All of us have experienced being stuck in our homes for two years due to the pandemic which sparked the idea of having an outdoor space on your property. Staying inside the house for the entire day can trigger depression, anxiety, and just plain boring. 

It is why you should start building an outdoor space as the new normal will probably require you to stay home more. It is why to let us present you with these top trends for outdoor spaces that will rock the year 2022.

Shade Sail as Shade

Shade sails never go out of trend because of the protection it provides without compromising the aesthetic value of your space. This shade option fits every theme or design you are going for. It can complement classic designs, but can also improve your edgy and modern approach. 

Having a shade structure is vital for outdoor spaces. It will protect your furniture, the space itself, and the people enjoying the area against the harsh weather elements that the outdoor brings.

Therefore, if you are looking for a shade structure that will always be on-trend and that is easy to install, you should opt for a shade sail and nothing else. 

Outdoor Office 

For two years, the majority of workforces have been assigned on a work-from-home setup due to the restrictions and danger of the COVID-19. As time goes, workers who worked inside their homes were deprived of freedom and socializing which impacts their quality of work and quality of life. 

Work from home setups is predicted to last for the following years. It is considered as the new normal in employment. It is why you must think of a way to help you cope up with this new setup. 

Setting up an outdoor office can be a huge help for those who are working at home. Not only they will experience a change of environment but the outdoors can also help you boost your mood which in return increases the quality of your work as well as your mental well-being. 

Vertical Garden 

If you love the traditional horizontal garden, for sure, you will fall in love even more with vertical gardens. Another outdoor living space trend this 2022 that you should try is having a vertical garden on your porch or your patio. A vertical garden also favours those who have a small outdoor space but loves to add a splash of life and greeneries in their backyard.

If you haven’t gotten the idea yet, a vertical garden is where you stack your plants on top of the other on walls or a fence. You cannot only choose to grow plants in your vertical garden. You can also choose to grow veggies where you can use for your everyday cooking. 

You can do a DIY vertical wall project. You can purchase vertical grow bags to start doing a DIY wall garden. Plants that are highly advisable for vertical gardens are ferns, vines, succulents, and air plants. 

Social Front Yards

The front porch of this 2022 will never be a space in your home as a new trend is emerging where homeowners make their front porch the main guest lounge of their house. After the pandemic hit, many have become cautious about who enters their home. To be sure, they opt to entertain visitors on the front porch instead of inviting them in.

It is advised to host social gatherings in an open space to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Thus, the front porch of your house would be a great space for socialization where guests don’t need to enter your home and put your entire family at risk. 

Additionally, entertaining visitors at your front yard can give you enough space for social distancing while you interact with them. So, why not upgrade your front yard and make it guest-friendly this 2022. 

Outdoor Shower

2022 is a new year and you should be open to considering a new addition to your outdoor space. Who would have thought that a shower can be added into your backyard and still make it aesthetically pleasing to the eyes? This idea started in 2021 but is expected to be in full swing this 2022.

An outdoor shower is not only a great addition to your house to help you cool down on a hot summer day, but it is also a new favourite garden accessory that you will surely love. You can choose different outdoor shower styles. There is a simple and portable version or a wall-mounted shower on your home’s exterior wall to a more luxurious type that will give you a spa-resort vibe.

Installing an outdoor shower is pretty straightforward. You can do it on your own as long as you know how to. If you think your outdoor shower will be better if you opt to hire a professional so be it. You can search the internet for ideas and apply them to the design of your outdoor shower area. 

Garden Gym

The next trend in 2022 that you should try is a garden gym. Once again, the pandemic has forced us to stay at home. So, many people have decided to build a home gym where they can still do exercise without living in the comforts of their home. You can start with the basic equipment that you mostly use when you go to the gym and slowly add more when it is needed. 

However, building a gym at home will need a huge space in your house. Plus, exercising inside your home can be boring. It is why many homeowners and gym enthusiasts created a way on how to build a home gym and make exercising not boring and tiring. 

Introducing, the garden gym where you install your equipment outdoors. But first, you will need a reliable shade structure to protect you and the equipment from the sun’s UV rays and the rain. It is best to make your garden gym alfresco style for a better experience. 

Start Your 2022 With A Bang!

Leave the past behind. Let go of what was and accept what will be. One of the things that you should accept this 2022 is the new normal due to the proliferation of the COVID-19 virus. Yet, you still should not back down and start this new year with a bang by adding beautiful outdoor spaces to your home.