10 Fabulous & Inspiring Outdoor Living Spaces Around Seattle
By Lauren Mang August 18, 2014
The serious sun and warm temps have us dreaming of perfect, lounge-worthy outdoor spaces (not to mention we’re furiously wrapping up our July issue, which features even more dreamy outdoor living areas). So we called upon our friends over at Porch.com (read more about the Seattle-based site in our July issue, too!) to scour their project photo archives for some of the most fabulous and inspiring outdoor living spaces. Herewith, feast your eyes on 10 snapshots of backyards, patios, pools, firepits and beyond in styles that suit just about everyone.
Garden, Pool and Spa by Darwin Webb Landscape Architecture
Project: http://porch.com/pros/darwin-webb-landscape-architects-p-s–1
Cedar Park by Colleen Knowles Interior Design
Project: http://porch.com/projects/cedar-park-1
Lakefront Cabana by Conard Romano
Project: http://porch.com/projects/lakefront-cabana-1?img=39165
Water Feature and Firepit by Alderwood Landscaping
Project: http://porch.com/projects/water-feature-and-firepit-1?img=46421
Gin & Tonic Lookout by Castanes Architects PS
Project: http://porch.com/projects/gin-tonic-lookout-2?img=968019
Holmes Point Remodel by Prentiss Architects
Project: http://porch.com/projects/holmes-point-remodel-1?img=38839
Woodway Manor by Gelotte Hommas
Project: http://porch.com/projects/woodway-manor?img=865461
Port Ludlow by FINNE Architects
Project: http://porch.com/projects/port-ludlow-1?img=39454
Outdoor Living and Landscapes by Alderwood Landscaping
Project: http://porch.com/projects/outdoo-living-and-landscapes-3?img=46405
Lakefront House & Garden by Darwin Webb Landscape Architecture
Project: http://porch.com/projects/pujalet-2?img=914849
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