As we approach the close of 2023, the anticipation for the upcoming year’s design trends is palpable.
The evolution of our living spaces, especially the outdoors, promises an exciting shift. Private outdoor spaces have become sanctuaries in recent years and is shaping a new landscape for home improvement; having a space to gather year-round is significantly important and thus our exteriors have become as vital as our interiors.
Let’s make the most of our outdoor experiences and have a look at the top trends going into 2024.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Integration
2024 heralds a blur between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The concept of “bringing the inside out” transcends mere aesthetics, aiming for a seamless extension of comfort and functionality.
The exterior is envisioned as an expansion of the interior home, while fostering relaxation and a closer connection with nature, but also a space for entertaining. Achieving this unity involves thoughtful choices, and one most important being the flooring that connects the two spaces.
Employing one finish that can run seamlessly from inside to out is the ultimate choice. Cemcrete’s Colour Hardener and RenoCrete present excellent choices for a unified flooring experience. Extending this approach to the walls (and even counters and ceilings for that matter) with products such as CreteCote and RenoCrete, further solidifies the cohesion between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Sustainability (Always in Focus)
Amidst evolving lifestyles and a heightened focus on sustainability, the ethos of mindful living is steering design choices. The push for sustainability isn’t just about purchasing more responsibly; the spotlight now shines on repair and longevity. Initiatives encouraging DIY, resale, and repair of various home goods are gaining momentum, reshaping the design landscape.
This filters to the choice of finishes as well – opting to use long lasting and sustainable products on walls and floors that will last through decades with minimal maintenance and simple, no to minimal waste renewal processes.
Decorative cement-based finishes are the perfect example. Offering not only a beautiful finish, but a sustainable and economic choice as well; they give a durable, low-maintenance finish that will last the life of your home. Cemcrete’s decorative coatings are also low in VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions and have been specifically chosen for this aspect in award winning projects across the globe.
Colours Evoking Boldness and Warmth
In the realm of colours, 2024 invites boldness, while also embracing warm, grounding tones. We can see the emergence of earthy greens, burnished terracotta, daring pinks, and radiant yellows. All these warm and bold choices signify a brave departure from conventional palettes, and we’re excited.
To balance bold pinks and yellows requires a complementary neutral base. This is where we see the cooler hues we have become so used to, being shifted towards warm off-whites and latte tones. This shift responds to the rising popularity of brass and copper fittings, and more interestingly, to the widespread use of LED lighting which causes colours to appear unnaturally cooler. By using warmer neutral tones, one can balance this fascinating effect.
This colour trend continues to follow the need to embrace nature that we have seen in recent years; utilizing warmer tones serves as a stabilizing force, creating an energized yet harmonious ambience.
The trends shaping outdoor design in 2024 are a testament to a growing desire for seamless integration of our interior areas to our outdoor living spaces. These trends not only elevate the aesthetics but also redefine how we interact with and perceive our outdoor spaces, turning them into havens that echo our values and aspirations.
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