11. Covered patio Weather is unpredictable, but a covered patio can be enjoyed in almost any environment. This Jennifer Risko Smith design creates a shelter from the storm while connecting the indoor ...

When entertaining, where do most people at a party like to congregate? In the kitchen. Where would be an even better place for partygoers to congregate when the weather is nice? In an outdoor kitchen.

Dining alfresco is one of the easiest ways to enjoy summertime in Seattle. That's when everyone from the "bring-your-own-meat" potluck crowd to the backyard gourmands lights up the grill and gives ...

WHY THEY LOVE IT: 'It brings you closer to family and friends, ' she says A DINING REVELATION: The silver lining to the five weeks that Kim and Rene Navarre and their son, Andre, spent in north ...

A uniquely patterned backsplash is a stunning focal point and a great place to start when searching for patio kitchen ideas. Nancy Epstein, founder and chairman of the board at Artistic Tile, chose ...