It’s easy to think of a backyard as a flat, open space. And if you install a porch, patio or deck, usually you think of it in terms of a square or rectangle. When you open up your mind to possibilities beyond these two perceptions, you can start envisioning a more luxurious place for outdoor living.
Playing with the elevation of your yard is an easy way to instantly transform the space. Multi-level patios create dimension, add visual interest, and help define different living areas (i.e. an outdoor dining room, living area, and fire pit.) It can take a boring backyard, big or small, and help create a space that feels more like a destination.
Here are 10 great examples of multi-level patios from the grand to the more modest. All of them use the different levels to give the space its own unique identity.
Multiple levels make this stunning outdoor space feel like a luxurious oasis, all focused around a grand stairway.
Above the pool is another private area that creates the feel of different rooms within this outdoor space.
Three levels flow seamlessly from one to the next, all leading to what feels like a sunken area for the fire pit.
A deck of the patio serves as the perfect spot for dining. The umbrellas help join the two spaces together.
If you have dining area and living area, separating the two by levels can make each space feel more intimate.
Foliage cleverly surrounds the upper deck to make the structure look like it grew right from the ground.
This multi-level patio was beautifully designed in a way that makes it look like a piece of art.
Gravel turned the area directly off the porch into another patio area in a quick and affordable way.
A multi-level patio can cure just about any outdoor space of drab design.
Warm regards,
Megan
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