Ask A Designer: 3 pros discuss creating an outdoor room
Fans for hot days and space heaters for cold nights can help make a patio feel even more like an “outdoor living room,” as seen in this backyard sitting area designed by Abbe Fenimore. Designers say that outdoor furnishings have come a long way. Look for rugs, lighting, sofas and more. (Melanie Johnson Photography/Abbe Fenimore via AP)