Outdoor Spaces Before & Afters

Including painted murals and chic mini gardens.

A few DIYs made a big difference.

"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.

Now there’s plenty of space to relax outside, rain or shine.

Actress Taraji P. Henson took on the makeover as part of HGTV’s show “Celebrity IOU.”

The DIYer has great tips for making a cool ‘70s vibe work in 2023 without feeling like a time capsule.

The new look strikes the perfect balance of welcoming and private.

Paint and a new ceiling are total game-changers for this once-brown and drab porch.

It’s renter-friendly, too!

According to trendspotters, the porch is taking priority over the backyard in 2023 — after all, it’s where the first impression is made.

This is a DIY anyone can do.

The falling-down fence and mushy ground spots had to go.

These homeowners daydreamed about all the cool things they could do with their ample space.

This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.

See how this homeowner upgraded her patio with $1600 worth of budget-friendly finds.

If you want to revive a tired outdoor space, paint is the way to go.

Thanks to checkerboard floors and faux plants.

“This is the first time I'm living in an apartment with a balcony, so that was very exciting,” this renter says.

Paula Bishir-Jensen made her gazebo safer and so much more sophisticated.

From peaceful patios to beautiful balconies, these redos prove that you can turn even the tiniest outdoor spaces into welcoming and cozy retreats.

A DIYer built her own pergola to get the oasis of her dreams.

It took five different paint colors and $300.

Fresh paint brought out the best in this charming old house.

Sweat equity and a little creativity go a long way in transforming this dreary space into a must-see hangout.

This family's yard redo offers multiple hangout spots that help them take full advantage of their outdoor space.

Paint rescued the front door AND the concrete steps in this budget-friendly refresh for fall.

The "before" was the perfect blank canvas.

I am gearing up to finish a few garden projects….one of which is a deck that we dug the footings for last fall. I have gone back and forth on the way to finish the deck. Do I do pressure treated wood that I stain (cheap), or do I invest in a hardwood that will be less maintenance (expensive)?I have obsessed so much that I even had an architect friend write a whole article about the pros and cons of all the decking options.

Are you tired of it getting dark at 5 PM every day? I know I am, but we’re in luck: this year’s Winter Solstice fell on December 21st, which means that the days are getting longer, and that summer will come again, and that this is a perfect time to start thinking about sunny days and outdoor projects. Here are 10 of our favorite outdoor-space transformations from 2012.TOP ROW:1. Before & After: Bare Patio Turned Luxurious Cabana2. Jane and Justin’s Backyard Before & After3.

This 1957 ranch's warped garage looks way more sophisticated after a major upgrade.

This outdoor space went from a dead patch of grass to a cozy boho-style family hangout.

This bummer space got a beautiful new look.