If our Pinterest boards are any indication, May was the month of getting inspiration for your outdoor space . From patios to porches, backyards, gardens and more, al fresco design ideas reigned supreme — with kitchen organizing ideas sprinkled in, too. Click through to see the images that made the cut.
Coming in at number 10 is this display of cookbooks, which create a pretty focal point in this kitchen while maximizing storage.
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Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home March 2016
Designer: Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart, Sarah Richardson Design
This city backyard has minimal grass, but maximizes greenery with overflowing planters.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home September 2016
Designer: Mazen El-Abdallah
The black, white and pale pink palette in this guest bedroom exudes femininity without being too sweet.
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Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home July 2016
Designer: Cherry Valley
These sculptural topiaries pruned in a spherical shape came in seventh on our Pinterest boards for their handsome nature.
Photographer: Ted Yarwood
Source: House & Home May 2010
Designer: Landscape architect, Thomas Sparling; planting, stonework, Don Valley Landscaping
Our sixth most popular pin was a backyard neatly lined with trimmed borders of evergreen hedges and a row of trees.
Photographer: Mark Burstyn
Source: House & Home April 2011
Designer: Garden design and architecture, Anthony Belcher; perennials, shrubs, vines, O.J. Muller Landscape Contractor
A lush, perfectly manicured wall of ivy is the perfect backdrop to this outdoor dining area, where pretty white flowers pop.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home August 2012
Designer: Landscape design, Terry Ryan
A close-up of labeled clear jars offers a great kitchen organizing solution which also lends a stylish note when displayed on open shelves.
You can’t go wrong with a backyard water feature . Coming in third is a miniature waterfall that brings a spa-like feel to this urban garden.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Landscape design, Brad and Meredyth Hilton
Lanterns paired with pillar candles is the perfect recipe for setting the mood at an outdoor dinner party.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home August 2012
Designer: Landscape design, Terry Ryan
Our number one pin for May: slatted walls that hide the air conditioning unit in this front yard garden. A clever tip if we do say so ourselves!
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home May 2014
Designer: Design, Sarah Hartill; contracting, Mason Brothers Construction