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03.05.2024 - 14:17 / thespruce.com / Ashley Chalmers
While we’re all used to swapping around our inside decor throughout the year, our outdoor spaces get understandably neglected during the colder months. The upside of this is that it’s often much easier to pull in new trends to enjoy once patio season returns.
We recently connected with a few of our favorite designers to find out their top outdoor decorating trends for this upcoming spring and summer, and here’s what they had to say.
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According to Cate Singleton, director of design for Tilly's, people are opting for lower-maintenance gardens and backyards these days, making it easier to simply enjoy the space.
“Picking local native flowers that will flourish in your climate is a huge priority for homeowners who would rather enjoy their yard than be working in it,” she says.
This can be everything from an evergreen option that requires less water than traditional hedges to native flowering shrubs that are a perfect fit for your pre-existing soil and climate. Most notably, though, Singleton points out less people want sprawling lawns these days.
«Homeowners are getting savvy to keeping their water bill and maintenance down,» she says. «Replacing traditional grass with garden beds is a great way to help wildlife and beautify your space.»
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We’ve seen the collective love for spa bathrooms this year, and Kim Gordon of Kim Gordon Designs says this is extending into outdoor spaces.
«We are continuing to see wellness playing a part in our homes, and I’m excited to introduce plunge pools into some of our projects,” she says.
Gordon notes this is an especially great option if you’re looking to fill a small space, or added alongside a small shed that you can convert
Madeline Tolle. Interior Design: Mandy Cheng
As the sun begins to shine again and temperatures rise, there's no better place to be than outdoors, soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of an Ibiza garden. With its laid-back vibe, natural elements, and bohemian style, the Ibiza garden is a trend that has firmly established itself in modern outdoor spaces. Fancy adding a touch of Ibiza to your garden or terrace? Then follow these simple steps and transform your outdoor space into an oasis of Ibiza ambiance.
Small bathrooms don’t have to pose a design dilemma. Although they may be short on space, a small bathroom can encourage you to get extra creative, flexing style and function in interesting new ways.
The exterior facade of your home is what truly makes its first impression. Homes are often set in the same cookie-cutter designs and palettes, so it’s easy to ignore the exterior and jump straight to the inner walls of your abode.
As the warm weather season approaches, we asked professional gardeners and landscapers to weigh in with their insights regarding the hottest landscaping looks of the year. From creating shade gardens to mixing in darker foliage, these trends will elevate your outdoor space.
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As spring and summer approach, bringing the outside in through our home decor starts to feel very appealing. And as we've been filling our homes with floral bouquets and scrolling for the perfect seasonal pieces of home decor, a certain shell-like motif keeps popping up.
Stunning florals are synonymous with springtime, and chances are, every social channel you're scrolling through is bursting with beautiful blooms.
Decorating your outdoor space can be just as rewarding as sprucing up the inside of your home, if not better. With plenty of outdoor furniture trends circling around the design world, including indoor-outdoor furniture and warm color palettes, there’s an endless amount of inspiration to pull from.
Mother's Day is just around the corner—a time of year that can bring both celebration and reflection. For those who find their sense of home in people rather than place, a mother is often at the center. Her influence helps shape the decisions we make in the spaces we create for ourselves and our loved ones.
When you think of yellow hues, do you think of flowering plants in the early days of spring, like yellow archangel, golden chain tree, hybrid witch hazel, forsythia, and yellow bird magnolia? Does it remind you of spring, as daffodils begin reaching through the sidewalk cracks? Does it remind you of summer, when you can finally start harvesting your yellow pear tomatoes and Irish gold tomatoes, and when lemon trees start blooming?