In a 1901 seven-story townhouse on New York’s Upper East Side, Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller paid homage to the house’s Beaux ...

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

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Vying for an outdoor lifestyle? You're not alone. Consider these patio and deck ideas that'll help you maximize your opportunity for outdoor relaxation. Creating an appealing space that balances ...

The question becomes how to style the space so that it’s functional and feels like a getaway just outside your door. Ideally, ...

WHAT IS IT that makes a resort’s patio feel so fabulous? Yes, you’re likely there on vacation, relaxed and receptive to beauty. But decor choices also set hotels’ plein-air spaces apart from plain old ...

More than 30 million American homes have decks, and demand is growing. There are always innovations—such as planks that stay cool on hot days—and designs can match almost any house style. Decks offer ...

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the house ...

Lighting and heating, while often considered finishing touches, play a major role in usability. Soft outdoor lighting extends ...

Once underused and often unattractive, the lowly deck has evolved into an elegant, nearly indispensable amenity for homeowners of the ’90s. Expanding numbers of new homes and a relentless interest in ...