Demand is High for Residential Landscapes
with Sustainability and Active Living Elements
Native plants, outdoor yoga spaces, and charging stations are among the hottest landscaping trends growing in consumer demand for 2018, according to a new report released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Landscape architects were asked to rate the popularity of several residential outdoor design elements. Landscape architects noted a growth in the use of native plants, low-maintenance landscapes, and flexible-use spaces, for yoga classes or movie night.
Overall, landscape architects ranked the following outdoor design elements as the overall most popular in 2018:
- Fire pits/fireplaces
- Lighting
- Seating/dining areas
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor kitchens
- Decking (i.e. rooftop decking)
- Grills
- Movie/TV/video theaters, wireless/internet, stereo systems
- Outdoor heaters
- Stereo systems
- Pools and spa features (hot tubs, Jacuzzis, whirlpools, indoor/outdoor saunas)
- Utility storage
- Hammocks
- Outdoor cooling systems (including fans)
- Showers/baths
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