Outdoor Plants & Spaces

Balcony with empty flower pots, partial flooring and astroturf, and bistro set.
Renter-Friendly DIYs Transformed This NYC Balcony into a Lush OasisHome Projects
“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.
Sarah Everett
These 18 Patio Ideas Will Make You Actually Want to Spend Time OutsidePlants & Yard
Create your own oasis in the tiniest of spaces.
Melissa Epifano
This Lifeless Concrete Backyard Finally Feels Like an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.
Charli Penn
A Backyard Has an Outdoor Movie Screen — and I Can’t Stop Thinking About ItHome Projects
It’s simple, but so effective.
Megan Baker Detloff
This Boring Backyard Corner Became a Gardener’s DreamHome Projects
The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.
Sarah Everett

Inspiring Design

Inside 75+ Living Rooms That Are Super Tiny (Yet Totally Stylish!)
All from real homes featured in our archives.
Zee Krstic
yesterday
IKEA’s $13 Storage Gem Solved My Small Living Room Problems
You know when people ask you what you like to do for fun? My response is always, “I like to stroll around IKEA and see the latest and greatest.” (And, of course, enjoy some meatballs too). Usually there’s something that piques my interest, but never have I been as gobsmacked as I was when I spotted the KJUGE storage pouf out of the corner of my eye.
Annita Katee
yesterday
40+ Absurdly Small Entryways That Feature Genius Storage Ideas
All featured in our real house tour archive.
Zee Krstic
yesterday
She Didn't Want Her TV Taking Up Wall Space — So She Hung It from the Ceiling
It’s less than $80.
Cullen Ormond
yesterday
Paint and a Stencil Turned Their Outdoor Patio into the Perfect Hangout SpotHome Projects
DIY patio redo featuring a painted concrete floor, made-over secondhand furniture, and a repainted chiminea.
Megan Baker Detloff
The Best Outdoor String Lights To Brighten Up Your SpacePlants & Yard
Our favorite string lights will make your outdoor space shine.
Nicole Lund
Before and After: This Renter-Friendly Privacy Hack Completely Changed Her PorchHome Projects
See how layering textures and patterns — plus adding plants — transformed this porch in a renter-friendly way.
Sarah Everett
IKEA’s Best Kept Secret Is Actually Its Plant Department — Here’s WhyPlants & Yard
Know before you go.
Brigitt Earley
I Poured Beer in My Garden, and It’s the Smartest Way to Get Rid of SlugsPlants & Yard
I made slug soup.
Lauren Wellbank
3 Retro Landscaping Trends That Are Making a Comeback TodayPlants & Yard
They make your home's curb appeal soar.
Sarah Everett
5 DIY Projects Turned My Bare Patio into an Outdoor Living RoomHome Projects
I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends' worth of DIYs helped me make my own.
Juliana DeMarici
Before and After: IKEA Tiles and a Bright Blue Paint Made This Balcony UnrecognizableHome Projects
Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.
Sarah Everett
The 5 Yard Features That Annoy Your Neighbors the Most, According to a SurveyReal Estate
I’ve never really thought of these — but it makes sense.
Lizzy Francis
She Turned Her Bare Balcony into a Cozy Lounge with IKEA Outdoor TilesHome Projects
This chic redo only required a drill and an Allen wrench to get the job done.
Melissa Epifano

small spaces

Inside 75+ Living Rooms That Are Super Tiny (Yet Totally Stylish!)
All from real homes featured in our archives.
Zee Krstic
yesterday
40+ Absurdly Small Entryways That Feature Genius Storage Ideas
All featured in our real house tour archive.
Zee Krstic
yesterday
She Didn't Want Her TV Taking Up Wall Space — So She Hung It from the Ceiling
It’s less than $80.
Cullen Ormond
yesterday
This World Market Table Will Take You to France for Less Than a Flight
I’m thinking about buying a second one for my patio.

Heather Bien
3 days ago
Why a Diaper Belongs in Your Garden (Plus 28 Other Weird Ideas That Work)Plants & Yard
Here are some plant-care and gardening tips that can help keep your greenery not only alive, but lush.
Shifrah Combiths
The 7 Best Front Porch Makeovers We’ve Ever SeenPlants & Yard
Including painted murals and chic mini gardens.
Zee Krstic
5 Things You Can Still Plant in JulyPlants & Yard
You didn't miss your window! These picks would look great in your yard.
Molly Williams
Sam’s Club Is Selling Outdoor Lights That Instantly Change ColorsPlants & Yard
They're so affordable, and you can choose from 60+ different color themes.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
IKEA Grass Tiles Helped Rescue This Pee-Filled Fire Hazard of a PatioPlants & Yard
A few DIYs made a big difference.
Megan Baker Detloff
10 Outdoor Accessories That Will Take Your Next Summer Gathering to the Next Level (All on Sale for Prime!)Plants & Yard
Up to 48% off!
Megan Gray
10 Outdoor Rugs That’ll Transform Your Patio or Backyard into an Oasis (Up to 40% off for Prime Day!)Decorating
They can really tie an outdoor space together.
Megan Gray
I’m a Mosquito Magnet, These Are the Insect Repellents I’m Buying for Summer (All on Sale for Prime!)Life
Don’t let the bugs win.
Megan Gray
I Showed a Designer My Small Patio — Her Smart Tips Made It FunctionalPlants & Yard
She tripled my storage too!
Caroline Lubinsky
The One Paint DIY You Should Do Now for Summer (It's Not Too Late!)Decorating
It’s not what you might expect.
Emma Dangel
My Patio Felt Crowded Until I Added This IKEA TableDecorating
The best part? It’s light enough to pick up with just one hand.
Charli Penn
6 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Garden Plants That Are GorgeousPlants & Yard
These require minimal maintenance and make a huge impact.
Teo Spengler
Trader Joe’s New $7 Bird-Shaped Planters Are So WhimsicalPlants & Yard
Don’t fret if you missed out on this limited find — we have you covered.
Cullen Ormond
4 Plants That'll Save You the Most Money on GroceriesPlants & Yard
Cue the cukes.
Brittany Anas
This 100-Year-Old Gardening Method Has Never Failed MePlants & Yard
It's stood the test of time!
Molly Williams
An “Unusable and Overgrown” Yard Got a Dreamy Patio Redo with DIY FurniturePlants & Yard
"I love how it truly feels like an outdoor extension of our home," the homeowner says.
Sarah Everett
I Heard This Aluminum Foil Hack Deters Pests — Here’s What Happened When I Tried ItPlants & Yard
I want this organic hack to be effective, but …
Lauren Wellbank
7 Mistakes Pro Landscapers See People Make All the TimePlants & Yard
Here are seven errors that really stick out for three Los Angeles-area landscape designers and architects.
Laura Lambert
Jenny Marrs Just Convinced Me to Use an Armoire Outside (See Why!)Decorating
What a genius way to repurpose an old-school favorite!
Olivia Harvey
This DIY Fire Pit Turned an Empty Backyard Into Everyone’s Favorite SpotHome Projects
After getting a quote for $15,000, Bre Okoren decided to DIY the patio to fit her $2,000 budget. She loved hosting friends and family, and wanted to recreate a space that offered warmth and connection.
LJ Smelker