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Harmonious Outdoor Design

In a recent post, we covered some Dreamy Outdoor Spaces to give our clients and readers some inspiration. Today, we thought we’d share a few more spaces worthy of a second glance, courtesy of HGTV. Here are a few examples of how hardscaping and landscaping combine for a harmonious design.

Image via HGTV.com

Image via HGTV.com

Perfect for entertaining, this space offers respite in both the sun and shade.

Image via HGTV.com

Image via HGTV.com

An empty, soulless backyard in its previous life, this pleasing patio has been transformed into an elegant and visually interesting space the homeowners enjoy with family, friends and guests.

Photo via HGTV.com

Photo via HGTV.com

An outdoor kitchen, fireplace and sitting area — with killer views, we might add — is accessible from this home’s basement, patio and driveway.

Can’t get enough? Check out “Pleasing Patio Designs.”

Warming Up your Outdoor Spaces

There may be snow on the ground, but that doesn’t keep us from dreaming up inspiring outdoor spaces. Which brings us to the question, if money were no object, what elements would you like to see in your outdoor environment? Here are a few ideas to get your ideas flowing…

Living in the mountains does not have to be a prerequisite for installing a crowd-pleasing Bocce ball court into your outdoor space.

James Carter/Sunset

James Carter/Sunset

A Bali-inspired “meditation meadow,” perhaps?

Thomas J. Story/Sunset

Thomas J. Story/Sunset

An outdoor space equipped with a cozy fireplace and roll-down glass panels that both your family — and the pups — can enjoy year-round?

Roger Davies/Coastal Living

Roger Davies/Coastal Living

A canopied daybed ideal for springtime napping?

Lisa Romerein/Coastal Living

Lisa Romerein/Coastal Living

Dreamy Outdoor Spaces

When it comes to designing your outdoor space, what inspires you? We have many a client who start envisioning their design by tearing pages from magazines that speak to their lifestyles and style sensibilities.

A built-in space that practically recedes into the landscape?

Mali Azima/Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Mali Azima/Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

A second-story porch above the “mosquito line” to negate a need for screened enclosures?

Erica George Dines/Atlanta Homes & LIfestyles

Erica George Dines/Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Rattan furniture with custom upholstery in colors that pop?

J. Savage Gibson/Coastal Living

J. Savage Gibson/Coastal Living

An outdoor fireplace as cozy as the one indoors?

Ralph Anderson/Southern Living

Ralph Anderson/Southern Living

Share your design inspirations with us!