Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips

Pool View Emily Henderson Pool

Emily Henderson Designed Her Portland Farm’s Garden Around a Plunge Pool—Here’s Why

It was all part of a big backyard overhaul.

October 27, 2023

October 29, 2023

Lu - La Studios Slide

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish

This design duo turned a basic backyard into an interactive paradise for play.

October 3, 2023

October 5, 2023

Burchard Design Co. Backyard

The 5 Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your Outdoor Space

Interior designers spot these common outdoor decorating mistakes over and over again. And you may not even realize you’re making them.

July 20, 2023

July 22, 2023

Outdoor Dining Table

I’m Moving My Dining Room Outside—Here Are My 5 Rules for Indoor-Outdoor Living

How to embrace nature indoors and outdoors.

April 13, 2023

July 22, 2023

The Latest From Sunset

Kismet Labneh

Kismet Labneh

Kefir grains are the mysterious little fun-with-fermentation blobs that we use to culture fresh milk and cream into labneh.

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Kismet Smashed Potatoes

Perfect Smashed Potatoes

Simmer-smash-crisp, the holy trinity of root vegetable cooking techniques, never fails to deliver.

April 23, 2024

April 24, 2024

Kismet Baked Salmon

The Only Way to Bake a Salmon

This salmon dish shines at any temp; it’s just as much a star set out cold for breakfast as it is served straight from the oven for dinner.

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Kismet Cucumber Salad

Can’t-Take-It-off-the-Menu Cucumber Salad

This salad’s enduring popularity on the Kismet menu proves, year after year, that cucumbers are universally loved.

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Extend Your Living Space

Long Bocce Ball Court in Yard

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

Could this backyard game be the new pickleball? It’s time to get in on the fun.

May 4, 2023

November 10, 2023

Side Yard Dining

With This New Garden Trend, You Can Literally Make Your Yard Bigger

You might not realize that you have unused side-yard space for a fire pit, conversation area, and more.

February 23, 2023

March 27, 2023

Terra Outdoor Dining Table Belvedere Benches

A Driveway Is Transformed into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

The compact and neglected space becomes a spot for gardening, grilling, dining, and more.

January 4, 2023

April 15, 2023

Saffron + Poe Patio Overview

This Pocket Patio Is a Masterclass on How to Maximize Space

Let two designers show you how to fit everything you need in less than 400 square feet.

November 25, 2022

February 18, 2023

Beyond the Lawn

Wide View of Outdoor Movie Area

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

A well-thought-out design means you’ll be enjoying movies outside, not dealing with crucial mistakes.

December 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Outdoor shower

Installing an Outdoor Shower Is Easier Than You Think. We’ve Got the Ultimate Guide

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

May 26, 2022

May 27, 2022

Sun + Water tubes

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

These beach and pool accessories are built to last.

June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

Pool in a desert backyard

You Don’t Need a Big Pool. This Perfect Little Garden Proves Why.

A small Los Angeles garden has everything one needs for the perfect spring hang.

March 23, 2022

March 31, 2022

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Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

Steal the Casual, Sunny Look of this Outdoor Dining Room in Tiburon

Steal the Casual, Sunny Look of this Outdoor Dining Room in Tiburon

Your Travel Souvenirs Would Look So Much Better as Decor. Here's How to Do It

Your Travel Souvenirs Would Look So Much Better as Decor. Here’s How to Do It

This Potting Bench Is the Ultimate Gardener Gift

This Potting Bench Is the Ultimate Gardener Gift

Need a New Yard Solution? Try These Ground Cover Superstars

Need a New Yard Solution? Try These Ground Cover Superstars

The Best Ways to Light Your Garden at Night

The Best Ways to Light Your Garden at Night

Give Your Backyard a Glow-up with Lawn Games That Actually Look Good

Give Your Backyard a Glow-up with Lawn Games That Actually Look Good

When a Marble Slab Changes Everything: The Ultimate Beach House Kitchen

When a Marble Slab Changes Everything: The Ultimate Beach House Kitchen

I'm Transforming My Yard into a Native Habitat. Am I a Gardener Now?

I’m Transforming My Yard into a Native Habitat. Am I a Gardener Now?

You Don’t Need a Big Pool. This Perfect Little Garden Proves Why.

You Don’t Need a Big Pool. This Perfect Little Garden Proves Why.

They Fled L.A. for the Desert. Then Her 'Renovator's Gene' Kicked In

They Fled L.A. for the Desert. Then Her ‘Renovator’s Gene’ Kicked In

Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU

Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU

How to Create a Lawn-Like Landscape That’s Not Really a Lawn

How to Create a Lawn-Like Landscape That’s Not Really a Lawn

The Hottest 2022 Trends for Your Social Front Yard

The Hottest 2022 Trends for Your Social Front Yard

A Landscape Designer's Tips for Creating an All-Seasons Outdoor Living Room

A Landscape Designer’s Tips for Creating an All-Seasons Outdoor Living Room

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