Tranquil outdoor spaces

A secluded spa sits up in the woods around this Pittsburgh home and connects to the nearby pool via a natural-looking waterfall.

Where is your special place to wind down? Having a calm, quiet place at home to decompress is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Homeowners are creating outdoor hideaways where they can find peace and quiet to ponder, read or just be. Browse our collection for inspiration to design your own peaceful spot.

Down a short flight of steps, a pavilion is tucked among the trees in this Cincinnati landscape, creating the perfect retreat to gaze at the trees or curl up with a good book.

An elegant white pagoda offers diners and loungers alike slashes of shade in this updated Cleveland back yard.

Fire pits and fire bowls add to the ambience of this Tampa Bay outdoor living space.

A small staircase leads down from this porch in Cincinnati to an outdoor play area, complete with a playset and a putting green for both the kids and the adults.

The Tea House in this Columbus back yard seemingly floats in a “pond” of garden stones hand-selected from the shores of South America for their size and perfect form.

The gazebo tucked into the woods surrounding this Dayton home is a perfect place to relax and clear the mind.

Soothing waterfalls establish the perfect backdrop for a cozy fire pit in this Dayton back yard.

Article by Tara Burchfield