It’s called the ‘moonlight effect,’ and here’s how to get it. Hang around outdoor lighting designers long enough and you’ll hear a lot of talk about “moonlight effect.” That’s a naturalistic look that features light no more intense than that of a full moon, but still strong enough to make beautiful shadows and intense highlights on your home’s exterior. Here’s how …
Outdoor Inspiration: 7 ‘Oh Yeahhh’ Projects That Make Your Backyard an Oasis
By: Amy Howell Hirt But not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home. After spending so much time at home, you want — you need! — a backyard getaway, not a bootcamp that’s all about mowing, weeding, and raking. Time for a second honeymoon with these ideas that’ll turn your labor-loving yard into a leisure-loving one. Some will even …
Outdoor Inspiration: 5 Things Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Spaces Do (and Yours Can, Too)
By: Kelley Walters These 5 timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional. Outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t always equal when it comes to home value (think about that house with the falling-down above-ground pool with no curb appeal at all). Homes that get them right, though, have patios and backyards that blur inside and outside spaces. And the best thing: These outdoor entertaining space …