Exterior Design Trends

Designing your forever home is more than just interior design and floor plans. Crafting your perfect outdoor space is just as crucial and customisable to your tastes and lifestyle. Outdoor spaces can be so much more than simple lawns; with the right creative vision, they can become a dynamic extension of your home for the whole year round.

Whether you’re looking to complete some home improvements or pondering a complete new build, we have all the trends to keep an eye on to keep your homes stylish in 2023 and beyond!

When it comes to exteriors, neutral palettes are all the rage – while these muted shades can make you think you’ll be lacking colour in your home, their beautiful underlying hues change over the course of the day as the lighting changes and these natural tones blend in perfectly with nature and allow you to create feature pops of colour really stand out.

Speaking of nature – with biophilia becoming such a popular trends in interior design it’s not a surprise that modern landscaping is all about greenery and how to incorporate functionality into it. Combine native plants with rockscapes to create gardens that don’t need excessive watering or irrigation. Focus on using natural materials that mostly have neutral colors and rich raw textures to highlight their true imperfect beauty and use tiles imaginatively to create contrast between the more organic stones and rocks, as well as functional walkways. Or use plants to create feature pieces in your spaces.

The best backyards are designed to transition from day to night, essentially expanding your living area. Think relaxed seating areas around your pool that transform into a cozy hangout spot after the sun sets or outdoor kitchens that double as a cocktail bar once 5pm hits.

Another modern exterior house design is the integrated indoor-outdoor living spaces. Homes with plenty of windows and large glass doors or retractable walls are best suited for indoor-outdoor living. The most popular outdoor living spaces include gazebos, decks, patios, porches, pergolas, and sheltered lounges. Your indoor and outdoor spaces should be an extension of one another, so make sure you’re using similar furniture styles, colours, and textures. Check out our tile ranges that include both interior and exterior tiles for that perfect flow!

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