Great ideas for outdoor rooms

Reinvent your yard with a new deck, patio, cottage, dining room, or curl-up space

21 idea-filled outdoor dining rooms

Set the scene for great outdoor parties or just dinner for two

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Create an outdoor bar

Outdoor chefs need a place to put their tools, and bartenders must have a bar. The concrete side table beneath the pergola provides room for both while also functioning as a serving counter or buffet table.

Two square cabinets on casters, tucked underneath provide storage. They can also be rolled into action as serving tables or additional seating.