Outdoor Decoration & Furniture Trends
Outdoor Decoration & Furniture Trends are important to many people. Especially our Melbourne Customers who just love to stay up to date and modern in the latest Trents.
Did you know that spending time outdoors can help with everything from mental health, to cognitive functioning, to even weight loss. The benefits of being outdoors are just one reason to work on designing a beautiful outdoor living space. Furniture trends geared towards outdoor living are encouraging more people to enjoy their whole property, not just the house built on it. For this reason, homeowners are spending more money on their outdoor spaces. Let’s take a look at some popular outdoor furniture trends.
Let’s Start with Furniture
If you want to spend time outside, it’s important to have a comfortable place to sit and relax. Here are some of the popular options for outdoor furniture.
Furniture Qualities
Gone are the days of flimsy plastic chairs sufficing for outdoor furniture. Today’s outdoor furniture options increasingly mimic indoor seating, with plush cushions and comfortable ottomans. Likely, light colours like tan and beige accented with bright pillows have been popular choices.
Furniture Types
Wood and wicker furniture make great, durable options for outdoor seating. Also, many furniture sets come with modular, movable pieces. These can be rearranged in different configurations based on your needs.
Fully-Equipped Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor cooking has evolved far beyond the classic barbecue. Today, fully-equipped outdoor kitchens allow homeowners to have an entire cooking experience outside. With elements like refrigerators, stoves, and ovens, you can cook an entire meal from start to finish outside. This way, you will never have to traipse back inside the house to get food or drinks for guests at your cookout.
Blinds and Awnings
While being out in the sun can be great for your mental and physical health, it’s important to have proper shielding from the sun’s rays. That’s where blinds and awnings come in.
Retractable awnings can be a convenient option for outdoor spaces. With these automated awnings, you can easily extend the awning for sunny days, and pull it back in for days when it’s windy. With outdoor blinds, you can make your outdoor patio easy to convert into a screened-in porch. This is a great way to keep mosquitos away from you on warm summer evenings.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Folks are trying to be more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient in all areas of their lives, and outdoor furnishing is no different. Pieces made from reclaimed wood or other repurposed parts are especially popular as ways to limit waste.
Another way to be environmentally conscious is to choose energy efficient lighting for your outdoor spaces. Motion detecting lights are a good choice for this, as they turn off automatically when no one is around. Incandescent light bulbs also use less energy than other lighting options.
Make Furniture Trends Work for You
Paying attention to these furniture trends will help you design an outdoor space that looks fresh and beautiful.
Have a project that you want to work on in your outdoor space? Contact us for a free quote to get started on the perfect design.
