Gazebo and Deck Addition A deck addition became an outdoor suite with the addition of this gazebo. The structure's shingled roof traps out sunlight and supports a ceiling fan, but the true beauty of this gazebo lies in the details that complement the exterior's traditional architecture, from the spandrels and supporting brackets to turned balusters below. A coordinating color scheme blends with the home for a unified look. Read all 16 Gazebo ideas here: https://www.bhg.com/ho

Space-Saving Bench Similar to how banquette seating saves space in a small kitchen, a built-in bench is perfect for a small patio because it doesn't require extra space for chairs around the dining table. Here, the stone on the facade of the house continues around the perimeter of the patio for a fully integrated look. Read about all 16 ideas here: https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/patio/designs/small-patio-ideas/

If you’re lucky enough to have a patio, balcony, terrace, porch or any other outdoor space, chances are you’ll want to make the most of it. And fortunately there exists a myriad of tips: which patio floors to pick, how to choose the best outdoor furniture, the best color schemes for exterior living spaces, etc. Yes, there exists so many ideas, you may very well be overwhelmed by them all and not want to do anything for fear of committing a design blunder. Fear not, for here a