Creating a beautiful, lush outdoor oasis is easier than you might think. With the right tools and resources, any homeowner can turn their yard into an inviting environment that helps bring nature to them. From selecting plants to determining the best layout for your space, learning the art of yard design will enable you to achieve your ideal outdoo...
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Valeria Vaganian
Transforming your backyard into a beautiful, inviting patio doesn't have to break the bank. With a little creativity, resourcefulness, and elbow grease, you can create a stunning outdoor oasis that suits your needs and reflects your personal style.
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Apollo Patios
Backyard garage conversion transformed into a delightful, multipurpose garden studio by Mutuus Studio. The flexible workshop area transforms from garden shed to exercise room to office to playroom to outdoor gathering space.
Project name
Ella's Garden Shed
Architecture firm
Mutuus Studio
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Design team
Jim Friesz, Kristen Becker
Interior design
Mutuus Studio / Kristen Becker
Lighting
Mutuus Studio / Jim Friesz
Construction
Crescent Builds
Material
Windows (NanaWall SL45 Folding Systems, dark bronze anodized). Glazing (Double-glazed Low-E Insulated Tempered 60, Spacer Bar with a dark bronze finish). Lighting (School House Electric light fixtures)
Typology
Residential › Shed
Winter weather is hard to deal with, but the aftermath is sometimes even worse. Months of cold temperatures and snowfall means your backyard needs care to regain shape. One of the most affected areas is usually the vegetation. The lawn may have lost its luster and developed issues like bare patches or weeds.
Written by
Catherine Park
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Max Rahubovskiy
Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? Maybe you just need a few tips to help you step up your lawn-care game! On the surface, keeping the grass in your yard alive isn’t all that complicated. You give it water, it gets sun and oxygen all on its own, and voila – it stays alive year after year. However, it may not be living up to...
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Petar Tonchev
It’s summertime, which means festivals, picnics, and outdoor Activities! If you have a yard as most people do, it might be in need of some TLC. Here are easy ways to decorate your yard without any serious effort. Keep in mind that if you want to make a more professional-looking yard, you will need to invest in some supplies.
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Murat Demircan
Hardscaping your backyard gives it structure and form. Use hardscaping features to add livable outdoor spaces, direct foot traffic, and reduce lawn areas that make your yard easier to enjoy and maintain.
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Big Rock Landscaping
You want to throw the perfect backyard party, but you must figure out how to prepare your yard. Knowing where to start when getting your backyard ready for a party can take time and effort.
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Murat Demircan
