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Ideas for Outdoor Living

Design your dream patio or porch, check out your favorite pools, or steal an idea for dress up your outdoor space.

15 Idea-Filled Patios & Porches

Life on the coast means spending more time outside than in. Create the perfect hangout with ideas from these gorgeous spaces.

In this sunroom, floor to ceiling windows pour light onto the wicker couches with green cushions.
Photo by Jean Allsopp, Text by Katie A. Gregg

Be Prepared

Stock a buffet for parties. Keep glasses, napkins, plastic cups, melamine plates, and bottle openers on hand to make hosting effortless.

Party tip: Make sure you have enough small tables and consoles for setting up food and drink stations.

NextColor It Coastal

Sunny hues of warm yellow on this home's exterior is complimented with a cheerful apple green trim on its shutters

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In this sunroom, floor to ceiling windows pour light onto the wicker couches with green cushions.

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