As an Australian, having an outdoor living space to soak up the sunshine in is one of life's necessities. But when it comes to outdoor living room ideas, people too often think it's as simple as ...

Over the past several years, the concepts of flex space or flexible room configurations and flexible floor plans have grown in popularity for residential real estate — and new-home construction in ...

These outdoor living room ideas will help you transform your backyard into an extension of your home. All it takes is a little planning, design know-how and expert advice. Until we turned our gardens ...

Transform your patio into an outdoor living room by building a comfortable floor. Durable, weather-resistant furniture can ...

We all want to spend more time outdoors when the weather turns warm. Make it easy to get some fresh air by designing your backyard, patio, deck, or porch with indoor comforts that will make it as ...

This season and beyond, outdoor spaces offer more than ever as a place to relax and unwind or host others for al fresco get-togethers. Here are some current trends to help refresh your open-air rooms.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. This article is more than 2 years old. Big screen TVs, fire ...

This bungalow-style home combines a thermal chimney system with solar power to improve energy efficiency. The young family who bought the original home wanted to present the rest of their community ...

No matter their size, outdoor spaces have a renewed importance in our lives at home. Nature is a proven salve to our mental and physical health, and homeowners have taken note—prompting designers to ...

Blurring the lines between inside and out creates a cohesive environment that expands your usable living area. Using consistent materials and flooring helps establish a seamless visual connection ...

Homeowners want outdoor kitchens, shade and places to entertain and relax. The pandemic made it clear: we all want outdoor living space. We don’t just want to walk to the park, we want to cook ...