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, ...

Reclaimed materials, repurposed architectural features, and borders stuffed with higgledy-piggledy plants that grow with abandon – a rustic garden is a term that describes those spaces with an ...

For a backyard focal point that requires minimal maintenance or cleanup, consider a basin firepit. While this particular style won’t work for all backyard designs, it lends a rustic look that entices ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rustic patio faces a lush backyard on a sunny day - skyNext/Shutterstock If you're trying to create a rustic feel for your ...

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 ...

Upgrading your outdoor space is a great way to increase the resale value of your home. Business Insider spoke to interior designers and gardeners to learn which trends are best to add or eliminate ...

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 ...

People might argue that the front yard and the exterior house color are the impression makers of any home. Then comes the interior of the house, and lastly, the backyard. Now, forget about people and ...

Whether you're looking to add ambiance in the form of lighting and furniture, enhance your garden, and much more, you won't want to miss out on these DIY backyard ideas. All of these projects are ...