A Sublime Alpine Backyard Makeover
For the best backyard upgrade, just add water
Outdoor Living
Connecting Views
With thoughtfully selected views, your mountain home can enjoy a dynamic connection to the diverse natural beauty all around you
Dreaming of Living the Ranch Lifestyle?
Key considerations for building a legacy ranch in the Rocky Mountain West
4 Elements of Exquisite Porch Design
You’ve fallen in love with the site. Now it’s time to put yourself in it.
Where The Livin' Is Easy
Summer's sunny days and cool mountain evening call for dips in the pool, lazing on lounge chairs and dining al fresco
The Modern Indoor-Outdoor Connection
The way we want our mountain homes to relate to the outdoors has changed radically in the last 25 years.
5 Aspen Homes With the Ultimate Luxury
These indulgent residential pool and spa designs capture the Aspen high life—complete with peace, serenity and mountain views.
Window Shopping
Replacing windows improves a home’s energy efficiency as well as its design.
An Expert's Favorite Native Rocky Mountain Plants
This landscape aficionado shares some of her favorite native Rocky Mountain plants.
Essentials for an Outdoor Kitchen
Planning an outdoor kitchen in a mountain property? Here are some elements that go into the process.
An Eco-Conscious Mountain Biker’s Dream Hut
The Oculus is an eco-friendly cabin with a rideable roof in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley.
If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Bring the Kitchen Outside
The only thing more enticing for a gourmet chef than a well-equipped kitchen is an equally decked-out outdoor cooking station.
The Magic of a Screened Porch
Designer Carter Kay comes to the rescue with some tips for achieving easy elegance out on the porch.
A Colorado Home Built Around its Water Features
This 10,900-square-foot mountain retreat boasts quite the repertoire of luxurious amenities.
When Mother Nature Unveils Her Fury
A year of snow, a year of plenty. Mountain communities are in for a bountiful 2017.
An Aspen Aerie With Stunning Landscapes
New plantings and a refurbished pond and stream turn an alpine-lodge-style home into an arboreal sanctuary.
Before & After: A Steamboat Deck Makeover
After a little home design TLC, this penthouse apartment’s outdoor space is completely transformed.
10 Patios for Al Fresco Dining
Arguably the best part of summer is enjoying a meal outdoors. Take a seat at these backyard dining spaces.
We're in Love With These Swimming Pool Designs
We've found a handful of luxury waters that were designed with high-end relaxation and recreation in mind.
Summer Lovin'—Spaces to Soak Up the Sun
We're dreaming about the warmer months with these glorious mountain homes that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
How to Make Your Edible Garden Grow Faster
People are starting to "dig" edible gardening. Here are tips to boost your plants' growth come harvest time.
Get the Most From Your Outdoor Spaces
A fire sculpture, a pizza oven... Maximize your outdoor living with these savvy tips.
The Lure of the Lake: A Deluxe Tent Encampment
This Idaho family was delighted to discover it was possible to make lakeside camping luxurious—along with electricity and hot and cold running water.
