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A rustic, asymmetrical cover made from wood beams and bamboo screens provides an intimate, shaded seating nook

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Shade sails maintain an breezy, open feel for this outdoor lounge.

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A shade structure made of wood boards mounted to a steel frame creates a pleasant cocoon-like feeling for this outdoor living room

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Recycled wooden pallets are transformed into a spacious outdoor sectional when topped with thick cushions and bolsters.

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Give a daybed on the porch an eclectic look with layers of rich textiles and pillows. For the ultimate in outdoor comforts, pull up a bar cart with drink fixings and a bamboo stool on which to set your beverage and book. Leafy potted palms add to the lush, tropical feel.

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Mmmmhhhhh....

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This sunroom blurs the lines between indoors and out with floor-to-ceiling windows and the copious use of plants. They add layers of color, texture and life. That thick rug is an unexpected move for a space with an outdoor feel. It adds warmth, color and visual interest.

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There’s nothing wrong with dining and lounging at the same time, as this covered deck shows. The built-in bench seating behind the concrete dining table — complete with abundant pillows — provides a great spot for reclining, especially after a hefty meal from the built-in pizza oven. The concrete stools can be pulled out for extra seating — or used as footstools for those sitting on the bench.

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The pastoral view and epic stone fireplace are key ingredients in this covered deck, but its dreamy allure can also be attributed to the furniture and decor, including the breezy outdoor curtains, rustic but cozy textures and materials and the extra-deep, cushy outdoor couch. More throw pillows are always a good idea when you want to make a spot feel more inviting.

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