Luxury outdoor spaces are on the rise in 2022, as people continue to spend more of their free time at home, and want the outdoor spaces of their properties to accommodate more of their comfortable lifestyle.
With the rise in popularity of cooking over the last year and a half, outdoor kitchens are expected to grow in popularity, as people continue to spend most of their free time at home. From satellite kitchens which serve as an extension of the indoor kitchen to independent kitchens which, on their own, are equipped with enough appliances, sinks, and prep space to meet all the home s cooking needs home owners are expected to continue requesting outdoor cooking (and dining!) space for the coming year.
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As outdoor activity increases, so does the need for privacy, shade, and shelter from the elements. Whether it’s a secluded space to practice yoga without distraction or a place to use your laptop without harsh glare, a mix of landscaping, hardscaping, and furniture can provide protection. Additionally, look for creative applications of interior design. For example, tiled accent walls can be used to create the illusion of an outdoor room and achieve the same aesthetic as they do indoors.
Top Outdoor Living Trends
How luxury outdoor spaces are being designed — for comfort, connection, and everyday use.
| No. | Trend | What It Looks Like |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Outdoor Kitchens | Satellite kitchens that extend the indoor kitchen, or independent kitchens with their own appliances, sinks, and prep space. |
| 02 | Outdoor Dining | Homeowners keep requesting outdoor cooking and dining space as more free time is spent at home. |
| 03 | Privacy, Shade & Shelter | A mix of landscaping, hardscaping, and furniture creates secluded spots protected from harsh glare and the elements. |
| 04 | Interior Design Outdoors | Creative touches like tiled accent walls create the illusion of an outdoor room with the same aesthetic as indoors. |
| 05 | Connected Tech | Wi-Fi boosters amplify the wireless signal outside for streaming and working from home, integrated seamlessly into the space. |
| 06 | New Outdoor Rooms | A growing number of people add entirely new spaces, like outdoor theaters and home offices. |
| 07 | Entertainment & Ambiance | Music, televisions, and LED color-changing technology remain some of the top outdoor tech requests. |
| 08 | Comfort Add-Ons | Fire pits, misters, throw blankets, and outdoor fans turn occasionally-used spaces into everyday living areas. |
As people integrate the outdoors into everyday living, they’re looking to incorporate all the technology they use on the interior of the house, as well. Activities like streaming movies and working from home have many people adding Wi-Fi boosters to amplify their wireless signal outdoors. Since most technology can be seamlessly integrated into outdoor living spaces, it’s not dramatically changing the look or layout of outdoor living unless you’re one of the growing number of people creating entirely new spaces, like outdoor theaters and home offices.
While outdoor work surfaces might be on the rise, technology isn’t all about hard work. Incorporating music and televisions remain some of the top outdoor tech requests. And there are aesthetic updates, too, such as LED color-changing technology.
Furniture, accessories, and add-ons that help you stay outside longer are an especially popular upgrade. Although products from fire pits and misters to throw blankets and outdoor fans aren’t new, their usefulness in turning occasionally-used outdoor spaces into everyday living areas makes them especially popular.
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All of the top outdoor living design trends for 2022 increase the comfort and usefulness of the outdoor spaces of the home, and improve the quality of outdoor living and life by bringing the best of the indoors outside. Click the link below to download our free guide for even more insight into next year s top emerging trends!
Modern Luxury Interior Design: Kitchen & Bathroom Trends
Are you looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom? Our design team gave us their professional opinion on what styles, colors, product features, materials, and technology will be popular in kitchen and bath designs for the next few years. According to our experts, people are wanting their homes to be more than just a place to live. Download our free guide for the inside scoop to help you make well-informed choices when planning your next project!
Dion Lamb is the founder and President of CRx Construction, a luxury custom home builder and remodeler serving Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach, and Fenwick Island, Delaware. Since founding CRx in 2016, Dion has led the firm to a #1 Houzz ranking in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach and a 5-star reputation, guiding homeowners through his trademarked “5 Simple Steps” design-build process. CRx is a member of NAHB, the Home Builders Association of Delaware (HBADE), and the Certified Luxury Builders Network, and a Regal Award winner for Best Luxury Custom Home Design.
