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A comfy place to sit outdoors can be all we need to feel more relaxed and more connected to nature. It doesn’t have to be a big spot. In fact, the smaller and more intimate the space, the more often we might be drawn to it. Throw in some string lights, outdoor cushions and leafy plants, and you’ve got what some might call an ideal outdoor retreat.
Homeowners: Share a picture of your small, beautifully lived-in patio, balcony or other outdoor nook in the Comments section below. Tell us what it’s used for, how you’ve set it up and why you love it.
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Homeowners: Share a picture of your small, beautifully lived-in patio, balcony or other outdoor nook in the Comments section below. Tell us what it’s used for, how you’ve set it up and why you love it.
Designers: Post a picture of a favorite tiny patio, balcony or other compact outdoor space you’ve designed. Tell us how you made the best use of the space to accommodate the homeowner’s needs.
A freestanding green fireplace wall works hard in this Chicago courtyard. It acts as a garden focal point, creates an inviting outdoor lounge area and blocks a less-than-desirable view beyond.
In Marin County, California, homeowners Kate and Graham Herbert turned their unused small backyard into a patio for year-round dining and entertaining.
In one cozy corner, an outdoor dining table that Graham built from pieces of original wood from the renovation of the couple’s 1941 house sits beneath a pergola. Permeable gravel pops against the gray concrete patio pavers, and a planter filled with succulents adorns the table.
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In one cozy corner, an outdoor dining table that Graham built from pieces of original wood from the renovation of the couple’s 1941 house sits beneath a pergola. Permeable gravel pops against the gray concrete patio pavers, and a planter filled with succulents adorns the table.
See more of this home’s transformation
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Homeowners: Upload a picture of your balcony, patio or other small outdoor space. Tell us what part of the world you live in, how you use it and what your favorite feature is.
Designers: Upload a picture of a patio, balcony or other small outdoor space you designed recently. Tell us how you made its small footprint work for the homeowners.
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How to Design a Mini Outdoor Retreat
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