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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...

Design magazines and home decorating catalogs tend to feature sprawling backyards with big wood decks and room for everything from decorative fountains to artificial ponds. But few of us have that ...

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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 ...