Our homes look different in 2023; at least some of that trend can be connected to the pandemic. An article from Bankrate.com reveals some information from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) indicating that homeowners are placing a higher value on outdoor living spaces since the pandemic. One NAHB leader said, “Patios, decks, and porches have been popular additions over the last few years.”
The NAHB also reported in 2022 that 58 percent of surveyed homeowners said a connection with nature or the outdoors would be top of mind in design choices.
The popular definition of an outdoor living space has changed somewhat to extend the home lifestyle outdoors, making it feel like a natural extension of your existing rooms. The resulting 2023 patio trends offer something for every homeowner.
Many new patio trends for 2023 seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor living spaces. This can be accomplished by installing glass floor-to-ceiling doors and adding a partially enclosed port or patio to open up the home to the garden or backyard space. The perception of merging the areas is enhanced by utilizing some indoor-style furnishings as outdoor pieces, like more plush seating on the patio or even in the garden and lighting features similar to your indoor fixtures.
Allocating more space in this way creates a hybrid area for privacy, entertaining, relaxation, and other functional uses, as the homeowner desires.
Water has long been a source of relaxation and comfort, and incorporating it into your extended living spaces adds a significant relaxation factor. Patio trends now include hot tubs, saunas, and outdoor showers to turn your outdoor living space into a virtual spa. Adding bubbling fountains or plunge pools creates visual and auditory elements that create a soothing sensory experience.
Some homeowners are transforming the outdoor sauna area into a complete outdoor fitness center. A shaded area open to outdoor breezes is the perfect place for exercise equipment, a large TV with Wi-Fi for streaming for a favorite workout, plenty of room for stretching and activity, and your best-motivating music channel keeping the beat.
Depending on your tastes and preferences, a treadmill and workout bike on your covered patio may suffice. Others may go all-out and install basketball courts, putting greens, or a complete weight-lifting system with other high-end workout equipment.
Many homeowners are choosing to adopt an organic style of decor to match their blended indoor-outdoor spaces. Organic styles feature natural elements like stone, wood, and furniture or set with a lived-in or worn appearance. Incorporate some plants, flowers, and plenty of curved shapes, natural colors, and textures to give your patio and extended space a more natural, outdoor feel.
Reconnect with nature by adding versatile, edible landscaping to your patio, porch, or outdoor living space. Start simple with some herb pots, vertical plantings, and tomato beds. Over time, you can cultivate blackberry bushes or other favorite treats. Grow your salad area and create culinary delights to wow guests from your own blended living space.
Lighting can transform the most dull spaces into something new and fun. Add inexpensive string lighting to use the space after nightfall, or install fixtures tailored to use your patio or blended area. Plan for entertaining with a combination of floodlights and soft, comfortable lighting for intimate gatherings. You can also install specialty lighting for specific amenities, such as your outdoor cooking space or exercise areas. Lit garden or patio sculptures are unique elements that provide a focal point.
If you want to revitalize your existing home spaces on a budget and some of these trends are simply out of reach, you can enhance your home with professional power washing and sealing for your patio, stone, and other surfaces.
Outdoor patio sealing protects your concrete and other materials from wear from:
Durable sealant applied by Revivify Surface professionals leaves a beautiful glossy sheen that penetrates and protects your porous surfaces from moisture intrusion and penetration from other substances. Weather in Oregon and Washington State can be wet and frigid, and routine patio sealing is your best option for protecting your investment for the long term. Contact Revivify Surface LLC today for a free quote on patio sealing or our other services.