Outdoor Spaces

You've got to see the refurbished outdoor tub.

This transformation gives the house a fresh update without losing all its retro charm.

This outdoor space feels like a vacation.

A couple’s cottage in Door County, Wisconsin, didn’t have a garage for storage, so they created a potting shed for their tools. Now, it’s a “beautiful” space they enjoy beyond gardening.

It went from blah to bold, and only took about two days.

Get inspired for the warmer months by this boho-style patio redo.

The new paint color honors the original house while also making it feel modern.

Budget-friendly items and clever touches deck out this small outdoor space and create two distinct zones.

Sarahli Wilcox, a DIY influencer, used secondhand tiles to create a mosaic-style flooring. It saved her gazebo’s concrete flooring and only cost $400.

A small rental backyard had several hiccups during renovation, but after being nearly doubled in size, it's the coziest garden escape. With trellises, an IKEA loveseat, and renter-friendly hacks.

This balcony looks like it's fit for a beach resort.

It's "almost like gaining a new room to the house," the homeowner says.

“We transformed a yard with a chain-link fence and no privacy into an oasis,” says Rebecca Taylor, a food stylist, photographer, and content creator living in Ojai, California, with her partner, Max. Over the past four years, they’d been slowly remodeling their 1960s ranch-style home, but their overgrown yard became neglected while they focused on making the inside of the house a place where the three of them (including their dog, Oli) could start a life together.

Small DIY changes went a really long way in making this 1977 house look totally fresh.

Long live the lawn flamingo!

The “after” feels like an oasis with blue tile and lush plants.

The outside of the home is an extension of the colorful palette on the inside.

The homeowner’s point of inspiration was the new tile.

Exterior paints can look extremely different depending on the time of day, this homeowner advises.

Get ready to drool over the wood detailing, roof color, dog statues, and dreamy fall backdrop.

The lesson in this porch makeover? Think colorfully!

I love how they look on my patio.

It suits the historic vibes of the neighborhood perfectly.

The balcony was becoming a collection spot “for old pots and dying plants,” says the homeowner.

It even has a pool.

It’s so dreamy!

Pavers, pea gravel, patio furniture, and potted plants to the rescue!

The new tile is the star of the show.

Installing bricks was a first-time undertaking for this DIYer.

“I wanted to think differently about apartment balconies and kind of make mine feel like an additional room,” the DIYer says.

It’s lush with plants, and practical, too.

There's major design power in a can of paint.

The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.

“The biggest change is, honestly, adding plants,” the renter says.

I wanted to stay true to my personal design style outside, too.

Even though it’s chilly outside, it’s still the perfect time to celebrate outdoor projects.

“It still gives me joy every time I come home!” the homeowner says.

This transformation is green in more ways than one.

It's an extension of the home.

The end result? “A relaxation sunroom.”

It’s a go-to hangout spot.

It’s now cleverly divided into spaces for dining, lounging, gardening, and more.

“I wanted a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy caring for my plants while drinking coffee and listening to music,” the DIYer says.

The “after” is so dreamy and lush.

The lounger DIY project is so smart.

This 1941 home’s sunroom has seen lots of tenants — and lots of grime buildup — over the years. Here’s how two renters made it their own.

The two-toned paint job is so good!

It’s so dreamy!