By now you ought to be getting prepared for the official start of terrace party time. Kicking off Memorial Day, this season means collecting outside, grilling and simmer for three or more months. Consider different events that could drive how you design, decorate and accessorize your terrace.

Molly Wood Garden Design

Baby bath tub. A gently upholstered and inviting terrace makes it easier to”ohh” and”ahh” over that umpteenth onesie that the mother-to-be opens.

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Chess club party. Cut loose after winning the tournament by playing a game at oversized scale.

Jobe Corral Architects

S’mores party. Maintain the graham crackers, Hershey bars and marshmallows near this terrace.

Allen Bianchi

Gallery party. The white walls and modern surroundings make this a fantastic spot for showcasing a new artist.

David Howell Design

Margaritas in Mexico party. This hacienda’s courtyard is the perfect spot to enjoy local flavors.

Carson Poetzl, Inc..

Loungey martini party. A contemporary Rat Pack would adore this comfortable and swanky terrace.

James Martin Associates

Serious grilling party. The grill is in prime position with this terrace, which is larger than many restaurant patios.

Grounded – Richard Risner RLA

“Only folks wearing architect eyeglasses allowed” party. Restricted colour? Check. Grid? Check. BKF chairs? Check. Vintage industrial stools? Check. Carefully framed perspectives? You get the idea.

Milieu Design

“An excuse to clip your fascinator” party. This gorgeous garden is the perfect setting for tea and headpieces.

450 Architects, Inc..

Weary hikers’ party. This get-away-from-it-all cabin has plenty of space for an outdoor soiree, no tie or jacket required.

Beautiful bones and purple stones

Book group assembly. To the kind of novel group where no one reads the novel, and the assembly is simply an excuse to get together dish.

Charles McClure – Expert Site Planning

Meditation and yoga party. No backyard is more peaceful than a Japanese garden.

Markus Canter (FCB:Layout )

Skinny-dipping party. You can warm up alongside the fire then.

Texas Construction Company

Texas barbecue party. There’s lots of room for a smoker and plenty of friends with this set of patios.

Film star party. The incredible views and setting give this landscape a swanky, exclusive vibe.

Outer space Landscape Architecture

“Seeing a lunar eclipse or meteor shower” party. There’s a futuristic, otherworldly look to this terrace.

Debra Campbell Design

Engagement party. The perspectives are perfect for taking involvement announcement pictures.

Risa boyer structure

Karaoke party. The upper terrace would make a excellent stage.

Think. Design Office

Indoor-outdoor party. This home was made for this sort of party, with seamless openings between the home and the terrace.

Cary Bernstein Architect

“Ladies who enjoy lunch” party. Dappled shade and a relaxed setting create the ideal setting for catching up with friends.

Randy Thueme Design Inc. – Landscape Architecture

Graduation party. Pacific perspectives, a boccie court and an outdoor pizza oven would make this grad paradise.

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