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Beach House Outdoor Dining Room

Bright Ideas for Outdoor Dining

Alfresco dining is a Southern standard in the summer. Find inspiration for your outdoor dining areas with these bright ideas.

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  • Enclosed Porch

    Style Guide

    71 Porches and Patios

    Patios and porches are an integral part of Southern culture. These classics are inviting and inspiring.

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  • Decorating Sunrooms with Color

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    94 Living Room Decorating Ideas

    Mix and match patterns, embrace bold colors, layer rugs, and so much more! Try these tips to create a pretty space to enjoy conversations with friends and family.

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  • Add Historic Character with Classic Materials

    61 Luxurious Master Baths

    Make your master bath a relaxing retreat with decorating and design ideas from our experts.

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  • Beach Home Decorating: Choose a Sunny Palette

    Beach Decorating Ideas

    From color to accessories, add some of these coastal twists to your home for a seaside feel.

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  • Blue and White Table Setting Ideas

    The Southern Table

    Punch Up the Porch

    Inspired by her mom's favorite china pattern, Charlottesville, Virginia, event designer Jennifer Carroll creates a blue-and-white table setting that's ideal for Mother's Day.

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  • The Buffet

    Outdoor Entertaining Tips

    Jennifer Carroll of Jennifer Carroll Events in Charlottesville, Virginia shares advice for entertaining outdoors in the South.

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  • Summer House Backyard Retreat with Checkered Floor

    Summer House Backyard Retreat

    Architect Norman Askins and interior designer Craig Duncan share their design ideas behind this summer house backyard retreat.

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  • Charming Southern Front Porch

    Charming Southern Front Porch

    Homeowner and decorator Muffie Faith of Elizabeth Stuart Design, Charleston, SC, designed this front porch with paint, wicker, and florals.

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  • Treetop Terrace Deck with Chandelier

    Treetop Terrace Deck

    Michelle Nussbaumer of Ceylon et Cie shares her design ideas behind this treetop terrace deck.

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  • Classic Nautical Porch

    Classic Nautical Porch

    Decorator Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design, Bethesda, MD, created the look for this porch with rope and classic nautical colors: white and blue.

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