These outdoor living room ideas will help you transform your backyard into an extension of your home. All it takes is a little planning, design know-how and expert advice. Until we turned our gardens ...

This season and beyond, outdoor spaces offer more than ever as a place to relax and unwind or host others for al fresco get-togethers. Here are some current trends to help refresh your open-air rooms.

As homeowners expand their living space into the great outdoors, the need for proper outdoor lighting has become increasingly important. Today’s exterior lighting goes well beyond the functionality of ...

Summer puts the spotlight on what’s great about outdoor living spaces: cooling breezes, a scenic view of the garden and easy grilling on the barbecue. Just clearing away backyard clutter and finding a ...

With outdoor living rooms becoming the space du jour, classy concrete patio ideas are a must for a timeless look in any backyard. The beauty of a concrete patio is that it’s low-maintenance and ...

An inviting alfresco living space can add major appeal to your home, especially if you tap into backyard patio ideas to truly transform your outdoor mojo. “The outdoor living rooms and dining rooms ...

Spring is the season to get head outdoors and enjoy the smell of freshly cut lawns and blooming flowers. As many homeowners get ready to spend their time and hard-earned cash on improving their ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

A greenhouse is a great addition to just about any garden in any climate. Want to extend your growing season or try growing a few warmer-climate plants? Greenhouses can create the perfect microclimate ...

If you want to enhance your patio entertaining, the 2021 NW Natural Street of Dreams luxury home tour in Happy Valley through Aug. 22 has al fresco spaces, big and small, designed for dining and ...