Outdoor rooms are the latest phenomenon in home design. Homeowners are on a mission to maximize every inch of space and are looking for ways to make their backyard as habitable as the interior.

Consider transforming part of the yard into an inviting outdoor living room. The space could double as a private hideaway for ...

Whether rising to the highest room of the tallest tower in a Disney-esque castle, giving an admirer the chance to confess their love on an apartment building fire escape, or connecting a basement ...

"It's literally just because outdoor spaces are traditionally not welcoming for those of us in bigger bodies." The 45-year-old has enjoyed walking all her life because she grew up with dogs.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Outdoor kitchens have become an expected feature in luxury homes.