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Parlor to Patio — every space has an after

Every space has an after

Real makeovers for backyards, patios, and the rooms around them.

Budget-true before & afters, shop-the-look product picks, and renter-friendly ideas for real American homes — apartments, townhouses, and everything in between.

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A house with a covered, attached porch overlooking a large backyard lawn

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A dopamine decor bedroom with striped black-and-white bedding, a yellow arch headboard, and a wall of colorful prints

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