We have hunted around the web to put together this collection of inspiring backyard designs, to influence your outdoor spaces. We have weeded out the rough to reveal a tidy border of modern decking, sun patios, landscaping, water features and mini pools.

Via Desire To Inspire

Via Sanders-Shiers
Concrete slabs create a contemporary set of stepping stones.

Via Decorshome
Envision your long narrow backyard as a chic runway of manicured lawn, flanked by architectural evergreens for year round wow factor; place a water feature or dining patio at the far end as a destination.

Via SheKnows
Uneven yards should be seen less as a problem and more of an opportunity, follow the topiary and create an interesting multi leveled patio to achieve a natural division of outdoor rooms.

Via Totally Cool Backyards
Fire pits allow you to use your yard longer into the evening, and the year.

Via Flickr.
Soften high walls with climbing plants, it can help create the illusion of a larger green space in small quarters.

Via ArteArchitectural
You don't always have to stick to a straight sided yard, fashion a curved wall to throw off dimensions.

Want a touch of Hollywood luxury? Think hot tub!

Via Miguel Angel

Via DigsDigs

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