These examples of conceptual outdoor design embrace creativity and are more whimsicial than traditional furnishings and backyard accessories. In addition to offering style and convenience, these examples are also forward-thinking, often drawing inspiration from nature or even from more complex architecture and engineering feats.
Standouts include Vincent Koenders' 'Park Seat' -- a modular bench that boasts an innovative sliding component. This element is not only visually bold but also doubles as a storage surface for plants and other backyard accessories.
Additional outdoor design favorites include VONDOM's heart-shaped 'AGATHA' collection of poolside chairs. The playful collection features seats of varying sizes, making it ideal for parents with small children. Additionally, Gufram's 'Pratone' chaise lounge resembles an oversized panel of blooming grass, making it both an artistic and practical accent to contemporary backyards.
25 Examples of Conceptual Outdoor Design
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Levitating Tree Tents
The Levitat Sleeping Abode Provides an Above-Ground Night's Rest
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Rooted Bench Designs
Etsy's StudioLiscious Shop Creates Nature-Inspired Furniture Pieces
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Modern Portable Fireplaces
The 'Fireglobe' Portable Fire Pit Offers a Gorgeously Functional Design
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Hanging Kid Cabanas
The Go! HangOut HugglePod Beach Cabana is a Kid-Friendly Outdoor Hangout
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Solar-Powered BBQs
The PhotonGrill BBQ Uses the Power of the Sun to Cook Your Meal
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Pastel Mid-Century Furniture
The Cruiser Collection is Inspired by California Hot Rod Culture
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Ageless Modular Firepits
The Stahl Fireplace is Designed to Bring a Sense of Camping to Backyards
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Faux Naturel Outdoor Tables
The Root Coffee Table Copies the Aesthetic of a Tree Stump
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Plant-Integrating Benches
ParkedBench Gives People a Place to Relax and Plants a Place to Grow
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Phantasmagoric Light Show Chairs
The Lumilixe LED Lounge Chair is the Perfect Modern Lounger
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Concrete Ping Pong Tables
This Mature Table Tennis Piece is for Players Who Appreciate Aesthetics
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Structural Grassy Chairs
This Unique Chaise Lounge is Stunning and Atypical
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Modernist Cottage Decor
Merkled Studio's Woven Patio Furniture Works Indoors and Outside
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Modern Backyard Hammocks
Lujo's Spacious Modern Hammocks Have a Free-Standing Design
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Gigantic Backyard Hammocks
The Mega Hammock Can Fit Your Entire Family in One Sitting
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Stitched Outdoor Chairs
These Charming Chairs Give the Appearance of Being Stitched Together
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Rugged Outdoor Kitchens
The Steininger 'Rock Air' Outdoor Kitchen Design is Crafted in Austria
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Urban Gardening Decor
West Elm's Cityscape Planters are Stacked to Create Abstract Structures
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Heavy-Duty Bird Houses
This Concrete Birdhouse Exudes a Remarkably Delicate Design
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Heart-Shaped Patio Furnishings
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's VONDOM Collection Celebrates Love
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Giant Braided Furniture
Monica Armani Designs the TOSCA Collection for Tribu
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Stone-Inspired Seating
These Outdoor Chairs Use High Quality Material to Mimic Rock Formations
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See-Through Window Birdhouses
