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Whether you are looking to host friends and family outside or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with a few smart design tricks, you can transform your small patio into an outdoor oasis ...

Including seating, two-in-one storage, and an area rug After four years living in Los Angeles, I recently decided this was finally the summer to make good use of my balcony. The process started by ...

Whether you have a balcony overlooking the city or a deck that opens into a yard, decorating a small patio can be tricky, especially when so many outdoor furniture pieces are big and bulky. Luckily, ...

Just because your patio is petite doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it in a beautiful, welcoming way. Smart design solutions, such as creating a vertical garden or adding a striking umbrella, can make ...

Meaning: A petite patio will look nicer with small bricks or river-run pebbles. Save the bigger bluestone pavers for a grander outside space. Implementing decorating idea such as a bevy of string ...

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 ...

Sprucing up your small outdoor space doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul. Decide on an overall theme, invest in a few key accessories, and you can get a lot of bang for your buck. Just because ...

This balcony’s transformation makes it "feel like an additional room instead of just a bland, small outdoor space," the apartment-dweller says. Credit: Sandy Saintilus Credit: Sandy Saintilus "I knew ...

A fresh coat of paint is sometimes the best thing you can do for a home's interior; it does wonders for the outside, too. From cozy covered balconies to decorative concrete slabs and brightly colored ...