Alanna Hale;William Abranowicz
In a perfect world, your home would have a sprawling backyard with designated spaces for a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a lounge area. The reality for most of us (we’re looking at you, city dwellers)? A small deck or a diminutive patch of grass. But, if the homes in ELLE DECOR have taught us anything, it’s that big design opportunities can come in small packages—you just need to get a little creative.
Depending on where you live, your outdoor space might be a part-time setup that you furnish once sunny weather hits. Whether you treat your area as a seasonal retreat or a year-round hot spot for postdinner s’mores, it should be connected to the rest of your home decor. To help take your style outside, we’ve pored over the archives to find the small patio ideas that are big on style. From fire pits to fetching furniture, the spaces below make a case for embracing Mother Nature in all her glory.
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Spring for Suspended Style
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Try the Tactile Treatment
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Take Vintage to the Max
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Bring It Under the Lights
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Bring It Back to the Ranch
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Create a Wall of Plants
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Swap a Sunshade for Verdant Vines
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Layer on the Accessories
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Mix Classical and Modern
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Layer on Rustic Accessories
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Select Weathered Wood Furnishings
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Choose a Slinky Blackened Steel Set
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Create a Petite Dining Area
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Create a Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Experience
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Balance Black-on-Black
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Let the Setting Do the Talking
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Don’t Forget Your Light Fixtures
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Make a Weatherproof Oasis
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Hang Out (with a View)
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See Things in Black and White
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Create a Pretty Pergola
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Layer Bright Patterns onto a White Backdrop
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Decorate in Monochrome
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Landscape with Topiaries
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Create a Secret Garden
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Amp Up Simple Aluminum Seating
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