Much more than just lawns, the backyards of today make full use of this area's unlimited possibilities for lounging, dining, playing, and communing with nature. Outdoor kitchens make cooking a treat for the senses while backyard fireplaces create a natural gathering place for friends and family. Decks, patios and porches can be transformed into fully furnished outdoor rooms with floors, walls and ceilings. Backyard Idea Book helps readers unlock the extraordinary possibilities of this incredibly flexible area, and showcases a huge array of cutting-edge ideas for turning backyards into personal, satisfying spaces. New twists on old themes are offered, as well as some of the freshest ideas from the brightest talent in landscape design. An effective combination of stylistic concepts and hands-on advice helps readers select specific projects, while hundreds of color photos serve to inspire and delight.
Lee Anne White is a landscape designer, writer and award-winning photographer. Her photographs have appeared in many home design and landscaping books as well as in Garden Design, Fine Gardening, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living Gardener, AQUA, Traditional Home, and Home Magazine. She is also the author of Outdoor Living Idea Book, Backyard Idea Book, and Pool Idea Book, all published by The Taunton Press.
