Backyard Ideas175 Stories
PatiosKey Measurements for Designing Your Perfect Patio
Get the right dimensions for your backyard bistro table, dining area, fire pit, grill or outdoor kitchen
Full StoryLandscape DesignBefore and After: Standout Patios Transform 3 Underused Yards
Clever layouts, elegant pavers and thoughtful details create stylish, hardworking spaces that enhance outdoor living
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Elegant Curves in an Accessible Backyard
A landscape designer creates an inviting, wheelchair-friendly space in England for playing, entertaining and gardening
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: City Garden With a Calm, Private Feel
A landscape architect marries indoors and out in a modern Toronto space inspired by Japanese minimalism
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: An Australian Oasis for Indoor-Outdoor Living
A landscape architect maximized his own backyard by adding a fireside lounge, a raised swimming pool and lush plantings
Full StoryLandscape DesignBefore and After: 3 Yards Lose Lawns and Gain Gardens
See how three landscape designers transform grassy backyards into inviting, plant-filled spaces
Full StoryLandscape DesignPatio of the Week: Outdoor Rooms Transform a Backyard
A landscape designer found on Houzz adds a dining area, fireside lounge, pergola, potting station and more
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: A Serene, Plant-Filled Backyard Sanctuary
Stone paths and colorful perennial gardens connect a pool, fire pit lounge and dining area in Maryland
Full StoryPatios10 Ideas for Styling Your Patio for Outdoor Dining This Fall
Flickering candles, glowing lanterns and cozy throws make eating outside a celebration of the season
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Room for Swimming, Lounging and Entertaining
A landscape designer transforms a family’s backyard in Ontario into an inviting destination for outdoor living
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Terraced Rooms for Outdoor Living
A sloped backyard in California gets zones on different levels for dining, working, lounging and entertaining
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