Backyard Ideas 199 Stories

A landscape designer fits fun for the whole family into a suburban lot in Virginia

Patios 14 Patios With Inviting Style and Creative Design Details

With cool ideas for shade, lighting, layouts and more, these patios stand out with distinctive flair

Landscape Design Garden Design Pros Share 10 Ways to Make Your Yard More Inviting

Six landscape pros share tips to boost comfort, curb appeal and a connection to nature

Decks 10 Decks With Unexpected Features

These standout decks go beyond the basics with creative design details such as a sunken hot tub, fire pits and a slide

Landscape Design 25 Ways to Pump Up Your Pool for Summer Fun

Accent lights, sun shelves and fire features can give a swimming pool an extra burst of style and function

The Top 10 New Outdoor Living Spaces Right Now

By Lauren Dunec Hoang

Get ideas for outdoor dining areas, screened-in porches, fire pits and more in these most-saved new photos on Houzz

Porch of the Week Porch of the Week: Retractable Screens Make This Design Flexible

A design-build firm creates a space where a family can enjoy indoor-outdoor living almost year-round

Landscape Design 10 Outdoor Pavilions for Savoring Summer

By Elena Vega

See the layouts and features that make these open-air gathering spots a joy to hang out in

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Urban Oasis for a Chicago Family

A landscape architect creates a yard with a treehouse to entice a couple’s young children to engage with nature

Outdoor Projects 25 Fun Backyard Design Ideas

By Mitchell Parker

With warmer weather on the horizon, consider these inspiring ideas for an outdoor space worth staying home for

Landscape Design Yard of the Week: Pergola, Patio and Privacy for Family Living

A landscape pro transforms a Toronto yard for a couple and their baby, with low-maintenance features and a phased design