Garden and Kitchen Design Tips to Refresh Spaces This Season

Experts share practical ideas for enhancing a garden late in the summer without planting new material. Matt Mattus, senior horticulture director of the American Horticultural Society, advises repositioning potted tropical plants, grouping containers, adding height, and encouraging groundcovers to give a fuller look as existing blooms fade.

Design professionals also recommend using artwork to enliven kitchens. Ania Agárdy of Luxury Living and Anna Franklin of Stone House Collective suggest selecting pieces that add personality without hindering functionality, balancing scale, color and theme to transform the kitchen into a welcoming social space.