(Photo credits: 1. CWB Architects, eclectic patio, New York / 3. Michael Tavano Design, Urban Oasis, New York / 4. Tobin + Parnes Design Enterprises, Historic Brownstone Renovation, New York / 5. Susan Cohan, APLD, Glynallyn Terrace / 6. Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc., Park Hill House / 7. Villeroy & Boch / 8. Brunelleschi Construction, Ruppert Backyard, New York / 9. Photo by Michel Arnaud, design by Ed Ku, Modern Apartment NYC / 10. Dufner Heighes Inc, contemporary patio, New York / 11. Gandia Blasco, New York / 12. Axis Mundi, modern patio, New York / 13. Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc., Cobble Hill House By Cwb Architects / 14. Jablonski Associates, traditional patio / 15. Gustavson Dundes, traditional patio, New York)
(This post was originally published on July 29, 2013)