Outdoor Design Ideas For Your Backyard

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Homeowner Scott Yetman designed the black painted cedar fence to fill in areas where the mature hedge wasn't growing.

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Dine alfresco

A charcoal-stained fir pergola features a glass canopy to allow for alfresco dining even on rainy days. "The detailing of the pergola is a response to the fact that the house is more traditional," says architect David Battersby.

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It's all about materials

This Roncesvalles Village semi-detached home has a sunken polished concrete patio for entertaining. It incorporates Cor-ten steel – a coveted material with a naturally burnt orange patina, which develops over time when exposed to the weather, dramatically warming up cooler elements.

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Add a water feature

The cross-shaped water feature is anchored by clipped boxwood at each corner with vibrant chartreuse lysimachia at their feet. The orb-shaped fountain is modern and sculptural in this backyard design.

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Create Spaces

A view of the garden from the third floor reveals its separate areas for entertaining, along with an arbour and a small shed that stores gardening tools.

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Try A Trellis

It creates a horizontal leading line for the eye across the garden's largest dimension. Beautiful 'Little Lamb' hydrangeas encourage you to linger.

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Add Enchanting Touches

A marble tabletop with a curved gold base infuses the space with elegant modernity, while the showy blooms add feminine flair.

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