The trend of the summer is creating a comfortable and inviting backyard space that you’ll gravitate towards as much as your indoor space. Here are the top five trends we see in outdoor living for 2019. So, break out the idea board and get to work creating your perfect outdoor oasis with these top tips.
Sustainable Design
One trend that’s been on the rise for both interiors as well as exteriors this year is greenery! Utilize plants to decorate your outdoor oasis. Not only will you be lowering your carbon footprint, but you’ll also enjoy the overall feel of a space surrounded by green. We love incorporating Living Walls or climbing ivy as a fun design statement to spruce up the space. Edible plants are another way to beautify your space while also helping the environment.
Neutral Meets Pops of Color
A huge trend this season is focusing on neutral base colors for outdoor furniture and pairing them with fun and colorful accents. We’re loving the bright citrus oranges, yellows, and pinks, as well as the newly popular emerald. The more neutral you keep the upholstery the more the pops of color will stand out! So be bold and playful in your décor choices this summer.
Fire Side Cozy
Huisache property outdoor patio, built by Legion Custom Home Builders
Nothing is better than sitting by the fireside and enjoying an evening with friends. The great news is, firesides aren’t just for indoors anymore! Your outdoor space will greatly benefit from the addition of the soft lighting and divine crackling of a fire. This will bring an inviting comfort to your space, and not to mention an increase in value when you sell your house as houses equipped with outdoor fires consistently sell for more than expected.
Outdoor Indoor
A huge trend in 2019 is a convergence between outdoor and indoor spaces. Collapsible screens and folding walls are allowing homes to expand their living spaces to the outdoors. This feature is perfect if you love entertaining as it gives you more space for guests. Open the walls between indoors and outdoors and you’ll love the way your backyard transforms to become a unique part of your home.
Mixed Materials
The boundaries of outdoor decoration are constantly being stretched the further we get into 2019. Textures that were thought only for indoor use are migrating to the outdoors. Things like brass, textured upholstery, marble, and rope, are being utilized in exciting new ways for outdoor living spaces. Don’t be held back by the traditional idea of what normal patio furniture should be, instead let your senses flourish as you include different textures and materials into your outdoor design.
We hope our list of five outdoor living trends for 2019 will spark your imagination to help you create the outdoor space of your dreams. Remember to be bold in your design choices, when you think outside the box, you’ll realize you’re able to design spaces that you never thought were possible.
Check out our gallery of custom homes for more inspiring designs! Happy decorating!