This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Outdoor kitchens are evolving from seasonal grilling spots into permanent, year-round living spaces. Selecting ...
Grab the sunscreen and a pool float because you’ll want to dive right into these modern pool designs. On a hot day or balmy night, take a dip in your own pool or just enjoy the gorgeous view of your ...
You may think of an outdoor shower as belonging at a beach house, and while that’s certainly true (see No. 8 below), sand and salt aren’t the only things outdoor showers are good for. Here are 10 ...
Summer entertaining went to the next level with a new design trend – creating a room outside. This trend fabulously toes the line between indoor-outdoor living and provides a creative way to cultivate ...
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7 landscape design tips for beginners

Follow our beginner-friendly landscape design tips to turn your yard into a blooming paradise and personalize your outdoor space.
An outdoor kitchen is the most coveted backyard feature this year, and for good reason. Functional, stylish, and totally luxurious, there's really no reason not to have one in your own space. Taking ...
A Longmont backyard designed by Tilly swaps thirsty grass for functional outdoor living spaces and colorful plantings well-suited to Colorado's climate. Image courtesy of Tilly The Local newsletter is ...
LATHERING UP OUTDOORS is among life’s most wholesome kicks. Sun hits body parts that rarely see the light of day while water falls like rain beneath blue sky. Why must one wait for a stay at the beach ...
Twenty-three design firms transformed two houses—a Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach first!—with citron statements, fabric-wrapped rooms, and rippling wave motifs ...