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The Best Outdoor Living Space Open to Everyone Finalists

Congratulations to the Best Outdoor Living Space - Open to Everyone winner! All the finalist projects were of incredibly high caliber. Take some time to review each of the finalists, as well as browse all the submissions by category.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Garden Birdhouse for kids big & small.

Submitted by Kristin Barlowe-Clauer
2018 winner
Venice, California, United States

Venice House

Submitted by Kiesel Design
2018 finalist
Bronxville, New York, United States

Village Retreat

Submitted by Renée Byers Landscape Architect
2018 finalist
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Jungly New Orleans backyard Remodel

Submitted by Liz Solms
2018 finalist
Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Art Barn Outdoor Living Space

Submitted by ORA
2018 finalist
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Best Curb Appeal
Open to Everyone
Best Edible Garden
Open to Everyone
Best Garden
Amateur
Best Hardscape Project
Open to Everyone
Best Landscape
Professional
Best Outdoor Living Space
Open to Everyone

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