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.

20 Easy Upgrades

Check out these easy ideas to freshen your home this weekend.|Text by Allen B. Bunting

Hang Bright, Patterned Draperies
Photo by J. Savage Gibson, Text by Allen B. Bunting

2. Hang Bright, Patterned Draperies

Closed, they lend privacy and offer respite from the sun. Open, they frame the space and soften the scene. Avoid natural fabrics, which are prone to fading and mildew. Look for synthetic blends that will weather the elements.


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