Over the past year, the amount of time we've spent at home has given us a newfound fondness for the outdoors. After navigating pandemic lockdowns and cancelled vacations, being able to enjoy your own outdoor space is just as important as ever! That's why we've taken the time to highlight some of our favorite outdoor trends.
Homeowners have long placed significant emphasis on interior design, but in recent years customizing outdoor spaces has become increasingly popular. People now view their outdoor spaces as an extension the interior space, finding ways to enjoy both all year long. Through the use of covered rooms, shade devices, lighting, fans, and fire pits, many of our clients are maximizing the amount of time they are able to spend outdoors.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Gone are the days of plastic deck furniture, it's time to pave the way for a full blown outdoor living room! More people are transforming their outdoors by creating spaces filled with extra comfy furniture that you would normally find inside. There are now more outdoor decor options and accessories available to design a space that is both welcoming and relaxing, no matter how big or small. We have installed covered rooms, screened-in porches, custom exterior lighting, exterior fans, fireplaces, and outdoor TV enclosures to make these rooms cozier than ever before!
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor kitchens of all types are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, the National Kitchen and Bath Association found that 60% of homeowners today are interested in adding an outdoor kitchen. Depending on the available space and budget there are a couple options available. If the space and budget are smaller, some people are opting for a "satellite kitchen" which usually includes an outdoor grill, mini fridge, minimal storage, and trash can to compliment the indoor kitchen. If a larger space and budget are available, others are choosing to install fully functional kitchens and/or bars where meals can be fully prepped and made outdoors without the use of the indoor kitchen!
Outdoor Lighting & Technology
As people bring the comforts of the indoors into their outdoor spaces, the use of technology is becoming increasingly common. This includes televisions, accent lighting, speakers, projector, WIFI boosters, and much more! Technology can infuse your outdoor spaces with all of the luxuries of interior rooms, making streaming movies and using internet enabled devices easy and seamless. Additionally, we have witnessed firsthand several of our clients using their outdoor spaces as an extension to their office with so many people working from home!
Well planned outdoor lighting can define spaces, highlight accents and features, set moods, and provide functional living space. Ways to incorporate all sorts of lighting options into the outdoors are almost limitless. Keep the party going day or night, and year round, by carefully considering ways to illuminate your outdoor spaces!
Social Front Yards
While backyards tend to be the area of focus, they typically are includes and don't provide a space to interact socially with neighbors. Luckily we've seen a recent push in housing and design that brings the focus back to larger front porches that provide areas for entertainment and interaction. Your front yard can be so much more than just curb appeal, it can be a whole new space for your family to enjoy.
During the pandemic, many homeowners used their front yards as a way to host socially distant hangouts with friends and neighbors. This trend is reminiscent of neighborhoods of the mid-1900's where the front yards were typically more prominently used than back yards. It's great to see an emphasis on this trend as people create welcoming spaces to engage with others in their community!
Need to Revamp Your Outdoor Space? Contact Terra Nova Today!
At Terra Nova, our team of home renovation experts have been helping our clients extend their living spaces outdoors for over two decades. We can offer design services, preliminary pricing consultation, turnkey fixed-price estimates, and full construction services to create any outdoor space you can dream up! Look no further than our friendly, family-owned company for all of your custom design and construction needs.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation to get your project started!
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