15 Charming New York Patios You’ll Love

Looking for some relaxation and hanging out with nature while staying at home? Whether it’s a charming terrace in the middle of the city, or an dreamy garden tableau, a patio is the perfect background for having a cup of coffee or an al fresco dining with friends. If you want to take advantage of the great weather to arrange your own outdoor patio, here’s a selection of 15 charming patios from the New York area to inspire you to get the look.

(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)