Articles by Lauren Dunec Design

When the weather’s right, there’s nothing like a leisurely meal enjoyed under the open sky, with soft breezes wafting through and views of the garden or — if you’re lucky — a lake or seashore. As we move into prime outdoor entertaining season, it’s ti…

Set on a steep hillside overlooking the Willamette River, this elegantly rustic home and landscape are poised between forest and waterway, drawing design inspiration from both environments. Cedar cladding camouflages the house, set among a grove of ma…

Nothing beats cafe-style string lights for their ability to quickly improve the ambiance in an outdoor space. In the evening, their soft glow overhead can visually transform an ordinary patio into a party-ready spot for hosting friends or cheer up a d…

If adding a new outdoor kitchen or revamping your current setup is on your landscape makeover wishlist, take a look at these designs serving up fresh ideas for al fresco cooking. These 10 projects from around the globe also make the most of the moder…

If adding a new outdoor kitchen or revamping your current setup is on your landscape makeover wishlist, take a look at these designs serving up fresh ideas for al fresco cooking. These 10 projects from around the globe also make the most of the moder…

If adding a new outdoor kitchen or revamping your current setup is on your landscape makeover wish list, take a look at these designs serving up fresh ideas for alfresco cooking. These 10 projects from around the globe also make the most of the moder…

If adding a new outdoor kitchen or revamping your current setup is on your landscape makeover wishlist, take a look at these designs serving up fresh ideas for al fresco cooking. These 10 projects from around the globe also make the most of the moder…

There are a number of reasons to choose gravel for your garden: the satisfying crunch it makes underfoot, its relative low cost compared with other hardscaping materials, the environmental benefit of preventing runoff and erosion, and the fact that it…

It’s easy to forget about planting areas that fall outside of what we typically think of as a front yard. However, planting the skinny street-side area beyond the perimeter fence, or the parking strip next to the sidewalk, can both boost your home’s c…

Including nectar- and pollen-rich plants in potted displays can help support the native birds, butterflies and bees in your neighborhood. While pollinators require more than just a food source for survival — they’ll also need water, native plants for …