Outdoor Living Archives - Florida Design

“This garden is in the middle Keys near an open bay,” says Craig Reynolds. “We raised the pool to avoid flooding during storms and we used poured concrete on the deck, which was designed in a very organic shape without sides. That’s a Native American chickee, not tiki, hut, which was installed in the center of the garden. And we used tall hurricane palms and coconut palms for an overall tropical feel.”

Garden Talk with Craig Reynolds

Landscape architect Craig Reynolds on creating memorable outdoor spaces with nature in mind

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The guest house of this Miami property is adjacent to the pool in an area of the garden defined by lush plantings and stone walkways.

Q&A with Landscape Architect Raymond Jungles

Raymond Jungles continues to lead the charge when it comes to sumptuous gardens completely attuned to their environments

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Inspired by manta rays, the Ocean Master M1 Manta parasol by Tuuci sets a new benchmark for umbrella utility

Chic Poolside Lounging

Chic outdoor furniture and other essentials for winter days and nights by the water

Reflecting pools are a common feature in DWY’s projects, as evidenced by this beachfront Siesta Key residence.

Q&A with Landscape Architect David Young

The designer behind DWY Landscape Architects believes in design that deepens our relationship with the great outdoors

Armani/Casa’s new outdoor collection was presented in all its glory at the most recent edition of the Milan Furniture Fair.

Three Furniture Designers Making Their Outdoor Debuts

Three top-tier furniture brands with Miami presence introduce their first outdoor collections just in time for fall

Seating and other items from Knoll, Janus et Cie, and Teak Warehouse make up the furniture selections at the outdoor living room of this Palm Beach residence. Photos courtesy of Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

Designers Create Places in the Sun

Designers Ellen Kavanaugh and Krista Alterman share their approaches to winning outdoor spaces in two stunning projects

Louvered pergolas can be freestanding or attached to the house as an extension of an existing lanai. They can be equipped with lighting, electronics, fans, and other extras to create a room that stands on its own. “Some of ours are programmed to close automatically when sensing rainfall,” says Knaak, “so everything inside is protected.”

4 Ways to Modernize Landscape Design

From streamlined pergolas to next-generation lighting, here are multiple elements to consider to ensure winning gardens

“Using screens is outdoor room decorating,” says Giampietro. “They separate spaces and can suggest leaving one room and entering the next one.”

Alfresco Allure with Matthew Giampietro

When it comes to memorable outdoor spaces, landscape master Matthew Giampietro makes his own rules

The South Beach collection of outdoor pieces by Tommy Bahama Furniture feels just right

A Place in the Sun

In Florida, beach house-chic style is always in season

Cube by Skyline Design features an intricate pattern shell that lets sunlight and breezes in

Alfresco Flair

In Florida, outdoor living gets more appealing come fall and winter. Here are five fun must-haves for open-air leisure

With impressive views all around, the penthouse terrace makes the most of its position. Designer Sofia Joelsson relied on the outdoor collections of Kingsley-Bate, RH, New Age Cabinets, Renson Outdoor, and Tuuci to outfit the 3,781-square-foot space.

Under the South Beach Sun

A penthouse terrace in South Beach embraces alfresco style to the fullest

Classical statues representing the four seasons are surrounded by white candle bush in a somewhat secret part of the garden, away from the main property.

A Classic Touch in the Garden

Landscape designer Fernando Wong brings his award-winning green thumb to a Palm Beach garden with anglophile sensibilities

Knott freestanding outdoor shower by Magnus Home. Pool_Outdoors_FD32-2E

The Great Outdoors

Ensure that pool deck and all other alfresco spaces are up to par and ready for summer with these five winning discoveries

Alfresco Outdoor Oasis in Old Naples. Photo by Lori Hamilton

A Chic Outdoor Escape in Old Naples

This outdoor oasis gives the green light to alfresco accessorizing. Here are tips to create your own whimsical garden getaway

Gardens purify and humidify the air and help people reconnect to nature. They have also been shown to lower air temperature, which translates to reduced air conditioner capacity. Interior column, VerdeVertical_FD31-3I

A New Leaf with Verde Vertical

No room to make your garden grow? Try going vertical.

Take hanging out to the next level in the Le Jardin Sundure hammock from Garden Fun.

Patio Party

From grilling to chilling, entertaining alfresco never looked so good

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