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We dropped in on Backdrop co-founders Natalie and Caleb Ebel to find out how they created their dreamy courtyard patio in Los Angeles.

A second-generation vintner and her half-sister, both interior designers, put their heads together to build a home on a Napa vineyard with deep, sentimental roots—and views for days.

Lazy summer days deserve the laziest chair there ever was, a glorified, weatherized bean bag chair built for lounging, floating, and staying supine in the sun.

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Interior designer Corine Maggio didn't intend to settle in to her Marin County cottage for too long. But the home's charm and potential, and a challenging market, convinced her to stay.

To get the most out of a patio, a Phoenix real estate agent turned to designer Charlie Ray for a garden that’s cool and composed.

You want an outdoor shower, but have you thought of everything you need? Three design experts weigh in.