The Nature Scene Window Bird Feeder Brings Birds to Your Window
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Luxe Backyard Pyramids
The Giant Tipi from Gandia Blasco Turns One's Patio into an Oasis
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Cyclist Camping Kits
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Reclaimed Log Beds
SUBU Design Architecture Creates an Organically Modern Furniture Piece
Modern Portable Log Fires
This Portable Log Fire Can Be Used on the Beach or in a Fireplace
Freestanding Bathtub Decor
These Sleekly Designed Tubs Were Inspired by the Shape of a Hammock
Redesigned Industrial Lofts
This Amsterdam Apartment Embraces Industrial Elements
Nomadic Lifestyle Tents
The 'Melina' Backpack Tent Makes Anywhere a Place to Rest
Minimalist Multitasking Desktops
Three Shelf Table Desks Provide Multilayers of Work Surfaces
Cozy Suspended Nets
Egue & Seta Creates a Unique Resting Area in the Home for Readers
Oceanic Coffee Tables
The LA Tables 'Lagoon Table' is Inspired by the Landscape of Saint Martin
Multipurpose Camp Tents
The 'flying tent' Features a Four-in-One Design for Comfy Camping
DIY Cardboard Toys
MacoshDesign Created Downloadable Templates to Make Eco-Friendly Toys
Multi-Functional Kitchen Appliances
The Whirpool Levita Aims to Make Cooking More Convenient
Levitating Tree Tents
The Levitat Sleeping Abode Provides an Above-Ground Night's Rest
DIY Furniture-Making Systems
Modos by Matt Tyson is Made up of Wooden Boards and Aluminum Hinges
Hybrid Hammock Tents
The Nube Swinging Bed Offers a Dry Place to Camp While in the Trees
Oversized Enveloping Chairs
The Chill Bag is a Big Bean Bag Chair that's Eight Feet in Diameter
Mesmerising Desert Tents
Léa Donnan's Afghan Tents Brighten Up the Desert
Compact Camping Essentials
CB2's Lean-To Tent Features a Great Design for On-the-Go Travel
Inflatable Bed Abodes
The Campeggi is a Temporary Guest Bed That Provides Secluded Privacy
LED-Embedded Hammocks
The ENO DoubleNest LED Hammock Camp Bed Provides Comfort in the Wilderness
Table Topography
The River Collection by Greg Klassen Is Inspired by the Natural Patterns
Elegant Folding Chairs
Kaufmann Mercantile's Waxed Canvas Chair is Sleek and Rustic
Modern Portable Fireplaces
The 'Fireglobe' Portable Fire Pit Offers a Gorgeously Functional Design
Public Napping Chairs
This Modern Seat is Meant to be Placed in Cities for a Temporary Relief
Freshness-Detecting Coffee Grinders
This Smart Coffee Grinder Can Detect the Freshness of Beans
Unexpected Furniture Fabrics
This Student Art Exhibit Showcases Unusual Soft Furniture Designs
Lounging Hammock Tents
The Draumr Tent Rests Off the Ground like a Tree Swing
Autonomous Indoor Hammocks
Dissidence by Laurent Corio Comes with Its Own Wooden Stand
Weather-Resistant Camping Trailers
The Base Trailer Provides a Comfortable Home Away from Home
Scotland Summers Furniture
The Bothy Collection by Caledonia Silva is Timelessly Modern
Eco-Friendly Fireplaces
The Ignis 'Vitrum L' Bioethanol Fireplace is Ventless for Easy Installing
Atypical Table Tennis Designs
The Easter Island Ping Pong Table Cyprien Chabert is Complex
Suspended Steel Staircases
The Penthouse Features a Staircase Made from Criss-Crossing Steel Rods
Organized TV Trays
Caddy is a TV Tray Table to Keep Tablets, Remotes, Phones & Drinks Neat
Fastener-Free Porch Swings
The 'Arrowhead Porch Swing' Offers a Modern Take on an American Classic
Luxury Avian Abodes
This Glass Bird House Caters to Your Feathered Friends with Expensive Taste
Curved Landscape Tables
The Wave City Wooden Coffee Table Conceals an Inverted 3D Urban Skyline
Smart Kitchen Islands
This Smart Island Concept Simplifies the Cooking Process
Layered Seascape Furnishings
Duffy London's Abyss Table Mimics The Depths of the Ocean
Retro-Modern French Apartments
This Parisian Residence Marries Vintage and Contemporary Themes
Occult Coffee Tables
These Custom Coffee Tables Can Feature a Ouija Board Aesthetic
Gamer Coffee Tables
The Chicago Gaming Signature Foosball Living Room Table is Game-Ready
Solar Bench Chargers
These Boston Benches by Soofa Charge Your Tech Devices Using the Sun's Energy
Fashion Logo Furniture
