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When describing how we want our homes to feel, we often use the word "warm" — as in "warm and inviting" or "warm and welcoming." Not just a setting on the thermostat, this word connotes a sense of comfort, like a hug from a good friend. And you can evoke that embrace in your rooms using a warm color palette. Get started with our warm paint color picks and room-by-room tips.

Give your exterior comparable panache by painting the front door and shutters in complementary colors.

Use our summer garden plan to enjoy an unbeatable season-long floral show with very little work.

It is possible to build a flower bed that requires no digging or tilling! Follow our easy step-by-step directions to make a no-dig flower bed. Using natural decomposing, you can have a great flower bed complete with topsoil with little work!

Join Graham Ross as he gives this deck an outdoor cafe feel, with plantings of herbs, vegies and flowers. It's productive, pretty and ideal for making quick harvests. Complete your cafe hangout with an edible garden and hanging baskets. It's the perfect outdoor entertaining area.

The Great Outdoors: Top 10 Backyard Design Ideas for stylish backyard decorating. Fire pits, string lights, hot tubs and so much more inspo!

We've rounded up the prettiest fall and Thanksgiving-inspired front porch displays from our favorite bloggers. #fallfrontporch #frontporch #fallhomedecor #bhg

Seasonal Decorating Series: Simple Fall Decorating Ideas with Textiles. Today's focus is pillows & throws. Shopping sources & combination examples included!

If your home's curb appeal makes a great first impression, everyone (including potential homebuyers) will want to see what's inside. Check out these simple, low-cost curb appeal improvements that you can do in a day, a week, or a month.

Everything you need to enjoy your outdoor porch and patio spaces — from prep lists to shopping sources. Get ready to entertain and relax! Morning til night, on a budget with Better Homes & Gardens.