A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...

Upgrade your curb appeal with 30 designer-approved backyard hardscaping ideas, from stone walkways to sleek patios that ...

If you're trying to create a rustic feel for your backyard's design, then you already know finding the perfect balance between look and feel can be difficult to strike. While there are a lot of great ...

A helpful compilation of the most wonderful backyard ideas—large, sloped, or small, there are designs for all yards with beautiful budget-friendly options, too!

After 20 years of designing outdoor kitchens, Mickal Vogt of Clearwater Outdoor Creations has seen his share of patio trends come and go. Lately, the pendulum is swinging toward upscale but ultra ...

Many people already have a strong picture in their mind of what rustic decor looks like, but this long-loved style is actually more flexible and layered than it seems. Some may see it as a possible ...

Longtime readers of this column no doubt are familiar with my penchant for juxtaposing the old and new and even sometimes mixing styles. However, in doing that, the basic tenets of design must always ...