Figure out the right material for your spring patio makeover with this mini guide to concrete, wood, brick and stone

Crunch the facts on gravel, flagstone, brick, tile and more with our mini guide to outdoor flooring surfaces

The materials you lay underfoot — decking, tile or a mix of contrasting textures — can bring fresh appeal to your outside space

Bursting up through the floor, planted in an indoor patio or potted in any room you choose, trees bring an elegance that's organic

Balance all those right angles with a circle on the ceiling, floor, mantel, patio and wall

Once you’ve got the walls or fences of your garden figured out, it’s time to consider the ground surface or floors

Make the most of your patio’s shortcomings by playing with scale, color, texture and location

With zones for a bicycle, meditation and storage, and a hand-painted concrete floor, this entry mixes practicality and cool good looks

Paint brings a dreary porch floor to life in New England — watch the process unfold and get tips and ideas for your own floors

Give your patio a chance at the spotlight as we head outdoors for a new summer ideabook series