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• 14 samples design outdoor living trends 2009 2010

  
  10 September 2009
  

  14 samples design outdoor living trends 2009 2010

  
  

  Lush greenery and retro furniture give this outdoor space a relaxed and timeless quality.
  

  Landscape designer Pam Berstler nestled this sandstone bench, suitable for a nap, under the shade of pittosporum trees.
  

  Stroll under this soon-to-be-rose-covered arbor and find peace in this meditation garden. A bench and birdbath wait at the end.
  

  Landscape designer Pam Berstler used four redwood posts and decomposed-granite flooring to define a sitting area within this small garden.
  

  This small garden, designed by Heather Hardcastle, maximizes usable space and creates the feeling of a tropical hideaway.
  

  Three stories above the beach, a roof-deck "bed" of grass awaits napping visitors.
  

  This high-desert garden oasis is complete with a small water feature and a colorful "bed" of grass.
  

  In this design by Pamela Berstler, a small side entry is transformed into usable garden space with a stylish pergola that blocks the view of second-story neighbors and creates sufficient shade for the large windows.
  

  A secluded bench at the back of this Mediterranean-style garden, designed by Chris Canaday, becomes the perfect place to unwind at the end of a busy day.
  

  Hide CaptionShow CaptionAn unused steep hill is transformed into a quiet garden spot for listening to the sounds of nature and watching birds splash in their bath.
  

  A small meditation room looks out on a grassy lawn contained by a colorful perennial bed in this design by Joan Grabel.
  

  Old World-style stairs guide visitors through lush gardens to a secluded sitting area. Design by Bruce Meeks.
  

  A bench at the end of a winding path invites visitors to rest and appreciate the movement and textures of the many grasses in this garden designed by Heather Hardcastle.
  

  In this garden designed by Pat Wagner, a simple stone bench provides a place to be still and enjoy the play of light and shadow.