As we move further into a new decade, it’s time to look forward at the future of outdoor design and trends. Over the last several years, we’ve seen outdoor living evolve into an expansion of the indoor living space. More and more, homeowners are desiring exterior entertainment spaces that expand beyond a basic pool and patio set up. Instead, they want more elaborate features that make outdoor living just as plush as indoor living. So, with that in mind, let’s look at 5 outdoor features that will be trending this year.
1. Outdoor Kitchens
The outdoor kitchen has raised the bar when it comes to backyard BBQ. And when we say kitchen, we mean kitchen— cabinets and countertops, sinks, massive grills, beer and wine fridges, and even pizza ovens, which are, of course, being placed under roofed structures for added protection from the elements.
2. Garden Rooms and/or Family Gardens
Nothing quite completes an outdoor living space like fresh blooms and other greenery— and while you can certainly dress up your patio with a few pots scattered here and there, it doesn’t come close to the garden rooms that are trending.
Garden rooms are much more over the top, carefully designed to enhance the function they are intended for. Features often include hardscaping, seating areas, walking paths, pergolas, water features, fire pits, birdbaths, statues, artwork, and stylish lighting.
Family gardens, which are similar to garden rooms, are also very popular these days. These spaces incorporate planting boxes where families can work together to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and other edibles.
It’s easy to see why spaces such as these are incredibly popular.
3. Unique Lighting
Lighting is a great way to define a space in a way that allows you to also express your sense of style. This year, expect to see fixtures that look good enough to be showcased in your home’s interior. LED color-changing strip lighting will also be incredibly popular. Not only are they easy to integrate within the framing of an outdoor structure, but they can also be operated with ease at the touch of remote control or digital app.
4. Bigger, Badder, and More Beautiful Furniture
With the rise in popularity regarding outdoor living spaces, furniture has taken on a new twist. Over the last few years, outdoor furniture has evolved to look more like indoor furniture— and it will continue to do so. Couches and chairs will be larger and cozier than ever before, covered in fabrics that are not only durable but beautiful as well. Ottomans will no longer be sequestered to the interior of your home. And the outdoor kitchen can provide a lot of space for cooking and entertaining.
Additionally, pieces like ottomans and tables will be multi-functional, offering extra storage to tuck away items such as coolers, linens, board games, or whatever else you like to keep on hand for entertaining. Also, look for cool furniture pieces such as hanging sofas and chairs to complete the look.
5. Mixed materials
Mixed materials have been an important focus of interior decorating for a few years now, so it’s no surprise that this will carry out into outdoor spaces. Think wicker and aluminum, concrete and oak, and copper and birch. This year is all about variety!
Cutting Corners for Your Outdoor Space Needs
When it comes to outdoor living, let us give you a hand. We have a great variety of performance fabrics and accessories that can make your outdoor space feel like a true extension of your interior. Stop by our showroom near Sugar Land, TX to see how we can help make your space beautiful.
