Depending on your climate, backyard covered patio ideas can be a simple fix ... tucking a patio up against an exterior wall of the house and all you need is a cover to complete the look.

In London, a split-level terrace house is reworked into a soft and sturdy residence for Archmongers’s John Hybschmann.

While similar, each of these spaces is unique and can add different things to your house. Let's take a closer look at each design ... with a terrace. Since they aren't covered, you'll also have ...