This High-Fashion Chair by Versace Brings the Brand's Style to Home Decor
Stadium-Style Cafes
This New Starbucks Location in Las Vegas Features Communal Seating
Remixed Artisan Furnishings
West Elm's Sculpted Metal and Leather Bowl Chair is Retro-Modern
Privacy Screen Tables
Bram Boo's Mate Table is an Unusual Piece of Privacy Screen Furniture
Relaxation Hybrid Seating
This Outdoor Rocking Chair is One Part Chair, One Part Hammock
Ergonomically Arched Seats
The B-LINE Chairs Provide Safe Work Furniture for Everyday Use
Coloring Tape Rolls
This Washi Tape Design is Like a Coloring Book in Adhesive Roll Form
Geometric Symmetry Seating
Knostantin Achkov's Chair Electron Redefines Traditional Seat Designs
Hanging Hammock Chairs
FieldCandy's 'Hang-About Hanging Chair' is a Fun Outdoor Furniture Piece
Backpack BBQ Grills
The GoBQ is a Foldable Fabric Grill That Can Withstand High Temperatures
Upcycled Clothing Chairs
Anna Herrmann Uses Old Clothes to Make Sustainable Furniture
Playfully Printed Dinnerware
The 'Chil-Dish Project' Has Kids Create 3D-Printed Designs and Dishes
Classroom-Friendly Standing Desks
The UpGrade System is Designed to Help Kids Stay Active
Beastly Furniture
The Bear Table by Daniel Lewis Garcia is Shaped Like the Furry Animal
Bouncy Backyard Waterparks
The Magic Time Titan Falls Inflatable Water Slide and Pool is Expansive
Single Lifestyle Seating
The JARI Chair is Inspired by the Phenomenon of Korean Bachelors
Irregular Interconnected Furniture
The 'Branca' Seating Furniture is Beautifully Unexpected
One-for-One Hammocks
The High Hopes Hammock Gives One to a Person in Need with Each One Purchased
Bar-Embedded Coffee Tables
The 'Bottleship Mark 2' Magazine Shelf Has Drinks and Reading Material
Retro-Themed Tech Storage
Etsy's BushakanSF Shop Features Elegant Smartphone and Eyewear Decor
Biodegradable Fungi Chairs
The Terreform ONE Seat is Temporal With a Make of Compostable Mushrooms
Glass Cylinder Fireplaces
Ponton by Wolf Udo Wagner is Clean and Contemporary for the Modern Home
Sun-Filtering Tents
This Dermatological Sun Shade Blocks Out Harmful Rays
Rustic Sphere Shelving
The Shape Wall Shelf from West Elm Doubles as an Elegant Art Piece
Puzzle-Constructed Furniture
Lock Furniture Presents the 'Lese' Collection
Globular Desert Loungers
The Etazin Lounge Chair is a Desert Oasis in Itself
Hybrid Camping Sacks
The HackedPack Hammock Backpack is Doubly Practical
Heated Foot Hammocks
This Mini Hammock is Designed to Keep Feet Toasty With an Electric Fleece
Immersive Movie Marketing Kiosks
Creo Worked with Universal on this 'Minions' Movie Release Kiosk
Lightweight Heat-Blocking Tents
The Siesta4 is a Tent That Stays Cool and Dark in Direct Sunlight
Multifaceted Barbecue Tools
The Stingray BBQ is Seven Different Utensils in One
Vehicular Hammock Seats
The Tailgaters Hammock Provides Two Chairs for Game-Goers to Enjoy
Toadstool-Shaped Furniture Collections
The New Pieces from Masquespacio are Inspired by Toadstools
Professional Wood Sommeliers
NYC's Royalton Hotel Has a Fireplace Program with a Wood Sommelier
Automated Spring Water Purifiers
The Super-S Purifier Replicates Fresh Mountain Water for the Home
Modular Stove Systems
The SPEETBOX Wood Stove is Designed in Cubes for Customized Arrangement
Inner City Bird Houses
The Nest Project Places Bird Houses on Street Sign Poles & Fences
Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
Dad-Approved Grilling Sets
Kaufmann Mercantile's Chef Gift Set for Dad Features BBQ Accessories
Air-Enhancing Kitchen Range Hoods
The Elica 'Empty Sky' Range Hood Works to Keep Air Fresh
Bejeweled Outdoor Fireplaces
This Enclosed Crystal Fire Pit is Intended to be Enjoyed Outdoors
Melting Glacier Benches
The Drift Chair Sculptures Replicate Sedimentary Layers of the Earth
Cartoon-Like Furniture
This Italian Designer Releases a Cartoon-Inspired Chair
Imaginative Indoor Tents
The FiveJoy Kids Teepee is Easily Setup and Stored Away
Concrete Cityscape Coasters
These Drink Salvers Feature a Topographic Print of a Map of Athens
Virtual Decorating Apps
Furnish's Augmented Reality App for Interior Design Makes Choices Easy
Sinuous Illusion Designs
A Collection of Wire Wave Pieces Experiments with Graphic Trompe l'Oeil
