It’s finally that time of year where homeowners can extend their everyday living beyond the walls of their homes. Here, BUILDER highlights seven outdoor living spaces from last year’s Builder’s Choice Design Award winners that would be ideal spots for a morning coffee or an afternoon glass of wine.
From the farmhouse front porch on the Haymarket Court plan to the screened-in space in the Project of the Year, see below for some outdoor design inspiration from these award-winning projects. Plus, don’t forget to submit your entries to the 2022 edition of the program, which is open now until May 6.
Forest Hill Garden & Pavilion
2021 BCDA: Accessory Building/Outdoor Spaces, Grand
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Architect: Amantea Architects

Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Haymarket Court
2021 BCDA: Production, Semi-Custom, or Spec, 3,500 Square Feet or Less, Grand
Location: Campbell, California
Architect: Robert Hidey Architects

Jeffrey Totaro
Lang St. Marie Residence
2021 BCDA: Modular/Prefab Home, Merit
Location: Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Architect: Richard Pedranti Architect

Michael J. Lee Photography
Back River
2021 BCDA: Project of the Year
Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts
Architect: Hutker Architects

Alex Fradkin, Kayla Rocca, Kevin James
Woodhouse
2021 BCDA: Custom Home, 5,000 Square Feet or Less, Grand
Location: Singhampton, Ontario
Architect: superkül

Keith Isaacs
Highland House
2021 BCDA: Renovations and Additions, Merit
Location: Indianapolis
Architect: One 10 Studio Architects

Anice Hoachlander
30th Street House
2021 BCDA: Custom Home, More Than 5,000 Square Feet, Merit
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architect: Robert Gurney Architect