Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips

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This Backyard Proves Concrete Can Actually Be Chic

Concrete Collaborative co-founder Kate Balsis brings life and personality into her outdoor space through tonal hardscaping, playful pattern, and lush plant palettes designed to soften every edge.

August 19, 2026

August 17, 2026

Outdoor Living

The Backyard Upgrade Everyone Will Be Talking About: Meet the Outdoor Bar Shed

The latest backyard trend is a dedicated entertaining hub that brings style, personality, and purpose to underused corners of the landscape.

August 14, 2026

Decorating & Design

These Two Products Completely Changed My Outdoor Deck

Sunday s’mores nights, anyone?

August 14, 2026

August 20, 2026

Outdoor Living

This Tile Trend Is About to Be in Every Backyard This Summer

Glass tile, saturated color, and outdoor showers are bringing resort-inspired style to outdoor spaces.

June 11, 2026

August 13, 2026

Extend Your Living Space

Landscaping

What Does a $500,000 Backyard Actually Get You?

A growing wave of affluent homeowners is redefining outdoor living—and the numbers can be staggering. All’s not lost if your budget isn’t that high, though.

May 28, 2026

July 4, 2026

Decorating & Design

This Is the Most Popular Outdoor Design Feature Right Now

Summer patio parties only, please.

June 23, 2026

June 30, 2026

Landscaping

The 6 Backyard Design Mistakes People Make Far Too Often (and What to Do Instead)

Two landscaping experts share their tried-and-true methods.

June 1, 2026

June 2, 2026

Landscaping

Bored with Your Backyard? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Add Personality to Your Landscape Design

San Francisco design studio Friday Gardens is adding a pop of personality to the modern backyard.

April 16, 2026

April 15, 2026

Beyond the Lawn

Dining Cooking and Lounging Spaces in Outdoor Kitchen

Grilling

The New Outdoor Kitchen Is Actually Three Rooms

Try these designer tips for creating distinct prep, cooking, and gathering zones that make it easier to host.

July 16, 2026

July 15, 2026

Garden Basics

This Is the Secret to a Better Backyard

Try these 10 practical tips for designing hillside landscapes that work with terrain.

April 30, 2026

April 29, 2026

Decorating & Design

7 Outdoor Furniture Brands to Shop If You Want a More Sustainable Backyard

And many of these retailers are based out West.

June 5, 2026

July 4, 2026

Decorating & Design

The Common Mistakes You’re Making When Storing Outdoor Furniture

Don’t forget to protect your dreamy exterior with these expert-approved tips.

September 8, 2025

September 11, 2025

Outdoor Living

Meet the Cocktail Pool, a Small-but-Mighty Addition to Your Exterior

The Secret to Creating an Outdoor Space That Feels Like a Vacation

5 Outdoor Decorating Tricks You Can Score from Your Favorite Hotels

The New Outdoor Kitchen Is Actually Three Rooms

The Latest From Sunset

This Backyard Proves Concrete Can Actually Be Chic

The Backyard Upgrade Everyone Will Be Talking About: Meet the Outdoor Bar Shed

These Two Products Completely Changed My Outdoor Deck

This Tile Trend Is About to Be in Every Backyard This Summer

Extend Your Living Space

What Does a $500,000 Backyard Actually Get You?

This Is the Most Popular Outdoor Design Feature Right Now

The 6 Backyard Design Mistakes People Make Far Too Often (and What to Do Instead)

Bored with Your Backyard? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Add Personality to Your Landscape Design

Beyond the Lawn

The New Outdoor Kitchen Is Actually Three Rooms

This Is the Secret to a Better Backyard

7 Outdoor Furniture Brands to Shop If You Want a More Sustainable Backyard

The Common Mistakes You’re Making When Storing Outdoor Furniture

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