Outdoors

These AD-approved designs will transform your garden, terrace, or rooftop into a personal haven

A Capricorn dining set by Vladimir Kagan stands on a terrace.

Photo: Trevor Tondro; Styling: Carlos Mota

With warmer weather comes the urge to soak up the sun, dine alfresco, and lounge poolside. If you’re eager to create your own backyard oasis, these stunning outdoor seating ideas will provide plenty of inspiration. Discover 98 gorgeous backyard designs from the AD archive, including inventive patios that are as practical as they are arresting, a daybed repurposed as a chaise, a banquette strewn with colorful pillows and cushions, and a lounge suspended from the ceiling. These inviting displays are more than just seating options—they create intimacy, make clever use of space, and are conversation starters in their own right.…