Whether you have a small patio or sprawling outdoor living room, the best back porch ideas transform an unused outdoor space into a hotspot for friends and family. “Simple additions like outdoor ...

Of course, local zoning and design requirements often dictate ... styling company Pergolux tells Yahoo Life that front porches, not back, are “unmatched when building community.” ...

We asked three designers which porch design mistakes they see the most. Here's what often gets overlooked by the untrained eye.