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Soak up summer fun with some of our favorite pool design ideas. These beautiful pool design ideas serve up backyard inspiration in a variety of styles. Create your ideal entertaining space for just a few people or a crowd. Credit:Paul Dyer The grass reaches nearly to the pool’s edge, making it feel organic. The lounge chairs, planters, and an area rug are all clad in classic black-and-white patterns. Continuous straight lines emphasize the understated look of this pool design idea....

These fresh spring dinner ideas are perfect for busy weeknights. Say goodbye to frigid winter days and welcome warmer weather with meals packed with seasonal produce. It’s everything you love in the dinner you never expected. Credit: Carson Downing Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter Fire up the grill! Skip the stove top and enjoy the spring weather whilegrilling salmonand leeks for dinner. While thechicken breast tenderscook on the stove, prepare your bed of cucumber ribbons and tomato slices....

Straightforward and packed with flavor, youll love the low-calorie count, too! For a healthy dinner that’s easy, too, try one of ourquick healthy chicken recipes. Everyone will enjoy them! Credit: Karla Conrad The magic lies in the process: crisping the well-seasoned, bread-crumb-coated tenders in an air fryer. Pair with a vegetable side dish for a meal that’s equally diet- and family-friendly. This Mexican entree is loaded with enticing colors and zesty flavors....

Use these raised garden bed ideas to create the perfect planting space without digging up your yard. The beds design complements the trim on the garden shed, which is surrounded by colorful flowers. DIY Brick Bed Blaine Moats This inexpensive, DIY raised bed is made by dry-stacking bricks. Credit:Rob Cardillo The soil in the bed is mulched to keep moisture in and weeds out. Log Raised Bed Lynn Karlin Make easy, rustic raised garden beds with logs turned on end....

tune up your kitchen with a range hood that makes a statement and adds function. But a range hood can be much more than simply an appliance. These range hood ideas show how to use them to addstyle and decorin a kitchen. The wood detailing mimics the dividedglass-front cabinetsflanking the hood. Creating a box for a range hood like this provides a furniture-like look to the space. The dark wood contrasts with stainless-steel appliances and a neutral backsplash....

These fountains, ponds, and pools offer inspiration to match any style, ranging from naturalistic to modern. Make a splash in your garden byadding a water feature. Rippling water and soft sprays will make your backyard seem cooler, while giving it a calming feel. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Small Rustic Water Garden Add somefarmhouse chic to your landscapewith this simple backyard water feature. A wooden half-barrel pairs well with a weathered water pump as a fountain....

Silver leaves set off more colorful flowers while adding shimmer to your garden beds and containers. Plants with silver leaves are among the most valuable for your landscape because they look good with anything. Here are some of the most reliable annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs to consider. Credit: Lynn Karlin Agave Victoria Pearson Severalvarieties of agave(Agavespp. ), such as ‘Blue Glow’ shown here, have a silvery look. They’re low-maintenance plants that are adaptable to either ground or container planting....

Maximize storage and style in a small space with these bedroom decorating tips. Whether it’s amodern primary bedroomor rusticguest room, take inspiration from these small space decor ideas. These are our best small bedroom decor ideas. Credit:David Land White paint on the walls and ceiling keeps light bouncing around and makes the space feel endless. Minimal decor enhances the spacious, open feeling, leaving room for the eyes to rest. Here, these stunningbedroom curtainsextend from floor to ceiling and well beyond the width of the window....

From closet offices to maximized pantries, these small closet storage ideas make the most of tight quarters. Anthony-Masterson You dont need a luxuriouswalk-in closetto make the most of your storage. In fact,a small closetcan be prime real estate for creating a space that utilizes every square inch. Credit:Anthony-Masterson Utilize Every Inch Jason Donnelly Theres no such thing as too much when it comes to storage. Small Closet Shoe Storage Your shoes dont have to live on the floor....

What do you see? Don’t be surprised if some of your mental tension evaporates as the clutter clears. “But it’s rarely true. Credit: Lincoln Barbour Photo All they end up with is more clutter because their empty containers are taking up space.” Then buy storage containers accordingly. Monochromatic plastic or cloth bins look restful and organized when displayed in multiples. Credit: Brie Williams Ask the Honest Closet Questions Resist the “I might wear it eventually” mentality....

These durable and stylish options will help you choose the right stair runners for your style and space. Werner Straube Stair runners are unassuming masters of form and function. The right runner complementsthe style of your spaceand adds to it with contrast, pattern, or color. Credit:Werner Straube After all, this is a semi-permanent item in your home you’ll use daily. For color inspiration, look to other permanent elements of the home, such as architectural features....

Theres nothing dreary about these gorgeous blue living rooms. No matter your design style, incorporate blues into your nextliving room refresh. Add Warmth with Texture Blues can read as both icy and cool thanks to their undertones. Credit:Edmund Barr Brighter shades can stand up against super saturated navy hues in a playful way. Play with a range of blues on your textiles to introduce varying shades without overpowering the serene space....

Decorate your home and table with these colorful, showstopper spring centerpiece ideas and floral arrangements. Take inspiration from thevintage Easter decortrend or create a stunning bouquet of fresh blooms from your spring garden. To help you get started, we’re sharing our best floral arranging tips andspring decoratingideas for your table. Credit:Carson Downing Add a few snips of foliage and yellow-green hellebores to break up the purple flowers. Pastel Spring Centerpiece Kindra Clineff...