It's time to replace my mom's deck... and she wants a solarium. What are the pros, cons and tips we should be know before we get started?
As summer sunshine gives way to shorter and cooler days, we can’t spend as much time outdoors as we’d like
Adore the French country farmhouse style and looking for some ideas on how to recreate it in your home? Read on to discover the major...
Are you looking for a stylish wooden trellis? Or, you'd better install trellis panels and large pots with climbing roses nearby? Then, go explore!
From rural cottage to grand estate, country gardens should be tailored to the house and landscape they occupy. Clare Foster talks to three garden designers about the elements that give a garden that all-important sense of place and we've included loads of inspiration to help you design your English country garden to perfection
What do a couple of empty nesters do with a baseball diamond in their backyard? Turn it into a private retreat for training therapy dogs, of course.
Garden room ideas to help you create an indoor space that's filled with greenery, nature and natural light.
How to furnish a house on a budget, with style! Great tips for new homeowners on prioritizing projects, saving money and decorating your home with intention.
Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko
Der Herbst zieht langsam ein, die Temperaturen fallen und die Gartenarbeit ist nicht so viel wie im Sommer. Sicher finden Gartenfans und passionierte Bastler
Hey everyone!! Last week sort of got away from me and I wasn’t able to get a favorite things post up, oops! I am back this week and hopefully you will be inspired by the images that I found! First, I have some exciting news!! Next week I will be away for a couple of...Read More »
Im Winter gibt es verschiedenste Strategien, sich aufzuwärmen. Eine solche wäre, an sommerliche Themen zu denken. Deswegen haben wir uns entschieden, gerade
A cobbled path leads to a collection of wrought-iron patio furniture. Enjoy your stay!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! They say it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. And that means more time outdoors– sunshine… And for some– gardens, pools and exquisite gardens. That is— if one has the land to accommodate all of that. Alas, I am in an apartment. And before that, I lived in a Townhouse. We had […]
If colour at home scares you, you might just have chromophobia. For those looking to move past it, Fiona McKenzie Johnston speaks to the experts to find out how
Vote for the finalists in each of 17 Considered Design Awards categories, now through August 8, on both Gardenista and Remodelista. In the Best Edible Gard
All the highlights of our August issue, from a rural Mallorcan farmhouse to a colourful Chelsea maisonette
My favorite of my boards on Pinterest is my “Great Garden Paths” board. I have a weakness for garden paths. There is something so incredibly inviting about a path through a garden. It says, “Explore me,” or “Feel free to look AND touch, I’m cool with it.” My favorite garden paths bend around corners, begging […]
It's not as hard as it looks, and you'll be backyard lounging in no time.
We’ve been noticing many of our favorite designers adapting the conservatory concept by transforming sunrooms, swing rooms, even nooks and alcoves into verdant ‘winter garden rooms’. We trolled Pinterest for the best ways to DIY your own.
Without using too much Hyperbole it is possible to call Mechelen Belgium’s most underrated city. It has one of the country’s most impressive cathedrals, lots of stunning churches and it ... Read more
Building an interior courtyard garden design, spaces defined by walls on four sides, draws natural light and air of the outdoors into your home.
Free pergola plans by ANA-WHITE.com photo from taylorgdaddy
Really~the doctor said so! It’s the only way to get the swelling down, and let my sprained ankles heal. So, “doing as told” —I let down the porch swing, put my feet up, and …
Traveling to D.C.? Whether you're looking to dig beneath the city's buttoned-up reputation or visit the classic spots, like the National Mall or the Capitol, our guide to the best things to do in Washington, D.C. is sure to fill up your itinerary.
Hosting a BBQ or garden party? An expert offers her tips on how to impress your guests
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Now that spring has sprung, its time to start thinking about ways to infuse spring style into your balcony, through updating and refreshing for a new look!
What if you stopped thinking of your backyard as a tiny bit of lawn, trapped by a fence, and instead began thinking of it as an outdoor room, with dirt for a floor and the sky for a ceiling? This is an approach that works particularly well for townhouse backyards, and it can work for you, too. Here’s a little inspiration.
Our favourite restaurants with outdoor drinking and dining in London, for socialising and sunbathing in one go
Everybody wants a dreamy patio where you can just sit, relax and enjoy the day! However, not all of us are blessed with plenty of space in our backyard, yet this isn't something that should be discouraging - with the right furniture and its arrangement, even the smallest of patios can…
I can honestly say that the master patio style board has been one of the funnest to create thus far. I’ve had a difficult time choosing a couple of the items, just because there are so many awesome things to pick from. Luckily, our patio is quite large and because of that I am able […]
A collection of 15 Sensational Traditional Landscape Designs For Your Garden which will blow your mind away with their elegance.
Many people have a dream of building their own water garden or backyard ponds around the home. Water garden and backyard ponds are a type of man-made water feature. They have been a home landscaping trend these years. Today we have collected a fun tour of ideas for water gardens and backyard ponds. Share! 1 […]
Appreciation of original period details and traditional skills is evident in every corner of Patrick and Neri Williams’ Bath home and their adjoining shop, Berdoulat, for which they collaborate with artisans to create pieces that will last for generations.
Где самые красивые и уютные дворики? Мне кажется, в средиземноморских странах - Испании, Италии, юге Франции. Там полгода тепло, а полгода - очень тепло, и дворик естественным образом становится продолжением дома: в нем проводят много времени. При этом ничего особо сложного в обустройстве такого…
