This Old House
Outdoor Rooms Roundup
Looking to eke a little more living out of your backyard patch of green? As the past year has made clear, outdoor spaces are vital to our well-being and they can double our dining, entertaining, and hangout space. Here’s how three couples created a bit of paradise in their own backyards.
Desert-style getaway
The backyard got a modernist makeover with decomposed granite underfoot, low-water plantings, and large-scale concrete pavers that were poured on-site.
Almost Makes Perfect
A Southern California desert oasis hosts pairs of Acapulco chairs, a s’more-worthy fire bowl, a white-walled studio, and a portable projector for great outdoor movie nights.