A retractable awning, a water feature and an onyx fire feature transform a formerly unused front yard on a busy street

From a custom mural to a solid concrete slab built to look like tiles, these outdoor rooms don’t overlook the details or comfort

Get a sense of protection and coziness with living walls, pergolas, planters and more

Vines can grow over slopes, trail off pergolas and add seasonal color to the garden

Height and generous flower heads earn Arnoglossum atriplicifolium the attention of both human and insect visitors

Large purple flower clusters grace this robust climbing vine

A homeowner’s love for Belgian design is reflected in an updated kitchen that offers great function with transitional style

Why settle for a hulking brick wall when plants, screens and other refined backyard dividers do the job with panache?

See how architects are using transitional spaces for shelter and sun harnessing, in homes from Austria to Wisconsin

Relaxing, working, playing ... a New Jersey family can pick their pastime in this industrial-style walk-out leading to a new patio