Trend cycles are gradually getting shorter. Home design trends of yesteryear could be measured in decades, but thanks to TikTok trend setters and Instagram influencers, the lifespan of a trend is short-lived. Patio trends that peak in popularity one month, go out of style the next season. If your backyard design is feeling outdated or you are overwhelmed trying to keep up with the latest landscaping trends, then this blog is for you. It’s time to spruce up your space with some timeless trend-proof tips for your yards, gardens, landscapes, and patio furniture.
Add Accessories
Instead of chasing furniture design trends, keep your big pieces neutral and use accessories as an accessible and affordable way to accent an adaptable base. Tried and true muted organic materials like simple stone silhouettes, and natural wood tones are always in style. Lived-in fabric outdoor furniture cushions that are buttery beige, crisp white, or cool greys can easily be Pantone color popped with throw pillows, trendy pattern rugs, or outdoor drapery. Color, texture, and scale can bring a contemporary flair to classic furniture pieces and make a major statement. Think oversized print patterns or woven cotton contrast cushions that can be changed as quickly as the trend. Layers of subdued tones and textures on big components like outdoor sofa sets or dining tables keep those pieces timeless and tranquil which allows you to embrace accent colors and unexpected patterns. Play with your pergola by simply switching up the fabric for the season. Try trends in smaller spaces with accessories. The best part is that accouterments don’t have to be an expensive endeavor. There are plenty of budget-friendly accent options that open up the opportunity to customize colors, patterns, fabrics, and styles.
Focal Wall
Another way to keep up with the latest patio trends is to create a featured wall and almost effortlessly embrace what’s new, now and next. The bonus feature of a focal wall is that it can double as a barrier in your backyard for some added privacy. Install a green vertical garden as a living wall landscape and produce a low-profile patio trend that’s new and fresh. Make it now by creating a fun and approachable floating planter wall. Attach some window box planters to grow a vertical garden. Stay on top of what’s next by swapping succulents, seasonal plants, and herbs at your whim or to cater to the trends. The focal wall could feature a trellis full of viny florae or climbing flower plants. A stripped-back green grass vertical garden in a geometric shape would stand out as a sculpted work of art. Make a dramatic design difference that suits your taste and space and resists fast fads with a focal wall.
Sustainable Solutions
Sustainability is the secret sauce to making sure a landscaping trend never goes out of style. Whether working with acres of land or a small patch of grass, the eco-conscious homeowner and renter are incorporating indigenous stones, sustainable patio furniture, and natural habitats in their backyard designs. Stone walls are working as water receptacles in arid dry climates and create less water waste. People are planting plenty of plants and self-sufficient greenery. Folks are layering carbon-based elements into outdoor décor to add trend-proof texture, dimension, and natural hues. Durable warm-tone woods like teak and Ipe are easy-to-maintain and timeless staples. The environmentally conscious consumer is actively seeking ways to cause less harm to the earth by investing in lightweight, sustainable, popular plastic outdoor patio furniture pieces made of polycarbonate and resin. Design trends are constantly changing and evolving, but clean lines and classic design can always be easily assimilated into your yard because sustainable solutions are everlasting.
Transitional Pieces
Patio trends come and go so one of the best ways to keep up with the latest trends is to have plenty of transitional pieces. Versatile multipurpose outdoor furniture is not only functional but also allows you to stay ahead of furniture design trends. Outdoor sectional sofas adjust according to your outdoor entertainment needs and are great to segment square footage. Play with panels and scale using screens to carry color up or create boundaries in your backyard design. Ottomans are conveniently compact, and efficient; your design aesthetic can evolve using an ottoman as a footstool, coffee table, or extra chair. Add an extremely personalized experience to your pieces by changing knobs on outdoor occasional tables or swapping out storage baskets to showcase trend-driven patio decorations. Remember that taste is subjective so design your outdoor space in a way that reflects your personality and preferences.
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Jewell is a regular contributing author to Patio Productions. Based on the East Coast, Jewell has worn many hats: she worked over a decade as a designer and consultant in the fashion industry, was a freelance writer, and now owns and operates a holistic wellness studio with a focus on yoga practice, meditation, movement therapy, and self-care. She is passionate about Nature, outdoor living, health and wellness, and all-things product design. She extends these passions to the outdoor furniture industry here at Patio Productions.
