6 Outdoor Decorating Trends Designers Say Will Be Everywhere in 2024

While we’re all used to swapping around our inside decor throughout the year, our outdoor spaces get understandably neglected during the colder months. The upside of this is that it’s often much easier to pull in new trends to enjoy once patio season returns.

We recently connected with a few of our favorite designers to find out their top outdoor decorating trends for this upcoming spring and summer, and here’s what they had to say.

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According to Cate Singleton, director of design for Tilly's, people are opting for lower-maintenance gardens and backyards these days, making it easier to simply enjoy the space. 

“Picking local native flowers that will flourish in your climate is a huge priority for homeowners who would rather enjoy their yard than be working in it,” she says.

This can be everything from an evergreen option that requires less water than traditional hedges to native flowering shrubs that are a perfect fit for your pre-existing soil and climate.  Most notably, though, Singleton points out less people want sprawling lawns these days.

«Homeowners are getting savvy to keeping their water bill and maintenance down,» she says. «Replacing traditional grass with garden beds is a great way to help wildlife and beautify your space.»

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We’ve seen the collective love for spa bathrooms this year, and Kim Gordon of Kim Gordon Designs says this is extending into outdoor spaces. 

«We are continuing to see wellness playing a part in our homes, and I’m excited to introduce plunge pools into some of our projects,” she says.

Gordon notes this is an especially great option if you’re looking to fill a small space, or added alongside a small shed that you can convert