Creating Privacy On The Patio
Just because winter is approaching doesn't mean we're heading inside--at least not in Southern California. We're looking forward to taking our favorite cozy blanket and cup of coffee out on the sto...
Just because winter is approaching doesn't mean we're heading inside--at least not in Southern California. We're looking forward to taking our favorite cozy blanket and cup of coffee out on the sto...
When our goal is a cozy, inviting space, it's good to think about layering items. Sandra incorporates the layered look on her back patio which makes us feel right at home....
One suggestion that always comes up when it comes to hosting a successful party--be it indoors or out--is to keep the party moving. If you've ever watched an episode of the Barefoot Contessa on Food N...
Name: Peggy and Chris Location: Silverlake, CA Type of space: Backyard Patio (with pics of front yard) Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We love to entertain and wanted a cozy ...
Neryl Walker's 50's style ranch house in Melbourne has been featured online and in magazine's like House Beautiful for its airy retro feel. The whole house is a mix of designer mid century items and f...
We find it to be a luxury when we're able to spend time outdoors in amazing weather. If you're like us, you can manage with a set of steps but when we're lucky enough to spend an afternoon in an insp...
Last week we featured the amazing Jardin Majorelle in Morocco. The bold blue and the rich textures definitely got us fantasizing. But we hadn't thought to apply the same ideas to a smaller outdoor s...
Window AC units are unsightly indoors but they're also a huge eyesore when they disrupt a pleasant patio. We have a few solutions for masking the posterior side of the window AC unit and we'd love to...
It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend here in LA and we're gonna be diving into outdoor month in June so we thought it was a good time to dust off this post on cleaning patio furniture to inspire yo...
Over the weekend, we invited some friends over for an easy barbecue and some intense ping pong playing*. With four high energy dogs, two inquisitive babies, and more than enough beer and rosé to hos...
We love it when readers send in their industrious ideas for building furniture. We've blogged using shipping pallets as furniture before, but reader cathinca actually made it happen. Here's how her ...
Most of us apartment dwellers have pretty limited outdoor space so it's important to make the most of it. Whether you've got a porch, a balcony or a small patio or deck now is the time to spend a lit...
Patrick has a question about affordable outdoor storage: I have been trying to finding an attractive, affordable storage container for my relatively large deck/patio. Ideally it would be about 3-3.5 f...
When maximizing space, it's a creative challenge to find room for all of your cherished belongings let alone day-to-day things, like cleaning supplies. ATLA reader, joe_g, sent us a question asking fo...
AT reader Jamie writes in with a question about painting their rooftop patio to compliment their stunning [emanating envy] view of the Hollywood Hills: "We have a great rooftop patio with views of th...
We’ve found great backyard inspiration ideas at an unlikely South Austin source: Home Slice Pizza’s back patio area! Learn more about their simple ideas so you can make a hip neighborhood hangout...
It feels like we're always replacing the lights we have strung up outside. Each time summer rolls around there are burnt out bulbs (if not a burnt out string) and we set ourselves up for the task of ...
Maria's "Oh So You" BungalowA friend of ours has a great patio, perfect for entertaining. During the warm weather (which in Los Angeles can be three-quarters of the year), it's not unusual for the qu...
Earlier this summer we posted AimmeeRoo's progress on revamping her patio furniture, well she's finished and we're happy to say that we're totally jealous. Amazing what some paint and fabric (and har...
Earlier this year we talked about how to clean up patio furniture. Well, if your furniture needs more than a thorough scrub down, have no fear, check out what AimeeRoo was able to do to this bistro s...
We've been looking for a patio umbrella for a little while now. We knew we wanted stripes for the festive look, but didn't realize how much we wanted a pagoda style shape until we saw these:...
With the weather so warm and mellow here in Los Angeles, it's certainly now grilling and outdoor dining season. One of our neighbors kindly purchased a picnic table for everyone to use situated inbetw...
AT:LA reader Danny took some pics of his friends Amir and Scott's beautiful backyard makeover. We're loving the idea of using IKEA planters filled with ice for drinks! A few more pics after the jump.....
When we met Stefanie to do a housetour of her home (Stefanie's Old World Modern) we were totally impressed with her attention to detail and the generally 'finished' feeling about her home. And then s...
Yesterday, we blogged about the red cushioned patio in Baja, today we found another red cushioned patio. This time it's a bit more on the rust red side and instead of a lush tropical backdrop we have...