Outdoor & Patio
Pergolas, decks, patios, fire features, and outdoor living structures for extending interior design beyond the walls.
25 terms in this category
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Cabana
A freestanding or semi-attached shelter located near a pool or beach area, offering shade, privacy, and a place to change or relax in a resort-style setting.
Courtyard
An enclosed or partially enclosed outdoor space surrounded by walls or buildings, often featuring landscaping, seating, and decorative elements as a private retreat.
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Lanai
A covered outdoor living space or porch, originating from Hawaiian architecture, that typically features a roof and may be screened or partially enclosed.
Loggia
An architectural feature consisting of a covered exterior gallery or corridor with arched or colonnaded openings on one or more sides, roofed but open to the air.
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Outdoor Fireplace
A permanent, chimneyed fireplace structure built for outdoor use, providing both warmth and a dramatic architectural focal point for an exterior living area.
Outdoor Kitchen
A fully equipped cooking and food preparation area located outdoors, typically featuring a grill, countertops, storage, and sometimes a sink or refrigerator.
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Patio
A paved outdoor area adjoining a house, used for dining, recreation, or relaxation, typically constructed from stone, concrete, brick, or pavers.
Pergola
A garden structure with a framework of vertical posts or pillars supporting cross-beams and an open lattice, often used to shade walkways or sitting areas.
Planter Box
A container designed for growing plants, flowers, or herbs, typically rectangular in shape and made from wood, metal, concrete, or composite materials.
Pool House
An auxiliary building located near a swimming pool that provides changing rooms, storage, bathroom facilities, and often a lounge or kitchenette area.
Portico
A covered entrance to a building consisting of a roof structure supported by columns or enclosed walls, extending from the main doorway.
Putting Green
A manicured area of short grass or synthetic turf designed for practicing golf putting, incorporated into a residential landscape as a recreational feature.
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Screened Porch
A covered porch enclosed with mesh screens on all open sides, providing an outdoor living space protected from insects while maintaining fresh air circulation.
Softscape
The living, horticultural elements of a landscape design, including plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover that complement the hardscape features.
Sunroom
A glass-enclosed room attached to a house, designed to admit abundant natural light and provide views of the outdoors while offering protection from the elements.
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