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.
Residential house with a blue garage door and stone facade
6 Garage Door Paint Colors That Instantly Elevate Your Home’s Exterior
A wooden picket fence with flowers and foliage in a garden setting
6 Paint Colors You Should Never Use on Your Fence, According to Designers
A porch with a swing bench a chair and potted plants viewed through an arched opening
6 Outdated Porch Paint Colors That Give a Bad First Impression
Front entrance with a blue door flanked by two windows and decorated with potted plants part of a white house porch
How to Choose the Right Front Door Paint Color for Your Home
patio with wicker furniture and colorful throw pillows
18 Small Patio Ideas to Maximize Your Outdoor Space
A porch decorated with seasonal greenery and American flags chairs and a patterned rug in the foreground treelined street in the background
9 Front Porch Décor Mistakes That Make Your Space Instantly Feel Cluttered, Designers Say
green front porch
5 Paint Colors to Never Use on Your Front Porch, According to Interior Designers
Front door of a house with plants and a porch featuring a prominent blue door
The Most Popular Front Door Paint Colors for 2026, According to Designers
Deck with layered textiles and wicker furniture
How to Make Your Home Feel Welcoming—Even Before the Front Door Opens
Front porch with a chair potted plants and a decorative pumpkin
12 Front Porch Decorating Ideas That Instantly Boost Curb Appeal
A traditional house with a wooden porch surrounded by greenery and a fenced yard
How to Color Drench Your Home’s Exterior for a Bold, Elegant Look
Elegant entrance to a building with plants flanking the main door
What the Color of Your Front Door Says About Your Home, According to Interior Designers
A house entrance with a garden in the foreground and an American flag displayed on the porch
6 Design Mistakes That Hurt Your Home's Curb Appeal—and Buyers Notice Immediately
Patterned pavement with interspersed grass
How a Permeable Driveway Boosts Curb Appeal—and Solves Drainage Issues
Front porch on home with hanging baskets , Shiloh Morning Inn, Oklahoma
6 Things That Make Your Front Porch Look Tacky, According to Designers
a backyard with stone walls
12 Backyard Privacy Ideas for a Secluded Garden Oasis
Wooden picket fence with greenery in front trees in the background
Can You Remove a Neighbor's Fence on Your Property? Legal Experts Weigh In
Lights on front porch
8 Reasons You Should Always Turn Off Your Porch Light at Night
An entrance with a bright-colored door surrounded by architectural columns, part of a building
The 6 Worst Front Door Colors for Curb Appeal, According to Designers
home sauna
How to Build a Home Sauna That's Luxurious Yet Affordable
Charming dark gray backyard shed
9 Garden Shed Ideas That Blend Style and Storage
Outdoor seating area with a pergola, surrounded by landscaping and decorative stone features
5 Backyard Design 'Upgrades' That Lower Your Home’s Value—and What to do Instead
Home Exterior on Cape Cod with Flowers
What Is a Cape Cod-Style House? Here's What to Know About This Timeless Aesthetic
Front porch swing
7 Outdated Porch Décor Trends That Are Reducing Your Curb Appeal
yellow front door on a blue house
What Your Front Door Color Says About Your Personality
A home in massachusetts with a widow's walk
What Is a Widow's Walk? Learn the History Behind This Unique Architectural Feature
A view of a luxurious house in New England
The 10 Top Cities With the Best Curb Appeal—According to New Report
side view of fall porch with large spiders hay and pumpkins
20 Beautiful Fall Porches to Celebrate the Season
Lanai from outside
What Exactly Is a Lanai—and How Is It Different From a Porch or Patio?
Front porch black front door
10 Front Door Paint Color Trends to Freshen Up the Exterior of Your Home
Modern house with patio
8 Home Exterior Trends That Go Beyond a Fresh Coat of Paint
pergola lighting
22 Landscape Lighting Ideas for a Stunning Nighttime Display
yellow door on green brick house
15 Paint Colors for Your Front Door That Make Your Home More Inviting
Tropical porch
17 Front Porch Ideas That Make the Most of Summer Living
A patio with a decorated dining table and geometric tiled floor
6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Patio Feel Instantly More Inviting
Table set in garden under pergola
20 Beautiful Pergola Ideas That Will Create Shade in Your Yard, Patio, or Garden
Eden Garden Design Courtyard
8 Garden Features That Will Increase the Value of Your Home
Permeable concrete patio
11 Stunning Concrete Patio Ideas That Will Take Your Backyard to the Next Level
Greenhouse
10 Beautiful Greenhouse Ideas for Year-Round Gardening
New construction home exterior with perfectly landscaped front yard boasts stone pathway, flower beds, decorative plants and trees.
7 Front Yard Trends That Will Elevate Your Curb Appeal in 2026
garden table
11 DIY Garden Ideas That Will Instantly Elevate Your Backyard
wicker furniture patio
14 Patio Furniture Ideas for Stylish, Comfortable Outdoor Entertaining
rustic modern living room with neutral tones and stone fireplace
How to Design a Durable Home That Will Stand the Test of Time, According to Experts
Modern brick house
How to Clean Brick on Your Interior and Exterior Surfaces
german schmear fireplace
German Schmear Will Elevate Your Bricks and Give Them Timeless Charm—Here Are Some Expert-Approved Tips to Know
Hydrangeas in front of home
14 Front Door Plants to Beautify the Entrance to Your Home
garage wall with tools
7 Garage Color Ideas That Will Elevate This Utilitarian Space
blue house with yellow door and pretty landscaping
15 Walkway Ideas That Will Complement Your Home and Yard
Patio with couch and swinging chair
How to Arrange Your Outdoor Space for Gatherings Large and Small
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
Window box filled with greenery and plants
11 Flower Box Ideas That Will Add Charm to Your Windows and Patio
white painted brick home exterior
What to Consider Before Painting Brick—and How to Do It Right
Veranda with archway door, couches, and chairs
12 Backyard Design Ideas That Will Make You Rethink Your Outdoor Space
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Tower of Herbs
backyard furniture with pillows and decor
28 Outdoor Décor Ideas That Will Transform Your Backyard