Take respite from the trials of the day in this tranquil garden sitting area. A wooden bench and trickling fountain provide a calming garden atmosphere.
A small vertical garden (5 x 6-foot) uses a beautiful mix of foliage to visually soften this small urban outdoor space. It's a lush backdrop for the sitting area.
The Weingart Center Garden in Los Angeles features a shaded sitting area with colorful sail awnings and red picnic tables. Vibrant purple trees are positioned in raised beds, while a stone fountain adds a lovely water feature.
A circular, gravel-covered patch is home to a fire pit sitting area. The wood armchairs pick up the warm, reddish tones of nearby succulents and trees.
Entertain or relax pool side in this lush garden pool space. The Adirondack chairs with table give a delightful spot to enjoy food or beverages while enjoying the warmth of summer.
Backyard Sitting Area, Fireplace and Formal Garden
This backyard offers an outdoor fireplace for those cool nights, surrounded by covered seating benches. A formal garden with water fountain and trellis fill up the rest of this inviting backyard space.
Coastal Sitting Area in Decorator Showcase Garden Room
Designed by Heather Hilliard and Fleur Keyes, this coastal sitting area in the 2016 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Garden Room features a teal sofa and woven armchair placed around a light-colored coffee table of metal and wood. Tall curtains with a neutral striped pattern help to frame the space.
At twilight, this backyard transforms into an enchanting spot for hosting garden parties. When they're not enjoying dinner in the cottage, the owners and their guests can push back the chairs in this patio area and dance beneath the stars.
No need to walk far to enjoy this relaxing pool. Take a dip in the beautiful pool or enjoy a refreshing beverage on the step up patio area featuring Adirondack chairs and a vibrant red umbrella for a little shade and pop of color. This elegant garden is easy to maintain and allows natural beauty to flow.
Tucked amongst perennials, this small sitting area feels like a natural extension of this property's rambling garden. Boats and the water are a stone's throw away.
Tucked in one corner of the garden, a Lutyens-style bench gives the homeowners a spot to sit and reflect. With flowers and fresh greenery all around, they'll have no shortage of inspiration.