When is a patio, not a patio? When it’s your kitchen, living room, and media room. Check out the 2024 outdoor living design trends!
These days, outdoor living has become nearly as important as indoor living, with the lines between the two often blurred. It all starts with combining outdoor and indoor living and seamless visual transitions of space while using lighting and technology to accentuate the overall experience. Let’s take a look at four outdoor living design trends you can use no matter the size of your patio:
Comfort is Key
If you plan to spend time on the patio, you’ll want your patio furniture to be as comfortable as your family room couch. Luckily, furniture designers understand that, so it’s easy to find a wide selection of outdoor chairs, sofas, and sectionals. And just like inside, curved furniture is trending for the outdoors. Because windows often look out to the patio and sometimes doors can slide open to create one large indoor-outdoor space, make sure your exterior design complements your interior style. Remember, even though the outdoor furniture may look like its indoor counterpart, it’s important to select fabrics made for sun, wind, and rain exposure.
Light the Way
Also popular in today’s backyard design trends is designer lighting. Rather than a simple overhead light, consider using lights as accents to create a layered look on the patio and in the yard. Overhead string lights warm the space without being too bright. Place lamps on tables or use floor lamps to cast light up to the ceiling or down toward the floor. Place pathway lights along landscaping in the yard for added ambiance.
Make It a Smart Patio
Smart home technology has a place inside — and outside — your home. You can control lights and speakers from your smartphone. Use a smart TV — or two or three televisions — to create an entertainment wall so you can stream multiple games at once. Consider placing outdoor cameras and motion detectors around your property for added security.
Take Biophilic Design Outside
Biophilic design — the idea of bringing the outdoors in — has been trending in interior design for a couple of years. But this nature-themed approach to home design can be used even on your outdoor patio to make it “feel” alive. Put plants and flowers on your patio, getting creative with containers. Create a layered effect by grouping plants of various heights. Pots of herbs are not only decorative but useful in your outdoor kitchen. Use organic textures like rattan, jute, and other weaves. You can even create a living wall of plants for a beautiful, natural look.
We Can Help Make That Patio Perfect
Visit a J. Patrick Homes model home, and you’ll soon realize that we love outdoor design just as much as we do indoor design. We want every part of your home to be a functional, beautiful space where you can relax and call it your own. From outdoor kitchens to fireplaces to playful areas in the yard, we can help you design your perfect patio.