Your yard is about to become your favorite hangout spot. Fall is upon us and with it comes a transformation in how most of us are spending time outdoors. Gone are the days of soaking up the sun ...

A coffee table that doubles up not only as a fire pit but also as a drink cooler and barbecue... That's our kind of fire pit garden. Nod to luxury a little more by choosing the finishing rattan weave ...

Whether you arrange a simple circle of paving stones in your backyard or create a whole outdoor living room, a fire pit can create great ambience.

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...