Get outdoor ready to have family and friends over for entertaining, or create a personal oasis of relaxation and surrender to the sights and sounds of nature. Your perfect outdoor space might be a stone deck with a fireplace and koi pond, a suspended nest above the water, or maybe a cozy living area sheltered from the sun that’s tucked next to a trickling waterfall, the skies the limit!

Outdoor spaces are generally enjoyed during the warmer summer months, but with fireplaces and outdoor space heaters, the length of enjoyment can extend to spring and fall. Be sure to add lighting to any outdoor space, whether it be lanterns, candles, fairy lights, tiki torches, outdoor chandeliers, or installed lighting that illuminates pathways, water features, and greenery.

Lighting creates a beautiful ambiance in the evening time and helps set the mood when you are dining al fresco. Outdoor spaces make entertaining more enjoyable and allow more space when you are having a big gathering. We can’t think of any reason why you would not want some type of cozy outdoor space to retreat to on your property.

If you live in an apartment or condo, please have a look at a past feature we put together for inspiration on how you can have a cozy outdoor balcony space. Below we have put together a collection of seriously amazing outdoor spaces that will surely blow you away. Have a look through the inspiring ideas below and get your pin button ready for some serious pinning! While you are there, be sure to give us a follow: https://www.pinterest.com/onekindesign/

Note: If you are looking for more outdoor inspiration, we have featured plenty here on One Kindesign, have a look: 47 Irresistible hot tub spa designs for your backyard and 26 Ideas For Creating Simple Yet Amazing Outdoor Living Spaces.

In this outdoor scape, water bubbles over a beautiful urn, trickling down into a below-ground reservoir.

One of the most important things, when it comes to the patio, is to create a cozy atmosphere. Here are some good tips:

• Many points of light. Lighting is one of the most important things in creating an idyllic evening-time atmosphere.

• Soft textiles. Cushions, blankets, tablecloths, etc.

• Furniture that is comfortable to sit in.

• Plants in pots.

• A frame around the patio to define the outdoor space.

We love the Nestrest by Dedon, a suspended sanctuary that’s perfect for relaxation and even meditation. A private little nest, it shelters you from the sun but allows you to enjoy the views of nature through the opening. It’s a very playful concept, especially hanging above the water. What do you think, could you read a book here?

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