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.

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.

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.

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

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

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