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operational. Some modern shades are Structures that provide privacy and of the home, creating an outdoor front
designed to affix to the bottom of the protection. living space is not only about maximising
window frame and roll up instead of the As outdoor activity increases, so does the available space, it creates a welcoming
more traditional top-to-bottom format. the need for privacy, shade and shelter and informal feeling.
Decks and patios are another staple of from the elements. Whether it is a
outdoor design and today’s new products secluded space to practice yoga without Outdoor technology.
offer more flexibility. Modern inlays distraction or a place to use a laptop As people integrate the outdoor into
on decks outline the entire structure without harsh glare, a mix of landscaping everyday living, they are looking to
or highlight one area, such as around a and hardscaping, and even furniture can incorporate all the technology they use in
dining space. provide protection. the interior for the exterior.

Seven Outdoor Living trends that will be Social front spaces. Products that extend outdoor living
huge in 2021. Front spaces are the newest home season.
Whether cooking, exercising or just addition. Although the design of the Furniture, accessories and add-ons that
hanging out, plan to spend more time front space of a home is less formal than help people to stay outside longer are an
outside this year. the design of the back outdoor space especially popular upgrade. dw

Outdoor Kitchens.
Cooking and grilling have become an
increasingly popular outdoor activity.

Edible Gardens.
Millions of people began gardening
during the pandemic. One of the biggest
reasons for an uptick in edible gardening
was to supplement the kitchen pantries.

Multipurpose Furniture.
As entertaining became less of a focus
in 2020, outdoor furniture has developed
to accommodate both everyday living and
anticipated social gatherings.

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