The days are getting warmer and sparklier, and it's time to head outside. What better way to enjoy your yard than by playing shiny, pretty games while ice cubes tinkle merrily in your drink? And for those of us without yards, someone really needs to invent Fire Escape Horseshoes... More

Some may think the shower's basic design can't be improved upon. There are at least two companies that disagree, marketing extreme conceptual showers that challenge the way we bathe. Would you try them out? See more about the Loop and the Horizontal after the jump. More

It may look like something that can beam you up, but step inside the G-Pod and you'll be transported to a cozy space designed for living or entertaining at home. More

There are places you go when you travel far from home that feel like home, or, to be more precise, you WISH were your home. And when I'm in places like this I always take notes and try to bring back new ideas for my own home (or my fantasy home one day). Here are a few pics of a trip we took to Mustique, courtesy of a friend's family, which is one of those special places. More

Whether you rent and can't make improvements, have a non-traditional tub placement, or just need more towel real estate, free-standing towel bars are an easy solution. From ladders to heaters, here's the splurge versus save roundup of towel racks of all shapes and styles. More

Does your dream bathroom include a fireplace? From the looks of these bath-palaces-of-bliss, maybe it should. More than a place to clean the body, the bathroom is a place to relax, to unwind, to soak, and to unplug. (That is, of course, unless your dream bathroom also includes a flat screen TV).

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Specialty: Provider of vertical green walls and green roofs in North America.
Price Range: ($$$) High-End

What's not to love about vertical gardens and green roofs? The actual task of making them, maybe? No worries, GSky Plant Systems can do the work for you. The company has installed over 50 vertical gardens in North America, and offers four different systems based on size and complexity needs — indoors and out.
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Surprises in the bathroom aren't necessarily welcomed in most homes, but when I stopped by the Duravit showroom to check out the latest in modern bath furnishings, I was unexpectedly pleased to discover their latest shower-toilet: the Sensowash. Click through to learn more about this most accommodating commode. More

The new version of the Chicago classic, Dream Home, opened its doors at the Mart this month. I always enjoy this compact, idea-packed, citified version of a show home, and this current incarnation is no exception. Here are five trends spotted from the quick snaps I took during my press visit: More

Specialty: Colorful, contemporary steel garden trellises, tuteurs and arbors.
Price Range: ($$$) High-End

Trellises are a great way to grow your green goods vertically. Not only do they save space, they're great for plants who are best at climbing, sprawling and spreading out. Terra Trellis has re-imagined the classic trellis, with these bright, modern and sculptural versions.
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