Elegantly Versatile Smartwatches
These Martian Watches Include Designs From Guess
Scattered Mirror Furnishings
The Hurricane Table by Reinier Bosch is Elegantly Reflective
Multifunctional Flatbed Swings
The HearthSong 'SkyCurve' Backyard Swing Supports Up to Four Kids
UV-Blocking Kiddie Pools
The Roarin' Shark Inflatable Pool Provides Heat Relief and Sun Protection
Romantic Ribbon Chairs
Nika Zupanc's Contemporary Seat Features a Back Inspired by a Feminine Bow
Birdhouse Design Kits
Hobbycraft's Craft Set Lets Paint Their Own Bird Box
Sling Back Rocking Chairs
The First Rocking Chair by Muller Van Severen is Colorful and Minimalist
Eco Fuel Fireplaces
This Lenox Ventless Fireplace is Powered by Bio Ethanol for a Clean Burn
Flotation Device Swords
The Star Wars Lightsaber Pool Noodles Allow Kids to Safely Duel
Heavy-Duty Bird Houses
This Concrete Birdhouse Exudes a Remarkably Delicate Design
Chaise Lounge Bathtubs
This Modern Bathtub from Moma Design Features Two Elegant Glass Panels
Summery Hammock Chairs
This Designer Olvis Ceiling Chair is the Perfect Way to Relax This Season
Rustic Leather Benches
CB2's Director Bench Design Boasts Vintage-Inspired Elements
Portable Ping Pong Tables
A Good Round of Table-Tennis is at Your Fingertips with Pongo
Rotating Park Benches
The Rolling Bench Can Be Rotated To Provide You With A Dry Seat
Musical Park Benches
This Fun Public Furniture Piece That Encourages Play
Arboreal Jewelry Storage
The Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch is Organically Ornate
Charitable Back-to-School Supplies
The Whole Foods Market x PBS KIDS Campaign Benefits Young Minds
Layered Stone Furnishings
Jonathan Zawada AFFORDANCES #1 Series is Sculpturally Ornate
Performance-Enhancing Chairs
This Chair for Athletes Improves Performance by Changing Temperature
Circular Ceiling Beds
The Island-Inspired Hammock Like Floating Bed is Ideal for Summer Relaxation
BBQ-Assisting Watches
The GrillTimer Watch Helps You Keep Tabs On Your Barbecuing Efforts
Roped Backrest Seating
The YC1 Chair by Mikiya Kobayashi Boasts Striking Details
Contemporary Porch Furnishings
The V5 Rocker Chair is a Fresh Take on a Classic Design
Artistic BBQ Equipment
Disc-It Custom Grills Feature Whimsical Designs for the BBQ Connoisseur
Lightweight Miniature Fireplaces
The Lexington Tabletop Fireplace by Anywhere Fireplace is Chic
Illuminated Grilling Accessories
These Handy Grilling Utensils Feature Built-In LED Lights
Retro Gamer Entertainment Systems
This DIY Nintendo Home Theater System Looks Like a Real Game
Sleek Weatherproof Seating
The Sadie Indoor/Outdoor Chair by Joey Ruiter is Versatile
Acrylic Top Tables
Minis by Peter Johansen is Changeable and Lightweight
Animated Light Photography
These Images Combine Still Frames with Whimsical Moving Lights
Sheer Fabric Loungers
Slow Chair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Has an Airy Aesthetic
BBQ-Themed Research Labs
The GE SXSW Research Lab Boasts a 12 Foot Tall Brisket Smoker
Versatile Hollow Furniture
Orbit by Nersi Nasseri Boasts a Colorful Midsection
Distraction-Free Desks
The Hoodie Office Desks Will Help You Be More Productive
Motion-Enhanced Cinema Seats
The D-Box Seats Make Movie-Viewing More Immersive
Adventurous Sleeping Stunts
Icebreaker Marks Its New Store Launch with a Daring Publicity Stunt
Safety-Focused Kid Watches
The Xiaomi 'Mi Bunny' Allows Parents to Keep Tabs on Youngsters
Slender Waste Organizers
The Joseph Joseph 'Stack' Waste Bin System Helps Declutter Kitchens
Custom Contemporary Furniture
The Ego Chair Allows You to Customize Colors and Patterns
Elegant Trinket Accessories
West Elm's Glass Shadow Boxes are a Modern Take on a Vintage Design
Hands-Free Beer Holsters
The 'Man-Can Clip' is a Beer Holder That Straps to the Waist
Celeb Fireplace Videos
You Can Watch Nick Offerman and a Burning Yule Log This Holiday Season
Ultra-Comfortable Car Seats
These Luxury Car Seats Give Your Rear End the Comfort It Deserves
Lazy Grass Loungers
The Field Hammock is the Perfect Bed of Grass to Lay On
Wanderlust Cookie Campaigns
This New Oreo Ad Shows the Secret to New Flavors is Exploration
Playfully Packaged Trash Cans
The ImagoBox Project Covers City Benches & Trash Bins with Animation