Backyard Ideas 199 Stories

A design firm with a modernist aesthetic combines geometry and naturalism in a Texas yard with a new meandering creek

New This Week 5 Cozy Outdoor Rooms Full of Charm

By Mitchell Parker

Get ideas for plush seating, durable materials and personal touches to make a sweet summer spot in the shade

Backyard Ideas 6 Cozy Outbuildings That Feel Like Cabins in the Woods

By Erin Carlyle

Get ideas for a backyard retreat from outbuildings that create the feeling of camping out at home

Trending Now: 10 Outdoor Rooms to Inspire Summer Lounging

Fire pits, extra-wide seating and stylish shade structures are some of the features you’ll find in these popular photos

Backyard Ideas See a Dr. Seuss-Inspired Playhouse Built for Kids

A father hires his architect son to build a whimsical playhouse for the grandkids to enjoy when visiting

Backyard Ideas 10 Inspiring Setups for Outdoor Dining

These alfresco dining arrangements will have you eager to dust off the patio set and get outside this season

Backyard Ideas A Challenging Rocky Slope Becomes a Standout Backyard Feature

Native plants, dramatic lighting and relaxed seating round out this outdoor retreat in Los Angeles

Before and Afters A Barren Backyard Becomes an Aquatic Oasis

This landscape redesign gives homeowners a place to cool off and relax in the Arizona desert

Backyard Ideas Tour a Romantic Farmhouse Garden and Bocce Court in Illinois

A landscape design gives new life to farm ruins while respecting the history of the site

Backyard Ideas 7 Magical Treehouses and Backyard Forts

Nature-inspired designs, cozy interiors, and kid-friendly zip lines and play areas take these structures to new heights

Outbuildings 30 Creative Backyard Retreats From Around the Globe

By Joanna Tovia

If you have the space, we have the ideas for granny units, guest quarters, offices and hideouts of all sizes