From sustainable furniture materials to Greek gardens, some outdoor living design choices are emerging for this year, although these trends will likely never go out of style.

1. Luxurious Outdoor Living Starts with an Indoor-Outdoor Merge

A top trend that’s been brewing for a few years is the full integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces. This includes adding enclosed verandas and partially covered gardens, as well as opening up the home to the garden or patio through folding glass doors.

2. Greek-Inspired Touches for Your Outdoor Spaces

Greek-inspired gardens embody romance and history. Incorporate elements such as Grecian statues, columns, formal hedges, archways, gravel gardens, and stone pathways to make your Greek dreams come true. Plant olive trees, houseplants, boxwood, and white roses to provide shade for seating areas.

3. Terra Cotta

Terra cotta, which translates as “baked earth,” is a reddish-brown unglazed clay used to make pots and planters. Both the terra-cotta material and color are expected to play a significant role in backyard design in the coming year, adding a Moroccan or Mediterranean sense of style.

4. Outdoor Living is All About Upscale Relaxation

People often want to feel like they’re on vacation when relaxing in their own backyard since the pandemic. This style is all about upscale relaxation, and it includes high-quality furniture, outdoor rugs, pizza ovens, water features, elaborate firepits, covered outdoor kitchens, and other features.

5. Sustainable Furniture

Consumers continue to prioritize the environment in their purchases, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming year. The sustainable outdoor furniture industry is thriving, with more options such as bamboo, recycled plastic, rattan, and other eco-friendly materials.

If you’re looking to transform your outdoor living space and some of these have your creativity flowing, contact me using the form below, and I can consult with you on how to incorporate your inspiration and make it a reality. You can also click this “contact” link, or you can email me at: carmen@sohointeriordesign.com And, of course, you can always call me anytime at (407) 743-2399.