Not all outdoor living spaces are on the backside of your house. Instead of having a patio on the backside of the house, you could have a porch on the front side. You could add a porch swing with a decorative railing design. Your porch should be like a welcoming front space for those coming to visit your home. It...
“Life is checkered shade and sunshine.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Every sunny day is better with a little shade. But what do you do if your outdoor living space is uncovered, and you need a quick backyard shade solution? Start shopping for a shade sail. Also called sail shades, these fabric canopies are an excellent way to cover a patio,...
“Your home should tell the story of who you are—and be a collection of what you love—brought together under one roof.” - Nate Berkus Just as your home’s interior reflects your personality, your home’s exterior should as well. View an outdoor wall as an extended decorating opportunity and you begin to understand why outdoor rooms are a big decorating trend....
City life comes with a long list of benefits. You’re always surrounded by interesting places and people. And — if you live in an apartment or condo — you never have to deal with the hassle of lawn care. For green-thumbed individuals, though, living in the city can be a major sacrifice. Without a backyard, cultivating a green space to...
Did you know that residential landscaping can cost upwards of $15,000? While that number is on the high end, it’s clear that designing and executing a beautiful outdoor space doesn’t come cheap! Many homeowners justify this expense with the value improved curb appeal will add to their property. But that does little to ease the mind of any homeowner who...
The summer heat doesn’t discriminate. But not everyone can excavate their backyard to make way for an inground swimming pool. Above-ground pools get a bad rap for no reason. All it takes is a stylish patio or strategically placed pool deck to make these swimming holes look as good as their inground counterparts. In fact, if you ask us, some...
Recent events have pushed homeowners to find new and versatile ways to utilize their outdoor spaces. In many cases, the solution is to convert all or part of their backyard into an outdoor room. Outdoor rooms aren’t identical to their interior counterparts. They tend to be more casual and built to withstand Mother Nature and all of her abuse. But...
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” - Paulo Coelho Few things are more lowly than the common cinder block. But few things are more adaptable, more transformable than this basic concrete box. From fire pits to planters, from benches to walls, it’s easy and affordable to create something delightfully useful...
“This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can't see how deep it is.” - Dennis Rodman You’ve always wanted a swimming pool in your backyard. Now that you own your own home, you can finally have one. The first step is to decide what type and size of pool you can build. Consider...
It doesn’t take a professional landscaper to see why tropical gardens are currently all the rage. After all, who wouldn’t want their backyard to feel like a tropical island getaway 24/7? But giving your garden a tropical vibe isn’t as simple as planting a few palm trees and calling it a day. Creating one of these gardens requires an eye...
