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023 reveals a few 
new outdoor design 
trends, but two of 
them — mixed materials and 
bringing the indoors out — are 
maintaining their previous 
popularity into the new year. 
New trends landscape design-
ers are anticipating include 
more interest in sustainability, 
expanding the use of outdoor 
spaces and maximizing cut-
ting-edge technology.
Growing from the pandemic, 
interest in outdoor living is 
now at an all-time high — and 
the top 2023 trends in outdoor 
design reflect that continued 
interest, according to Joe 
Raboine, director of Residential 
Hardscapes at Belgard.

SUPPORTING 
SUSTAINABILITY
Caring for the environment 
is an increasing priority for 
homeowners, especially those 
who love the outdoors and 
want to ensure the environ-
ment is preserved for future 

generations to enjoy.
“Homeowners are asking 
designers to create spaces 
inspired by nature that also 
help conserve it,” said Raboine. 
“This can mean choosing 
long-lasting materials for hard-
scaping, finding products made 
from recycled materials and/or 
using permeable pavers to help 
reduce water runoff.”

EXTENDING INDOOR 
SPACES
Bringing the indoors out is 
hardly new, but as more home-
owners view outdoor spaces as 
extensions of their home, the 
trend is definitely here to stay. 
Creating outdoor spaces that 
reflect your lifestyle and design 
aesthetic is not only a goal for 
larger homes and lots, but also 
for smaller lots needing more 
privacy. Shade structures like 
pergolas, shade sails and screen 
panels offer seclusion as well 
as protection from the heat, 
helping outdoor spaces become 
more private and livable, no 

matter the size.
Today’s homeowners are also 
equipping spaces with fully 
operational kitchens, quality 
outdoor furniture, firepits and 
games to upgrade their out-
door living experience. The 
backyard is becoming the go-to 
spot for fun, with outdoor 
games including life-size chess, 
billiards, mini-golf and more.

EXPLORING COLOR AND 
TEXTURE
As outdoor spaces become 
extensions of the home, 
designers and homeowners 
see these spaces as more than 
just a place to host barbecues. 
Mixing natural materials 
including wood, stone and 
plants (as in living walls) with 
man-made materials like glass 
and metal creates interesting 
variety in texture and color 
that transforms any space into 
a more attractive environ-
ment. Textured pavers are also 
becoming more popular, such 
as those that mimic natural 

stone or textile finishes.
“Homeowners are becoming 
more adventurous with color 
and texture,” noted Raboine. 
“While shades of gray are still 
dominant, warmer tones like 
browns and tans together with 
greens are adding depth and 
dimension.”
Patterns can also be created 
using modular designs, tex-
tured pavers and hardscaping 
features to make any out-
door space both calming and 
energizing. Outdoor lighting 
provides more visual interest 
to your space while extending 
its usable hours - with col-
or-changing lights turning any 
patio into party central.

CREATING MULTI-
PURPOSE SPACES
Today’s backyards fulfill multi-
ple purposes, with Zen gardens 
or labyrinths extending off 
traditional patios for additional 
relaxation or meditation areas. 
Gardening is also resurging, 
as homeowners are growing 

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