There are plenty of ways to make your home more appealing to potential buyers, but this yard feature is a must if you want to ...

From festive outdoor parties to (much needed) solo recharging, the warm season translates to ample time spent outside enjoying your own backyard. People have always embraced their exterior spaces, but ...

Late last year, architect Dan Brunn, founder of Mid-Wilshire design firm Dan Brunn Architecture, unveiled his new self-designed residence, the eco-friendly Bridge House L.A. The 4,500-square-foot, ...

Surprisingly, green walls are a relatively new concept; in fact, the idea was first popularized by French botanist Patrick Blanc in the 1980’s. Hence, this might explain why the design community still ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. And now, a new report by Belgard and Yardzen reveals 5 trends in outdoor ...

Plant walls, also known as green walls, vertical gardens, green facades or living walls are structures that allow for vertical plant growth on structures like walls or trellises. These can be found in ...

Whether you are looking to host friends and family outside or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with a few smart design tricks, you can transform your small patio into an outdoor oasis ...

Blurring the lines between inside and out creates a cohesive environment that expands your usable living area. Using consistent materials and flooring helps establish a seamless visual connection ...

A dreamy patio setup expands the functional footprint of your house by making an area akin to an outdoor living room. Work the appropriate patio cover ideas into your design scheme and that alfresco ...