10 Patio Style Trends that Leave a Designer-Look Impression

Learn About Patio Style Trends that will Leave a Designer-Look Impression on You and Your Guests

Homeowners who need a quality concrete pool deck or patio contractor in Rochester, NY, turn to Gruttadaurio Masonry. But what you place on top of the concrete is just as important. If you’re wanting to have your patio or outdoor area look like you've spent thousands of dollars on a professional home designer, here are several patio style trends regarding furniture and furnishings for you to consider.

1. Patio Curves and Softer Shapes

Curves and rounded shapes have made their way from indoor design trends to outdoor patios and pool decks. This design trend borrows lines and finishes from the natural world and offers a relaxing, calming, and welcoming atmosphere. Hard lines and boxy furniture have not disappeared from the market, but designers will surely include curves in their design strategy.

2. Timeless Blue in Patio Furnishings

Blue. It’s in the sky, in flowers, and just may be in the eyes of someone you love, You'll also find copious amounts of blue being used in patio furniture, textiles, lighting, and other finishes in recent years.

3. Teak Wood Patio Furniture

Teak can withstand all types of weather conditions. Its natural oils repel water and keep it from warping, cracking, or becoming brittle. If left alone without a varnish or sealer, the wood will age gracefully and develop a lovely patina with subtle graying. If you want your teak to always look fresh and new, you can apply a sealer.

Note: Teak is a tropical hardwood that’s susceptible to over-harvesting, but many manufacturers are committed to making sure their teak is plantation-grown, FSC-certified or both. FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council and certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

4. Resort Style Living at Home

For backyard patios and poolside areas, designers are embracing the ‘vacation at home’ style by using cabana stripe prints, tropical textiles and plants, fringed umbrellas, and bright pops of fruity colors. Think of including tropical plants in colorful pots, a water feature, or even an outdoor bed in your outdoor design strategy and you'll never want to leave your backyard.

5. Layered Patio Lighting

For many years now, Edison bulb string lighting has been the go-to way to illuminate your patio and outdoor living spaces at night. String lights are still going strong, but we’re seeing designers create spaces with a multi-layered lighting approach. Think about adding chic chandeliers, pendant lighting over dining areas, path lighting, sconces, and rechargeable lanterns that will allow you to enjoy your outdoor living areas deep into the night.

6. Heating Things Up in Style

The days of large, clunky patio heaters are becoming less popular and are being replaced with more stylish outdoor heating elements. Fire pits are always going to be a timeless way to relax on a chilly night with friends. But, most recently, there has been an increase in table-top style fire features fueled by ethanol, and sleek gas-burning or large wood-burning tables that include covers that turn them into cocktail tables when not being used for heating.

7. Hanging Chairs, Benches, and Hammocks

If you have fond memories as a kid of getting pushed on a swing or swaying in a hammock, then you may want take advantage of the hanging furniture design trend. Hanging porch chairs have been a trend for a long time, but every year furniture designers are creating new ways of hanging around. Choose from hanging pod chairs, hammocks, benches, and even outdoor beds! Hanging furniture makes the perfect setting for reading, spending some alone time, or just relaxing with a tall glass of homemade lemonade.

8. Man Made Weaves in Patio Furniture and Styling

The natural look in indoor and outdoor furniture is still going strong. Furniture materials made specifically for outdoor use include faux rattan, cane, and other natural-looking weaves and fibers. This type of furniture can give your patio or pool deck a tropical, bohemian, or casual feel—depending on how you accessorize it.

9. Light and Airy Patio Sets

Using nostalgic, traditional powder-coated steel or wrought iron furniture is trending once again, so hopefully some of you still have your Mom's old patio furniture. But, lightweight patio furniture are what's become popular since it won’t obscure the view of your landscaped backyard. It will give your patio a light and breezy feel. These types of metal are also rust-resistant and low maintenance. Mix and match chair cushions and add potted plants for pops of color.

10. Elevated Styles in Outdoor Patio Rugs

It used to be that outdoor rugs felt like plastic and weren't even comfortable to walk on in bare feet. But today, high-performance rugs can look and feel as good as their indoor counterparts. You can choose rugs with interesting variations in piles and exaggerated textures. Outdoor rugs available today can make your patio feel as comfortable and stylish as an indoor living room.

Conclusion

Mark Gruttadaurio and his team wish you and your family a spectacular spring and summer and hope that your custom-designed concrete patio or concrete swimming pool deck designed and installed by Gruttadaurio Masonry, will play even a small part your outdoor enjoyment. If you’re thinking about updating your backyard living space with concrete flooring, contact us through our website’s CONTACT form or give us a call at (315) 310-7193.