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Bright yellows, greens, pinks, blues A living wall can be a great way to that continues to evolve is implementing
and more are appearing as lounge chairs, integrate some natural elements to smart home technology outside as well
benches and more. One can go all out outdoor living spaces while also adding as inside the home. Connected devices
with brightly-coloured furniture or stick privacy. Lush plants, herbs and more can can help manage and automate watering,
to bright accents to still get a burst of be combined on a living wall to create soil and plant monitoring, light and more
colour without having to go ‘all-in’. No something that looks great, smells nice to assist to manage more plants and also
matter what the outdoor home décor and even helps clean the air around it. manage them more efficiently to promote
theme is, one should be able to finds some Another outdoor home décor trend healthy growth. dw
bright furniture and other variations of
colour to add to it.
Fire features are making a bold
statement, from sleek fire pits to
contemporary fireplaces. Whether
choosing a sophisticated built-in
fireplace or an elegant freestanding fire
pit, incorporating a heating element will
transform the outdoor living area into an
all-season, welcoming retreat. Built-in
grills bring both opulence and practicality
to an outdoor space, creating an ideal
space for laid back braais to elaborate
gourmet meals.
Say hello to elegant outdoor chandeliers,
solar-powered string lights and smart
lighting systems that effortlessly set the
mood. These elements provide warmth
and add a touch of sophistication to
outdoor gatherings.
Whether going for sustainability or
just looking to add a little nature to the
outdoor living space décor, there are
plenty of eco-friendly décor options
available. Having plenty of plants and
other eco-friendly décor items is on-trend
for 2024.

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