Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips

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The Hottest 2022 Trends for Your Social Front Yard

A functional front yard is more than found indoor/outdoor space. It’s a place to gather with friends, family, and neighbors—and the trend is hotter than ever.

January 13, 2022

January 14, 2022

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

This Seattle entryway by landscaper Scot Eckley shows how you can create a multi-functional patio no matter the size of your outdoor space.

December 14, 2021

January 14, 2022

A Cabana that opens out to the hot tub makes full use of a San Francisco Garden

A Family Garden Gets a Three-Sided Cabana and an Inviting Meadow, Too

A backyard meadow with a water-tight cabana that opens up to the hot tub keeps a San Francisco family using their outdoor space all year round.

October 6, 2021

October 7, 2021

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Decorating & Design

This L.A. Garage-Turned-Garden Room Is Full of Great Outdoor Living Ideas

Meghan Rostovsky and her Providence Design Group partners share a shopping list to turn an unused garage into a stylish outdoor living area.

April 7, 2021

September 1, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

House with Solar Panels and Square D Energy Center Smart Panel

Power Play: How One Smart Electrical Box Can Brighten up Your Home

A panel like the Square D Energy Center from Schneider Electric is the secret to a "future-proof" home that's in step with our changing electrical needs.

January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

go get em tiger overnight oats

Go Get Em Tiger’s Overnight Oats

Go Get Em Tiger's simple recipe for overnight oats is an easy breakfast option for busy mornings.

January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

Under the Stars or on the Couch, Get Cozy with These Alpaca Wool Blankets

The company's ethical and fair trade practices help support the Andean communities where the blankets are sourced.

January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

Quinoa Chili for the People by Joni Newman from Just the Food, shown on wooden table with avocados.

Quinoa Chili for the People

Joni Newman shared her Quinoa Chili for the People recipe from her website, Just the Food.

January 19, 2022

January 20, 2022

Point Reyes Station meadow front yard

How to Plant a Meadow Garden—Even in the City

A meadow can be in a front yard, backyard, on a hillside, even in urban areas. Here are the tips you need to plant one at home.

January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022

Family infront of house

Porch Life Is Back! Why Your Front Yard Is the New Outdoor Living Room

Vegetable gardens, outdoor living rooms, and a place to play—your front yard isn’t just for curb appeal. It’s found square footage and a social life, too.

July 22, 2021

September 20, 2021

Malibu Beach House

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

Coastal properties call for durable, all-weather wicker and rattan pieces that are built to take a beating, beautifully.

August 9, 2021

August 6, 2021

Backyard Pool with foliage

Decorating & Design

This Guy Put Together a Real-World Garden of Earthly Delights

How a caterer with a decorator's eye reimagined what cooking, eating, and entertaining outside can be.

June 5, 2021

January 19, 2022

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Make Your Patio Furniture Last a Lifetime with These Tips and Tricks

From teak to wicker, outdoor furniture comes with different levels of care—and wear and tear. Here are the pros and cons of each.

August 4, 2021

August 4, 2021

Molly Sedlacek Outdoor Seating Area

This Landscape Designer Creates Enduring Gardens Full of Childlike Wonder

Landscape designer Molly Sedlacek draws on Oregon and California influences to create gardens that evoke childlike wonder and a sense of discovery.

September 29, 2021

September 29, 2021

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Ravens, Bobcats, Deer, Oh My! A Suburban Backyard Turns Into a Wildlife Oasis

This Los Angeles backyard wildlife habitat attracted Western screech owls, turkey vultures, bobcats, a large tarantula, and a pregnant squirrel named Ms. Bonita.

November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021

A Soak in an Outdoor Bathtub Is the Multi-Sensory Experience You Need

Move over ASMR, taking a bath outdoors is a chance to commune with nature in your birthday suit, which is part of the charm.

September 2, 2021

October 13, 2021

More Stories in Outdoor Living

Mother’s Little Helpers: A Santa Barbara Family Works Together to Build the Ultimate Cabana

Mother’s Little Helpers: A Santa Barbara Family Works Together to Build the Ultimate Cabana

These Colorful Tents from the Glamping Pros at Shelter Co. Are Too Cute to Stay Inside

These Colorful Tents from the Glamping Pros at Shelter Co. Are Too Cute to Stay Inside

Mosquitoes HATE These Sweet-Smelling Repellents (But You'll Love Them)

Mosquitoes HATE These Sweet-Smelling Repellents (But You’ll Love Them)

A San Diego Beach House Has Moroccan Oasis Energy, and a Surprisingly Cool Pool

A San Diego Beach House Has Moroccan Oasis Energy, and a Surprisingly Cool Pool

Camping in Place: How to Make a Sleepaway Camp in Your Own Backyard

Camping in Place: How to Make a Sleepaway Camp in Your Own Backyard

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Taurus

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Taurus

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Scorpios

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Scorpios

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Leos

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Leos

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Virgos

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Virgos

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Cancers

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Cancers

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Aquarius

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Aquarius

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Libras

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Libras

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Aries

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Aries

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Geminis

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Geminis

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Capricorns

Your Patio Horoscope: The Ideal Outdoor Furniture for Capricorns

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