Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

From entertaining spaces to cooking stations to areas designed for lounging, patios can add value and comfort to your home.

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