Get creative with your outdoor living spaces by adding string lights overhead, enhancing your entertaining areas with some romantic ambiance. The soft glowing light cast by this lights strung overhead can add that little extra you have been looking for, especially if you do not have an outdoor fire feature. The added bonus is they […]
If you love to entertain and relax outdoors, why not make this summer the year you design that cozy backyard retreat you have been dreaming of? Try adding a pergola, deck, fire pit, fireplace, grilling/kitchen area, a bar, a pizza oven, outdoor shower to compliment your swimming pool, a hot tub or even a backyard […]
Hanging swing beds are super trendy right now, adding visual style and plenty of comfort to your backyard, porch, screened-in porch or veranda. There are various shapes and sizes, whether you have one custom made to fit your space, purchase from a retailer or DIY your swing bed, it can make a huge impact in […]
A fun garden project this summer would be to build a backyard movie theater for you and your family to enjoy in the balmy evenings. It could be a really fun DIY idea for you to play with. We have gathered together a collection of ideas to inspire you to design your own. Whether you […]
Plunge pools add a refreshing element to your outdoor space, are a fantastic way to expand the overall living space of your home, and are more cost-efficient than a larger pool. The small size will allow for faster heating of your pool, or if you live in a warm climate, they will just heat up […]
This spectacular mid-century modern dwelling was recently renovated by Klopf Architecture, located in San Carlos, a city in San Mateo County, Northern California. Constructed in the 1960s, the prior owner of this home had concealed expansive walls of glass with plywood. They had also built an enormous awning behind the home, which obstructed light from penetrating […]
This coastal chic dwelling is by designer Beth Webb, located in Las Catalinas, a charming beach town on the Pacific Ocean in the Guanacaste Province of northwest Costa Rica. Surrounded by a tropical environment, this inviting home offers a clean, breezy palette full of luminosity. The designer was able to accomplish this by creating a refined […]
There is nothing like swaying on an outdoor hammock on a lazy day, it is something everyone should have in their backyard to really enjoy the summer. You will find hammocks in full use at resorts, they are very trendy in tropical climates. But they can be hung anywhere, in your backyard or even on […]
Creating a beach style deck on your property creates a relaxing environment, whether you live on the beach, the city, the mountains or in the countryside. All you need to transform your space is to infuse some nautical hues, slip-covered furnishings, rattan, wicker, weathered wood and perhaps even an area rug. If you already have a […]
There is nothing more dramatic than integrating a fire pit onto your outdoor deck. It helps to create warmth and a wonderful ambiance from its crackling flames to entertain your guests. There are many stylish ways that you can add these elements to your deck, whether it be built-in or a decorative fire bowl. There […]
