Gardening

Our 25 Favorite Outdoor Rooms

Take your porch or patio to the next level with a little inspiration from these outdoor spaces.

Photo:  Sunset, Ken Gutmaker

Alfresco Dining Room

This roofless, 10-foot-square room uses translucent mosquito netting for walls. Bamboo poles slip into sleeves centered in four large flowerpots -- one at each corner -- and tie to horizontal rods supporting the netting. You can build it in a weekend.

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