The backyard has really made a big comeback in recent years. While it may have started out as the ‘only’ option for leaving the house, now it’s a welcomed oasis – or at least you’re working your way towards that oasis.
We’re here to help you get there! Your backyard garden oasis, summer kitchen, outdoor living room, entertaining area, and more await. You’ve already got some basics, but now it’s time to elevate your outdoor living space and make it a place everyone enjoys visiting, relaxing, eating, reading, and staring at your kids staring at their phones. Are you ready to transform your space into paradise?
There are a variety of outdoor living trends here for 2022 to elevate your exterior spaces, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top three. These trends will help guide your buying decisions, make plans for the future, and dream of what will be. Maybe you’ve moved into a new home or have more space than you used to, this guide will help you fill in some of the bald spots (décor-wise) in your new exterior living space.
Trend #1 - Indoor/Outdoor
Everything from accessories, to décor, and even to select furniture, your outdoor entertaining and living areas are bringing the indoors out. In Canada particularly, our outdoors time is limited, so it’s budget friendly and stylish to have multi-purpose furniture. Look for indoor/outdoor pieces that can be used inside during the colder months and taken outside in the summer. This will allow you to give a fun summer refresh to the interior while you enjoy the summer sun outside.
Perhaps you have a basement bar, rarely used in the summer because you’re outside. Think about outdoor bar stools that can be enjoyed the winter downstairs and outside in the summer. Rather than having décor items just for summers outside, think about indoor/outdoor décor that can go from styled bookshelf inside to outdoor oasis garden reading nook.
There is also a wide selection of outdoor furniture including sofas, tables, and chairs, so beautiful and so functional, it could easily be used in a sun room, porch, or even guest room.
Trend #2 - DIY projects
When it comes to refreshing the patio for the summer, there are countless DIY projects from thrifty to super chic to decorate and style your outdoor furniture.
A few cans of spray paint can work some series magic in an outdoor space. Giving tables, chairs, or décor items a quick refresh with a new colour is a simple and budget-friendly way to change things up. Look for décor items in your local thrift shops and see what a can of spray paint can do.
DIY projects in your outdoor spaces can range from a quick spray-painting project to a brand-new deck build, a pergola, or maybe a new outdoor kitchen area, bar area, or tree house for the kids. From budget-friendly to budget breaking (hello lumber prices!) there are any number of DIY projects you can tackle to elevate your outdoor space this summer.
Trend #3 - Make it functional
Perhaps one of our favourite trends for a summer outdoors in 2022, make it functional. While we can all be a sucker for a snazzy trend, the most important thing about any living space (indoors and out!) is that it’s functional. You want, and need, a space that works for you, your family, and your habits. Not entertainers? Don’t get more seating than you need. Never eat in the yard, but love spending time outside with a good book? Forget about a table and chairs, and opt for a lovely outdoor living room set.
Look for waterproof and durable furniture that will stand up to weather. Look also to functional trend number #1, indoor outdoor furniture. Not only is this functional, it allows you to splurge on a higher quality item knowing you will use it 12 months a year.
No matter how you’re planning on elevating your outdoor (or indoor) spaces this summer, our experts are here to help you and our wide selection is available to you online 24/7 for inspiration. Looking for more inspiration? Be sure to check out our blog for lots more insights on top trends, styling tips, and more. Ready to shop? Visit us in store and speak with our experts.