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Hardscape Ideas to Help You Design a Balanced Backyard
Lawn or no lawn… That is the question. Whether you’re a grass devotee or tired of mowing, you don’t have to pick a side. In fact, most great backyards usually combine the best of both worlds. In this article, we’ll share hardscape ideas that seamlessly blend together greenery and gravel to help you find your ...
Covered Patios That Beautify Your Outdoor Living Space
Covered patios offer the perfect blend of style and functionality, creating an outdoor oasis that complements your home. These spaces not only extend your living area but also offer a haven for relaxation, entertaining, and making memories, rain or shine. Covered patios can easily become a natural, inviting extension of your home’s interior. Here’s how ...
Backyard Shade Solutions to Maximize Your Outdoor Space
Whether you want to use your backyard for entertaining friends or relaxing with family, having an adequate amount of shade is a must. This is especially true during the hot summer months or if you live in a climate where it’s warm year-round. If your outdoor space is lacking shade, don’t worry. From affordable options ...
8 Wrap Around Porch Ideas for Your Home
When it comes to outdoor living, a wrap around porch is the dream of many homeowners. Covered outdoor spaces extend your livable square footage even when the weather isn’t great. They’re a wonderful place to enjoy watching a storm roll in or to bundle up when it’s cool. Porches are social, connecting you to your ...
13 Covered Patio Ideas for Your Yard
Updated July 12, 2024 Building a patio — or updating your current one — is an excellent way to add more living space to your home. And if the patio is covered, you can enjoy the space more often. Whether you want an outdoor space to entertain friends or an area to enjoy a glass ...
9 Side Porch Designs We Love
We love a good side porch. Side porches can be small places for family members to kick off their shoes and access the home via a mudroom. Or they can be expansive outdoor spaces, complete with multiple areas for lounging and dining. Either way, we enjoy helping our clients fix up their existing side porches ...
Our Favorite Year Round Front Door Wreaths
Front doors are statement-makers. One fun and easy way to dress up your front door is with a wreath. However, switching out wreaths seasonally is not for everyone. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite year round front door wreaths that you can set and forget. It includes both faux and real options. There’s a ...
Designer Picks: Outdoor Pillows
Most of us are in the thick of the glory days of outdoor living. Beautiful weather, more hours of sun, and (hopefully) some time off of work. This also means that many of us are assessing our outdoor decor. And we’re here to tell you about one of the simplest and most cost effective ways ...
18 Pool Furniture Ideas: Designer Picks
Turn your backyard pool and its surroundings into the oasis of your dreams with these designer-selected pool furniture ideas. We’ve rounded up chaises, chairs, side tables, and umbrellas so that you can lounge in style. From traditional to ultra contemporary, boho to nautical, this list has a piece for every pool setting imaginable. Enjoy! Our ...