2018 Hottest Outdoor Living Trends

Creating the perfect "Indoor-Outdoor Effect"

• 2018 is all about bringing the indoors, outdoors. According to American Institute of Architects outdoor kitchens and fully furnished outdoor rooms are trending.
• Pergolas and pavilions help seamlessly section off areas of your outdoor space so that you can create "outdoor rooms." They are ideal structures to merge the comfortable feeling of being indoors with the refreshing feeling of being outside.
• Creating your outdoor living space should be a breeze which is why 2018 is all about easy installation and time efficiency. Pre-packaged kits are in demand and can take as little as a few hours to install. Fire pits, fire places, pergolas, pavilions, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens and so much more can be found in prepackaged kits. All of which, can transform your outdoor living space in a matter of hours.

Incorporating wood into your outdoor living space with a modern edge:

• Country and coastal influence in patio design has been prevalent through the years and in 2018, its sophisticated with an edge! "More consumers are looking to bring a light relaxed country or coastal feel to their outdoor living space" (DF Market Trend Report 2018)
• Timber Stone, all the beauty and none of the splinters! How to get the look of real wood in durable concrete pavers designed for outdoor spaces.

Investing in "4-season" outdoor living products

• Fire features are remaining at the top of every homeowner's wishlist for 2018. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects fire pits and fireplaces were included in the top three most popular outdoor design elements.
• Outdoor kitchens make hosting and serving hassle-free. Open- air dining is a great way to bond with family and friends and to take advantage of your outdoor living space.