Best Outdoor/Patio Designers — 2026 Rankings
Outdoor living: patios, pergolas, pool decks, and outdoor furniture.
Top Firms for Outdoor/Patio Projects
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#1 — Design Within Reach Score: 100%
Portland, OR — Design Within Reach | The Best in Modern Furniture + Design
Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →
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#2 — de Gournay Score: 97%
New York, NY — de Gournay — Interior Design in New York, NY
Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →
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#3 — World Market Score: 97%
Dallas, TX — World Market Dallas Old Towne: Furniture, Home Decor, Specialty Foods, Gifts
Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →
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#4 — Stephanie Nickolson Design, Inc. Score: 79%
Wilmette, IL — Stephanie Nickolson Design, Inc.
Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →
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#5 — US Top Homes LLC Score: 78%
Salt Lake City, UT — US Top Homes LLC is an established interior designer serving the Salt Lake City, UT community with professional interior design services. Who we serve Customers Our homeowners get personalized guidance on what to do and when to do it as well as who to hire from our growing…
Specialties: Contemporary, Rustic. View full profile →
How We Rank Interior Designers
Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and portfolio presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like ASID/NCIDQ/IIDA (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of experience (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the best interior designer for outdoor/patio projects?
- Design Within Reach is currently the #1 ranked designer for outdoor/patio projects based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
- How do I hire an interior designer for a outdoor/patio project?
- Request 2–3 comparable portfolio examples, confirm the firm's fee structure (flat, hourly, or percentage of project cost), get the budget range in writing, and clarify whether construction administration is in scope. Each designer profile here lists published project types and budget tier.
- How are firms ranked for outdoor/patio projects?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and portfolio presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like ASID/NCIDQ/IIDA (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of experience (2%). There is no paid placement.