An outdoor room should be comfortable enough that nobody is volunteering to go back inside. This covered patio pairs a white brick fireplace, woven seating, soft blue accents, and a full dining area for a space designed to be used all season long.

A backyard like this is exactly why people put up with Southern summers. Live oaks, Spanish moss, gravel paths, string lights, a pool, and plenty of places to gather create a Lowcountry retreat made for long dinners and even longer evenings outside.