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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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