Outdoor living experts say these designs, add-ons, and materials have major appeal this year.
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Privacy Walls
Homeowners creating these restorative retreats is part of what’s driving interest in privacy walls.
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If youre ready tohop on the hot tub bandwagon, remember to keep safety in mind.
Neutral and Natural Palettes
Both indoors and outdoors,nature-inspired colorsand neutrals have strong appeal in contemporary design.
At the same time, natural materials are adding complementary textures to the earthy palettes.
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Adam Albright
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Indoor-Outdoor Continuity
Decks are not an outdoor afterthoughttoday, theyre part of cohesive design strategy.
Herringbone is one timeless pattern thats a popular pairing with a monochromatic style.
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Posts and frames are also frequently used to delineate areas of a deck.
Posts and frames can lift that definition to another level.
Keeping with the simplicity of this years deck style trends, structural columns are often wrapped with deck boards.
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This longevity translates to cost savings over time.
Another reason people are choosing wood-alternative decking, is that these materials are friendlier to bare feet and paws.
you could also look beyond deck boards for sustainability.
