Decorating any part of a home, especially outdoor space, lets you tap into the creative side of your brain. But when the space is a small terrace or patio, too much creativity can be a bad thing.

These tiny-but-mighty spaces are giving us major inspiration. Whether your porch is covered or open air, something blooming will always bring a touch of life to the space. Think beyond just container ...

If you're fortunate to have a patio, deck, or balcony — yes, even a tiny one counts — congratulations, you have an outdoor space to call your own! Having access to a little slice of the outside is ...

A weathered teak deck offers a warm yet contemporary spin, notes Ani Khachatryan, principal and interior designer at Ani K Interiors in New York. Along with its stylish visuals, a weathered teak deck, ...

Let’s celebrate the good news: You have an outdoor space! No matter where you call home—a tiny apartment in New York City, a far-flung cottage on the California coast or somewhere in the vast space in ...

An old home with a lack of square footage might feel limiting to some, but the 900-square-foot, 1900s-era Sunset Smart Cottage proves any space can be transformed with strategic decorating and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The best of outdoor living in the summertime revolves around sipping on frosted lemonade on the patio as the sun slides down below the horizon ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...