35 Designer Patio Ideas for Backyard Living All Year Long

Fulk designed this second outdoor space to be more apt for dinner parties and wine tastings from the vineyards within view (swoon!). Shade from this coastal live oak makes a lovely focal point and keeps the space cool, while the Ralph Pucci chairs add a sleek, modern element. The best part? Your table's centerpiece can be made of blooms and greenery within reach.

This dreamy scene is proof even the smallest of patios can have a huge impact. Designer Beth Webb does a masterful job making the most of every square inch of this cozy Brays Island cottage. Everyone will gravitate to this Horchow faux-bois dining set for morning coffee, a sunny lunch break, or an indulgent Sunday brunch.

In the walled garden of textile designer Richard Smith's home in the English countryside, vintage Brighton cafe chairs and a chinoiserie bench (Andrew Crace) create a small spot for breakfast, tea, or cocktails al fresco.

Designer Cliff Fong thoughtfully crafted this Lake Toxaway retreat to blend into its Blue Ridge Mountains surroundings. Double terraces allow for double the guests. Comfy seating is a must for hosting into the evening, and the James Perse seating is covered in an inviting Donghia cushion fabric.

At a closer glance, Carter's dining area is ideal for enjoying lunch, a cup of tea, or catching up on emails at any time of day, thanks to plenty of shade and a ceiling fan. Portuguese cement tile work adds an artistic element and the Brown Jordan dining set is coastal chic at its best.

This lush patio belongs to Jenna Bush Hager, who gave us on a tour of her Long Island home in our November/December 2019 issue. Vintage iron garden furniture, layered table linens from Amanda Lindroth, and Juliska glassware make this an ideal setup for all your garden parties and summer luncheons.

There's nothing like a beachy pastel, shiplap and rattan furniture to bring some island vibes to your patio—whether it lies in Nassau or Nebraska. This stunning scene lies in a stunning British colonial home in Naples, Florida, designed by the one-and-only Celerie Kemble. Those cool concrete tiles offer a modern take on this classic design style.

This precious cedar pavilion is ideal for those who love to host afternoon tea or apértifs. The best part? There's never a need for a rain check!

Cathy Kincaid designed this poolside hideaway with inspiration from the home owners' antique birdhouses, offering one-of-a-kind charm and class to this outdoor space on the Connecticut River. The banquette fabric from Lisa Fine Textiles and bold, striped pillow fabric from Nicole Fabre Designs offer a fun punch of color in this otherwise earthy space.

Alex Papachristidis designed this Hamptons hideaway with a Midas touch. Everything in this house is filled with warm metallic tones—even the outdoor space. A neutral motif allows the stunning views of the Atlantic (and those lovely bayberry hedges) take center stage, while sliding panels allow the home owners to enjoy this lovely outdoor space whether or not they want to enjoy the outdoors.

Breakfast has never felt so wild and fun, thanks to Joe Lucas' artful blend of organic prints, patterns, and textures. This Kips Bay 2020 Decorator Show House room makes the most of an oddly shaped outdoor space, making even the smallest nook of your patio a prime spot for drinking coffee or cocktails. And we absolutely adore this paper lantern-inspired light fixture from Remains Lighting.

Designer Amy Meier creates an outdoor kitchen full of functionality at the Kips Bay Show House in Palm Beach, FL, where she opted for easy-to-wipe-down quartzite surfaces from Marble of the World, professional-grade appliances from Dacor, and durable outdoor furniture from Sutherland.

An old water well becomes an antique stone firepit after landscape designer Scott Shrader decks out a backyard in Beverly Hills with antique architectural pieces and Arras patio chairs.

Designer Ruthie Sommers adds some color to a patio in Newport, Rhode Island, with outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware, upholstery fabric from Perennials, and bright purple hydrangeas.

This outdoor space comes to life when designer Richard Hallberg plays off the patio's geometric ceiling and stone pillars by choosing a neutral color palette and comfortable seating, like these plush lounge chairs from John Himmel.

Memphis-native William Eubanks redesigns a storied Tudor house in his hometown that he co-owns with longtime friend John Ferguson. A small dining table surrounded by American boxwoods seems to beg for intimate conversations to be had. See more of this gorgeous garden and home here.

Houston-based designer Kevin Spearman transforms a Tel Aviv home into a Tuscan-style retreat with a color palette inspired by the muted shades of stone used in the house's architecture. A dining table from W. Gardner Ltd. helps ground the space, while fans from Boffi make the ceiling soar.

Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard come together to host a Moroccan soirée on the actress's back patio. The host and hostess serve up apricot-mint cocktails on a table draped with a tablecloth from the designer's collection surrounded by lanterns from Berbere World Imports.

Designer Scott Shrader gives new life to a 1970s pool at this Beverly Hills home by having it resurfaced and trimmed with Carrara marble. To create a comfortable lounge area, a custom limestone banquette is softened with cushions and pillows covered in fabric from Perennials.

Danielle Dall'Armi and husband Bill Hahn, farmers and founders of Rose Story Farm, convert a 1930s Spanish colonial barn into their office and workshop, complete with a patio for planters and potting.

Designer Susan Zises Green outfits the patio of this Palm Beach home with coral-hued slipper chairs from Oomph, outdoor fabric from Perennials, and garden stools from Holly Hunt.