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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.

20 Easy Upgrades

Check out these easy ideas to freshen your home this weekend.

Purple andironback chairs line a side porch with a gallery of wall art hung on the wall behind
Photo by Sophie Munro, Text by Allen B. Bunting

5. Hang a Whimsical Wall Sculpture

Look for pieces made with weather-resistant materials such as galvanized metal, glass, or stone. On covered patios or porches, hang canvas oil paintings; they’ll be fine outdoors as long as they’re not in direct sunlight.

Next6. Use Mirrors to Reflect Views

Tropical beach house with yellow siding and purple/blue trim

Previous Slide 4. Paint It

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Purple andironback chairs line a side porch with a gallery of wall art hung on the wall behind

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