Nothing beats relaxing in the shade or entertaining a group of guests on your own private deck. When you take the time to plan your deck for the way you live, the result can be a versatile living ...

X marks the spot! X-shaped deck railing, like this example from @londondeckingcompany, offers appealing clean, modern lines. The X shape also elicits a cottage or farmhouse vibe, especially when ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...