Spaces
The Clear Route Through a Small Patio
A clear route through a small patio makes arrivals and everyday trips feel natural. Map the main entry, protect…
The reading garden
All pieces
Ideas for outdoor rooms, from the way a space is laid out to the materials and habits that help it find its place in the seasons.
Furnishings
Bench or Loose Chairs for a Narrow Balcony?
Compare a bench or loose chairs for a narrow balcony by footprint, flexibility, and everyday use, then choose the…
Furnishings
Before the Patio Set: How Outdoor Rooms Found Their Furniture
Outdoor room furniture has a varied history, and this account shows how porches, meals, and leisure shaped the forms…
Materials
How to Make Mixed Outdoor Furniture Feel at Home
Make mixed outdoor furniture feel at home by choosing a connection that suits your patio, then check scale, upkeep…
Seasons
A First Cool-Season Reset for the Balcony
A first cool-season balcony reset helps you decide what to leave out, store, and add for comfort, without crowding the…
Our point of view
A little outdoor space can have a full life
We look at the details that help patios, balconies and courtyards suit the people who use them, in fair weather and otherwise.