{"id":8056,"date":"2017-05-02T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=8056"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:57:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T21:57:25","slug":"5-outdoor-spaces-we-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/5-outdoor-spaces-we-love\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Outdoor Spaces We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Outdoor spaces, such as courtyards, backyards, balconies and terraces, can greatly enhance a home\u2014and the lives of its residents. Here we\u2019ve identified five open-air gathering places that give new meaning to the term \u201coutdoor oasis.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>This captivating courtyard in San Marcos, California<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Abundant greenery, elegant brick pavers, sleek iron balusters and a trio of eye-catching copper fountains\u2026 Need we say more?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8069\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/california\/san-diego-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8069 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reilly_at_SummitatSanElijoHills.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard of two-story home \" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reilly_at_SummitatSanElijoHills.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reilly_at_SummitatSanElijoHills-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Reilly at The Summit at San Elijo Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><em>This fabulous fireplace in Kissimmee, Florida <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Every evening should end in front of a fireplace\u2014especially if it\u2019s this inviting outdoor fireplace with adjacent paver-stone patio.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8068\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/florida\/orlando-new-homes\/kissimmee\/north-pointe\/reece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8068 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reece_in_Kissimmee.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor fireplace and sitting area in backyard\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reece_in_Kissimmee.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Reece_in_Kissimmee-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Reece\u00a0at North Pointe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><em>This breathtaking backyard in Cave Creek, Arizona<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A spacious covered patio and pristine pool with adjacent built-in barbeque are perfect for lounging\u2014and entertaining!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8074\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/arizona\/phoenix-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Robert_at_CanyonRidgeEstates.jpg\" alt=\"Covered patio, pool and pergola in backyard\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Robert_at_CanyonRidgeEstates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Robert_at_CanyonRidgeEstates-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Robert at Canyon Ridge Estates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><em>This relaxing rooftop terrace in Baltimore, Maryland<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This outdoor entertaining space boasts a generous seating area, a stunning stacked stone fireplace and miles of clear blue skies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8067\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/maryland\/baltimore-metro-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8067 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kingsley_at_HampdenSquare.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftop terrace with outdoor fireplace and sitting area\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kingsley_at_HampdenSquare.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kingsley_at_HampdenSquare-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kingsley at Hampden Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><em>This attractive deck in Aldie, Virginia<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This charming wooden deck with bright white railing was made for gathering with family and friends!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8066\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/virginia\/northern-virginia-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Amherst_at_AldieEstates.jpg\" alt=\"Deck with sitting area\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Amherst_at_AldieEstates.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Amherst_at_AldieEstates-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Amherst at Aldie Estates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>To learn more about these exceptional outdoor spaces\u2014and find new communities and homes in your area\u2014visit <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>RichmondAmerican.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outdoor spaces, such as courtyards, backyards, balconies and terraces, can greatly enhance a home\u2014and the lives of its residents. 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