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
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
Ashley Gilbreath, Rosemary Beach, outdoor design. Photo by Emily Followill

8 Outdoor Spaces That Beckon

Whether it’s a pool or a beach, water is Florida’s love language—and the state’s top designers are well-versed in creating enviable spaces next to all that soul-soothing fluidity. From charming pergolas to catch some...
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

Outdoor Style

Searching for that signature piece to transform your outdoor living space into an airy vision of fun, relaxation and entertainment? Fresh designs reflect the moods of today and the inspirations of tomorrow. From timeless...
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

Relaxing with Clima Outdoor

fresh air and natural light provide the perfect backdrop to unwind and engage as Clima Outdoor greets the season with luxurious outdoor furnishings. Empowering statement pieces fill Clima’s long list of trendsetters from around...
“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

Eclectic Design and Coastal Comfort Unite In Naples Condo

What better way to ensure your dream home, then to design it yourself? That was interior designer Wendy Berry’s task for her new Kalea Bay condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a contrasting...
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
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
“We love circular pools with a passion because no other pools are as chic and as practical,” says Wong. “This stellar example in a Palm Beach estate is surrounded by Christmas and coconut palms.” Photo by Carmel Brantley

Fernando Wong Chronicles His Magic Gardens

A new book looks back at two decades of landscape architect Fernando Wong’s enchanting work
With rope backrests, tapered aluminum legs, and swivel bases, the Daisy Rae chairs by Mamagreen are ideal for rooftops or high-wind areas

Active Leisure

Rock, swivel, and swing to your heart’s content in the great outdoors
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
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
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.