Over the course of the last few years, our outdoor living spaces have changed significantly. This is in large part due to the pandemic when the desire for porches and patios was at an all-time high.

Outdoor rooms are the latest phenomenon in home design. Homeowners are on a mission to maximize every inch of space and are looking for ways to make their backyard as habitable as the interior.

Whether rising to the highest room of the tallest tower in a Disney-esque castle, giving an admirer the chance to confess their love on an apartment building fire escape, or connecting a basement ...

"It's literally just because outdoor spaces are traditionally not welcoming for those of us in bigger bodies." The 45-year-old has enjoyed walking all her life because she grew up with dogs.

Living on the patio this summer? You can, if you make the most of your outdoor space. A patio or porch can become like a second living room if you have the right furniture and rugs and other ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Outdoor kitchens have become an expected feature in luxury homes.