Exterior Design Ideas

Greet your guests to a vibrant front yard garden and treat your backyard to a gorgeous landscaping project with these exterior design ideas. Find inspiration for everything from spacey deck and patio designs for relaxing and entertaining to accent pieces such as a swing, outdoor furniture, and lighting.
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Here's What Your Front Door Color Says About Your Personality
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15 Paint Colors for Your Front Door That Make Your Home More Inviting
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8 Patio Decorating Ideas From Interior Designers
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Elevated Front Porch Furniture You Can Buy on Amazon, From Rocking Chairs to Loveseat Swings
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17 Front Porch Ideas That Make the Most of Summer Living
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10 Front Porch Decorating Ideas to Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal
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This Is the Deck Stain Color That Will Dominate in Backyards This Year, According to Behr
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Knock Knock: These Front Door Paint Colors Are Trending—and Boosting Curb Appeal—in 2023
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We're Seeing Board and Batten Siding Everywhere—Is This a Home Trend That's Here to Stay?
Sofa with coffee table by window in living room.
How to Choose the Best Paint Finish for Every Area of Your Home, From Kitchen Cabinets to Bathroom Walls
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Limewashed Brick Can Give Your Home a Lived-In Look—Here's How to Use the Technique
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The Best Outdoor String Lights for Ambience, According to Interior Designers
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9 Flower Box Ideas That Will Add Charm to Your Windows and Patio
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What to Consider Before Painting Brick—and How to Do It Right
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8 Pool Ideas That Will Make a Splash in Your Backyard
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Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July
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18 Small Patio Ideas to Maximize Your Outdoor Space
Crate and Barrel Faux Cypress Wreath
These Winter-Proof Porch Decorations Will See You Through Every Storm
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12 Patio Lights That Will Brighten Your Outdoor Space
View from living room out open front door of home
How Often Should You Replace Your Doormats?
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The Best Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Every Month of the Year
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The Best Shed Paint Colors, According to Our Experts
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Faux-Brick Painting
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The Best Shutter Paint Colors, According to Experts
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Shooting Stars Outdoor Lighting
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The Top Five Exterior Paint Colors for Your Home
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Cement Leaves
Veranda with archway door, couches, and chairs
10 Beautiful Outdoor Spaces That Will Make You Rethink Your Current Backyard
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20 Creative Summer Décor Ideas You Can DIY
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Tower of Herbs
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Set Up a Cozy Winter Porch with These Simple Decorating Tips
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Container Garden Ideas for Any Household
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Pots with a Personal Touch: Hypertufa
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27 of the Most Creative Backyard Decorating Ideas
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Party Lighting Ideas
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Brick Garden Rugs with Margaret
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Eight Easy Ways to Transform Your Front Porch
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How to Bring the Outdoors in to Your Home, According to Justina Blakeney of Jungalow
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DIY Projects That Will Make Your Porch Stand Out in the Neighborhood
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Home Tour: Riverside Cottage
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Painting Your Front Porch Is an Easy, Impactful Way to Give Your Home an Update—Here's How to Do It
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Cane-Top Table
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A Serene Garden Was Tucked Between This California Home's Two A-Frames—and It Set the Tone for the Entire Interior Project