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Trends come and go. While we’re certainly glad to say goodbye to some of them (we’re looking at you, skinny jeans!), we hope others are here for the long haul.

Having a spacious backyard may be many homeowners’ claim to fame...

Having a fire table in the backyard is now a staple of any ‘gram-worthy outdoor space. Ahhh, just imagine you and your crew cozying up for drinks by the light of its warm glow.

You always envisioned your outdoor patio as the sanctuary of your home—the place to unwind with a cocktail or get lost in a great beach read. (Who needs sand and surf, anyway?) Yet, here you are with a rather dull-looking patio that’s begging for a facelift.

You dream of the day you have a sprawling country garden for hosting fabulous cocktail parties. But until that day? A small balcony is what you’re working with. And hey! We can totally work with that.

Buying outdoor patio furniture is a true stamp of adulthood. You’re no longer one of those college vagabonds, moving apartments every other semester. You’re no longer that scavenger taking freebies from more established working professionals.

When the weather warms up and the flowers bloom, a garden party is a natural way to ring in the season. But if you’re not exactly a pro gardener, you can still get the magical vibe of a garden party without spending years tending to your rose bushes and wisteria trellis.

Do you remember how every time you went to your grandma’s, a massive collection of seasonal decor was overtaking the house and yard? Christmas, 4th of July, and every holiday in between—sorry, while it works for grandma, it’s not really our thing.

You’re ready to start spending every spare moment poolside with your margarita. But before you step out with your killer spray tan, you realize your backyard could use a little facelift. Luckily, decorating your pool area doesn’t require an HGTV star.

Warm weather means it’s time to head outdoors and soak up some vitamin D. But wait—you haven’t stepped into your backyard all winter, and suddenly you realize it’s actually kind of a drag.

Are you drawn to the mid-century look, but not really sure how to actually replicate the style at home? No need to keep Pinterest on a continuous scroll—we have your back.

If you’re someone who’s always got their nose in a book, you probably dream of having a home library—a place to cuddle up with a page-turning read, show off to a fellow booklover, or simply go to admire the color-coded spines of your book collection. Ahhhh. Sounds like a great change of pace.

You’re already hosting at-home movie parties, dinner parties, and birthday gatherings. Why not stay home for drinks, too? With your own modern home bar, you can be your own bartender, host friends and family, and never worry about appointing a designated driver. Here’s to staying in!

Dining al fresco has always been a wonderful way to spend time with friends and family, but this year it has become more popular than ever as a safe way to spend time with loved ones. Keep reading for our tips to design a functional outdoor dining space for your home.

They’ve given us Ikea, H&M, Swedish meatballs, Spotify . . . even LEGOs and Google Maps! Scandinavians owe us nothing. But before we send them off to enjoy some quality hygge, we’re going to borrow just one more trend: traditional Scandinavian interior design.

Working from home certainly has its perks: No commute. No packing a lunch. And the best part, professional on top, sweats on the bottom! Our contemporary home office ideas will transform your space in no time at all.

Toss them aside, you may. But when they’re otherwise doing their job of looking fabulous, you know they’re worth every penny.

Tired of staring at a pile of remotes, toys, or takeout containers while you watch TV or kick back with a good book? You’re in luck. We’ve made it our mission to save coffee tables across America!

Halloween is just around the corner, and you’re scrambling for a way to decorate your porch or garden in a way that’s festive but not totally cheesy.