This summer, homeowners want to expand their outdoor spaces, transform them into diversified and versatile, and become an exclusive oasis.
Home furnishing today learned that home decoration website Fixr.com has surveyed 40 experts in the field of home design to find the latest trends in outdoor life in summer 2022. Brad Schweig, vice president of operations at Sunnyland Outdoor Living, a leisure life retail expert, and Doug Sanicola, president of Outdoor Elegance Patio Design Center, have confirmed that Fixr's investigations on consumption and investment this summer have hit the nail on the head.
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87% of experts said that the epidemic is still affecting people's use and investment in residential and outdoor living spaces.
The sunny two consecutive summers have been a lot of people who choose to stay home more than ever before, creating a more charming outdoor atmosphere. Even if the overall environment is unblocked and returned to "normal", many families still choose to stay at home this summer and continue to improve their houses.
1/3 All seasons of outdoor space
For outdoor life in 2022, 62% of experts believe that homeowners’ most priority is to create outdoor spaces that are universal in all seasons, such as patios, pavilions, pavilions and outdoor kitchens. They may not change much when the weather is warm, but when it is cold, people will consider adding fireplaces, outdoor fireplaces, heaters and sufficient lighting.
fire pit is the second most popular outdoor living furniture last year, with 67% saying they will only be more popular this year, and although outdoor fireplaces are quite popular, they are still not as good as fire pit . Fire pits are smaller, cheaper, and can be easily moved in many cases.
In addition, if their outdoor space is available all seasons, not only in summer, consumers will find that the initial spending is more like an investment.
"After the pandemic, people are used to staying at home and enjoying their houses. We have sold so much furniture because people want to work in a more comfortable and fresher environment." Sanikra, president of Outdoor Elegance Patio Design Center, said "The outdoor kitchen has developed as fast as a rocket, and over the past 18 months, our kitchen orders have tripled."
"For example, when having dinner, the stove adds a nice atmosphere to the night. A year ago, a regular outdoor kitchen was a BBQ, which might have a refrigerator and side stove, and probably only has sink and counter space. Today, pizza ovens and Big Green are added Egg (outdoor oven) has far exceeded the scope of the past. Today's outdoor kitchen is not just a grill, but has 3-4 cooking equipment. "
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2/Enjoy the inside and outside life
During the epidemic, creating an outdoor space with indoor influence has always been a popular style. 56% of experts said that this style is still very popular this year, indicating that people want more available area. The seamless transition of from indoor to outdoor helps create a calm environment, which 33% of respondents believe is extremely important.
Outdoor dining is one of the most popular ways to use outdoor spaces, and 62% say it is necessary. Besides providing places to eat, gather and socialize, is also a great place to escape from home office or study. "Although people start traveling again, after the past two years, people have realized how important it is to have outdoor space in their own homes. We can see photos of customers' homes in the delivery software and see how they turn things they haven't thought about into the center of their homes."
3/popular outdoor facilities
41% of respondents listed outdoor kitchens as the biggest outdoor trend in 2022, and 97% believed that grills were by far the most popular outdoor kitchen furniture. 36% said adding sinks to the kitchen is another trend, followed by a pizza oven (26%).
“As a dealer of Big Green Egg (outdoor oven), we do get into outdoor kitchens and are continuing to see investments in these areas,” Schweig said. “Whether it’s a barbecue island with extra space to store and prepare food, or a full outdoor kitchen, customers are still investing in these areas. We continue to see more and more customers looking for modern and contemporary designs for their terraces, and also continue to buy pool facilities such as Ledge Lounger.”
Big Green Egg (Source: Sunnyland)
Ledge Lounger (Source: Sunnyland)
56% of respondents said that pools and hot tubs have always been popular outdoor facilities, but the number of salt water pools is rising. In addition, , 50% of home design experts say that small swimming pools and diving pools will be popular this year, because they take up less space and have lower installation costs.
"I think people are tired of what's going on outside, they want to focus on their own way of life, not the way they create by others," Sanikra explained. "People no longer just go to small shops to buy things, they want to manage their space. People are tired of waiting for pre-sales, some manufacturers have to wait for more than a year for products, and customers have almost forgotten them when they receive the goods."
"I think the situation is that people are starting to focus on companies like Outdoor Elegance, and smart buyers like our adequate inventory. This trend has translated into 75% of special orders."
* Note: For this report, Fixr.com surveyed 40 top experts in the residential construction industry. The respondents have extensive professional experience and are currently working in the fields of architecture, modification or landscaping. To compile trends and related ratios, they were consulted for a range of open-ended questions and multiple-choice questions. All percentages are rounded.
text/Erica Crawford Translated by Wu Shanshan
