Making the Most of Your Backyard

Backyards, or whatever outdoor spaces one has access to, have never been more appreciated. 

Hanging outdoor string lighting creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock

It looks like many of us are going to be spending more time than usual at home this summer. Backyards, or whatever outdoor spaces one has access to, have never been more appreciated.

I asked interior designer Vanessa Deleon for her advice on making the most of outdoor spaces. Here’s what she said.