10 articles to help you plan and create aesthetically appealing living spaces outside of your house.
When built, designed, and decorated correctly, your yard can be a beautiful extension of your home. Whether you’d prefer a party-ready patio, a deck fit for entertaining, or landscaping that adds aesthetic appeal, your property beyond the four walls of your home deserves some attention, too.
We’ve complied some of our favorite articles from the Fine Homebuilding archives to give you the outdoor design and building inspiration you need to make the most of your backyard living spaces. In this collection you will find tips for creating outdoor rooms that are as functional as they are inviting, suggestions for making the most of a small outdoor space, pointers for setting up practical grilling stations, and more.
Outdoor spaces such as decks or patios are more attractive gathering places when they include a well-designed grilling station. Whether it's a basic station or one that's more elaborate, it…
In this "Drawing Board" article, architect Mark Hutker identifies the characteristics of the best outdoor rooms: They have boundaries; they have floors, walls, and ceilings; they get to use the…
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