As the final days of summer approach, it’s easy to want to spend all your time outside in a lush backyard. Dining, entertaining, lounging, gardening—it’s all appealing. Although not everyone has the ...

Spring is (finally!) here... and so are the April showers. Don't let a string of gray and rainy days impede your enjoyment of the outdoors. The next best thing to lounging alfresco is enjoying free ...

Design outdoor spaces that last year-round with climate-smart materials, durable layouts, and expert strategies that reduce ...

Over the course of the last few years, our outdoor living spaces have changed significantly. This is in large part due to the pandemic when the desire for porches and patios was at an all-time high.

If you're interested in outdoor living trends, you've come to the right place. We're breaking down what we know about consumer habits as it relates to outdoor living space, patio space, trends in ...

This black-and-white courtyard at a Dallas home spans just 875 square feet but packs a punch. It is the work of Melissa Gerstle Design. Stephen Karlisch From a full-scale, resortlike backyard retreat ...

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 ...

When the pandemic struck, causing numerous businesses to falter and suffer, there were a few sectors that not only survived but also thrived. Among these was the outdoor living industry. My business, ...

Outdoor living market hits $2.35 billion as Americans redesign backyards. Fueled by shifting lifestyles and smarter home tech, outdoor living spaces are evolving fast. No longer just for weekend ...