Your Villa Magazine - Desert Cities - February - March 2024

D E S I G N + B U I L D Top three outdoor design trends for 2024 Now is the time to start thinking about home improvements you want to make this year. Especially if you’d like to maximize your outdoor space, planning ahead is crucial. Imagining exactly how you want to use the area outside your home can help you make decisions for expanding your living space beyond its four walls - comfortably and beautifully. To start your planning process consider these 2024 design trends: 1. Unique usage of space Beyond building entire outdoor kitchens, homeowners are creating outdoor office areas for remote work in the fresh air, studios for creative endeavors and areas suitable for meditation, yoga or other forms of exercise. The sky is the limit when it comes to your outdoor space. Imagine how you most want to spend your time outdoors, then see how you can make it happen. 2. A backyard retreat Outdoor spaces present a huge opportunity to create more breathing room and expand beyond the four walls of your home. Separating parts of your outdoor area by adding screen panels or shade structures can help invite solitude for individuals needing a little escape. You can even find ways to mask intrusive noise such as a water feature or wind chimes, which can make a world of difference for developing a peaceful outdoor oasis. 3. Gardens galore One of the biggest shifts across the country is a renewed interest in gardening and growing your own food. From those who want to live more healthful, balanced lives to foodies who seek to use the freshest produce in their culinary creations, gardening is the answer - and a fun, easy way to spend time outside. Another great thing about gardening is that you don’t need much square footage to get started. Container gardens, raised beds and vertical gardening are all ways to explore growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs. BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Sta 26 | Your Villa Magazine