyard Design Ideas: The Outdoor Office

If you absolutely have to work on a gorgeous day, wouldn’t it be great to check emails and file papers from this lovely home office space?

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Backyard Design Ideas: Shady Spot

A pergola encourages vine growth for natural shading.

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Backyard Design Ideas: In Bloom

Make the most of a beautiful flowering tree by arranging a table and chairs beside it. 

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Backyard Design Ideas: Swing the Day Away

The best way to unwind: swinging on a backyard lounger like this one.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Relaxing Oasis

Take advantage of low, sturdy branches by tying up a hammock. Then rest and enjoy.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Cottage Style

Coordinate outdoor furniture pieces by painting them in matching shades of blue and white.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Divide It Up

Designate specific areas for dining and conversing to break up a large backyard space.

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Backyard Design Ideas: Asian Inspirations

A collection of low-hanging lanterns creates a magical mood for a dinner party.

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Backyard Design Ideas: In the Shade

Situating guests under a tree and an oversized table umbrella will ensure that the party stays shaded on a sunny day.

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Backyard Design Ideas: A Burst of Color

Sometimes all it takes to liven up a space is a bold shot of color. Here, bright blue patio furniture and tableware turn this spot into an exotic oasis.

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