What's popular in landscaping changes over time, just like in the fashion industry. Why? Just like with clothing, new materials become available, new designs capture the imagination and cultural influences shape our opinions of what is appealing.
Here are 8 design themes that are among the most requested landscape design themes we're hearing so far in 2024.
Warm Earth Tones
Embracing the current design trend of warm earthy tones, cream tones take center stage this year. Inspired by the ‘’latte dressing’’ fashion statement, the corresponding ‘’latte decorating’’ trend is gaining traction. This versatile hue warms up contemporary landscapes from the cold greys we’ve seen for years.
Tone-on-Tone Colors with Mixed Motifs
We predict a change in design trends from strong contrasting colors to a more subtle and calming approach. Applying this approach to landscaping means using similar hues and mixing textures and shapes to create visual interest. A unified aesthetic, like using one color but changing up the texture, lets the landscape balance the design elements with the surrounding natural ones without being too flashy.
Luxurious Materials & Textures
Natural stone, including Sandstone slabs, steps and caps in large dimensions and subtle colors embody this hot design trend. For a flawless finish, choose textured pavers and slabs - the velvet of pavers, ideal for high-end modern landscapes.
Classic Revival
Classics endure in 2024 with favorites like checkerboard patterns, European cobblestones, and timeless red brick. European-inspired designs return, while classic red brick patterns remain timeless and elegant.
Multi-Function Compact Spaces
Homeowners are capitalizing on their smaller outdoor spaces by maximizing every inch without compromising on style. The key with this trend is to use different colored and sized pavers and slabs to define distinct areas in your backyard, effectively segmenting the exterior space and creating the illusion of expansiveness. In the featured image, the use of slabs in two different colors defines a separate seating area, introducing a design element without visual clutter.
Green Choices for Grand Designs
Embrace "Greentecture", a major trend merging sustainability and aesthetics for responsible living. Choose permeable driveway pavers to reduce runoff and pollutants while adding a touch of greenery. Another trend transforms "dead spaces" like slopes or outdoor stairways into multi-level edible gardens for a multi-use and eco-conscious approach. Utilize patio slabs with textured floral patterns amid ground cover plants to enhance greenery and increase your property's permeable surface.
Linear Line-Up
This year, the resurgence of bold, candy-style stripes in interior design finds a captivating parallel in the realm of landscape design with the emergence of the linear-line up trend. Both worlds share a timeless appreciation for stripes, seen indoors in full-dip striped rooms and outdoors with pavers for tone-on-tone stripes or sleek pavers interwoven with large green grass stripes.
Creative Curves
After years of very angular design decision, we’re now seeing an emergence of circles and curves. These subtle arcs and contours not only elevate aesthetics but also beckon movement, creating a dynamic and organic atmosphere.
Make Your Dream Landscape a Reality
Are you ready to incorporate some or all of these hot trends in your landscape? We've been designing and installing gorgeous hardscapes here in Loudoun County since 1995. Call or text James at 703-327-7018 for a free consultation or quote today!
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