Having a house without hardscaping is like having a cake without icing. The cake might taste good—it might even look okay—but if you want it to be really inviting, you need to ice it. Even decorate it. Hardscaping helps your home to look intentionally well-designed. It elevates its look and increases its value at the same time. So not only does adding hardscaping to your house give you a more inviting space for your family and guests, but it also helps you to improve your investment.
If you’re ready to upgrade your property, call the professionals at Triad Associates. You might consider one of these gorgeous hardscaping trends, or we can work closely with you on your own custom design:
1. Outdoor Living Spaces
One of the upcoming hardscaping trends for 2024 is the rise of outdoor living spaces. Outdoor living spaces combine many elements. They could include an entire outdoor kitchen— with cabinets, cooking space, refrigerator, and more—or they can be focused on relaxation instead, with multiple seating options and a large TV. Typically, outdoor living spaces are combined with some kind of cover, but they do not have to be. They can also be as simple or as elaborate as you like.
2. Minimalistic Designs
Minimalism is a major trend in home design, inside and out. You’ll see the same in hardscaping. Simple stones in neutral colors are popular, as are orderly and geometric designs. Though these designs don’t have a lot of flourishes, you’ll see that they make a big impact with less.
3. Sustainable Materials
More homeowners have become eco-conscious in recent years, and that is coming through in their choice of designs and materials. A common hardscaping trend is to choose sustainable materials like natural stone or materials that protect the surrounding environment, like gravel that allows for drainage.
4. Natural Color Palettes
Natural color palettes are a very popular hardscaping trend right now. After all, these elements are outside, so it makes sense for them to be designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. That doesn’t mean to camouflage! However, the natural color palettes are designed for the hardscaping to complement the surrounding area.
5. Luxury Fire Pits and Water Features
Fire pits and water features are like the icing on the icing. They make even basic hardscaping really pop. Not only are they wonderful decor elements, but they also create great spaces to sit and relax.
Which Hardscape Trends are Right For You?
Explore these hardscaping trends to see which might work for your space or your needs. You might combine some of these trends, or you might join them with some other trends you are noticing in the design space. Experiment with your options to see what will give you a look you’ll love.
Hire Triad Associates’ Hardscape Experts Today!
Contact the hardscape experts at Triad Associates to start creating your hardscape design today! We’ll help you find what will work best in your space given your goals, your budget, and the constraints of the space. We’re ready to help you create something amazing to elevate the look of your home!
