Outdoor Upgrades to Consider in 2024
Textured fabrics, like velvet and chenille, are gaining traction.
The trends in outdoor home upgrades in 2024 are leaning toward ingenious uses of space, materials, and color. They reflect a deeper connection with nature and a penchant for sustainability.
Here’s a look at some of these trends:
Nature and water
Inground pools, fountains, and small ponds are some top trends. These natural pools, which filter themselves using plants, make the area more beautiful and bolster the use of the yard, making it a serene oasis.
Artificial grass
Artificial grass embodies a shift toward low maintenance but is aesthetically pleasing. It needs no mowing, watering, or fertilizing. All that makes it especially convenient in drought-prone areas. It conserves water, withstands heavy use, and stays green year-round.
Driveways and garage doors
Larger driveways are getting more popular, especially for larger families or those who often have guests. Unique, creative garage doors with intricate patterns and textures complement these expansive driveways.
Gazebos, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces
Indoor and outdoor living spaces blend with gazebos and pergolas, creating shade and making backyard and patio spaces more useful. Outdoor fireplaces are also becoming a more permanent feature, giving a living room-like feel to patios.
Fiber cement siding and metal roofs
Fiber cement and metal roofs are prominent as sustainable materials for outdoor structures. They’re durable, low maintenance, and versatile in style, so that they can fit many designs.
Bold colors and biophilic design
Bold and vibrant colors are already making a statement in outdoor spaces, and they’ll continue to do so in 2024. Deep browns, greens, and rich blues are particularly popular. This ties in with the concept of the so-called biophilic design. Its design feels grounded, organic, and connected to nature, with elements like plants and natural materials.
Innovative use of textures and materials
Textured fabrics, like velvet and chenille, are gaining traction. They bring depth and interest to indoor and outdoor spaces. They make for an easy-going and homey atmosphere in the garden.
Greater outdoor living functionality
There’s a demand to make the outdoors multifunctional. Expansive windows, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, built-in features like firepits, outdoor kitchens, and covered outdoor rooms are some elements that bridge the gap between indoors and outdoors.
Roof decks and front porches
With dwindling lot sizes, roof decks are becoming a way to have more privacy while fostering community connections. The resurgence of front porches is also notable, serving as a communal space and a nod to traditional design.
Outdoors in a new year
Outdoor upgrade trends in 2024 emphasize sustainability, innovative use of materials, and spaces as functional as they’re aesthetically pleasing.
To prepare for the new year, talk to a local landscaping service to see what fits best with your outdoor space and preferences.
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