Outdoor Living is more popular than ever with new trends every year.

People like to spend as much time outside as possible. It is a trend that continues to gain popularity year after year. However, they want to enjoy the same quality of life outside as they do in their homes all year round. This creates cozy outdoor spaces with furniture made from durable, often natural materials and atmospheric lighting. A patio cover protects users from excessive sunlight, rain, wind and cold. As with interior applications, there are new trends every year.

Escaping everyday stress and busyness

People spend a lot of hours inside every day: at home, at work, .... If at all possible, they want to escape the stress and crowds and seek peace and quiet. For this, their own garden is an ideal place. This is why people are investing more and more in the architecture of their garden and the decoration of the terrace, which acts as an extra living space. But people want to enjoy the same comfort there as inside the home. A great deal of attention is therefore paid to the furnishings, extending the style from inside to outside. 

Inside becomes outside

Thus, the boundaries between interior and exterior are increasingly blurred. Fun furniture is placed, sometimes even a full-fledged outdoor kitchen is installed. A lot of popular models of chairs, tables, sofas, lounges, etc., that we have in the home have now been made versions that can be used perfectly outdoors. They look the same, but this version is then fully adapted to the demanding weather with, among other things, rust-free bases and upholstery and cushions treated with dirt-repellent and water-resistant products to retain their color in all conditions. 

Some consumers even go so far as to simply extend the floor of the home to the patio and match the colors outside with the shades inside. Finally, much attention is also paid to lighting. After all, it not only has a functional value if you want to stay outside a little longer in the evening after the sun has gone down, but also helps to create the necessary atmosphere and coziness. Designers cleverly respond to this with outdoor lighting that combines modern technology and a robust design with architectural added value. Moreover, they often use LED technology, which also makes them energy efficient.

Choice of sustainable, often natural materials

After all, consumers are thinking more and more about the ecological footprint and its reduction. The choice of sustainable and environmentally conscious materials and techniques is therefore obvious: reintegration of old items, use of recycled aluminum and PVC, .... Moreover, the popularity of natural materials is increasing. Especially wood is often used. The combination of wood and aluminum provides an exterior construction that radiates warmth and tranquility as well as being weather-resistant and very easy to maintain.

Outdoor enjoyment from January to December

People want to enjoy the outdoors not only in the warmer summer months, but also in spring, autumn and winter. Therefore, the cozy terrace must be protected from the whims of nature, and more and more consumers are opting for a canopy. This really creates an additional outdoor space with robust, yet elegant uprights and a roof made of water-resistant cloth, rotating (and sliding) slats or glass. As additional shelter from rain, wind or cold, this living space can be closed off with windproof screens, slat walls or sliding and folding elements in glass. These patio covers and slatted roofs are finished down to the smallest details with invisibly integrated water drainage and often lighting, heating and sound. This really allows one to enjoy the outdoor environment in comfort all year round.