Best outdoor decor trends for spring 2022

By Lisa Rogers
April 15, 2022

Those of us lucky enough to have outdoor spaces know how integral being outside in the fresh air is to our well-being. Come springtime, with the promise of longer days and flowers blooming, it’s a great season to set up your outdoor space so it’s ready for the warm months ahead.

Our connections to our homes have never been more important than now, and spring is an opportune time to carefully choose what you want to surround yourself with, giving you a serene sense of calm and comfort. Many of the outdoor decor trends for spring 2022 can easily fit any space style (or size).

Here are some of my favourite ideas, and cheers to us all soon living life in the outdoors!

Bring some of your indoors outside

Bring some of your indoor creature comforts outside, whether it’s linens on your dining table or throws and pillows in decorative and festive prints and colours. Feel inspired by whatever palette or motifs you have in your home and bring some of the feelings outside – it’s about thinking of your outdoor space as an extension of your living room. I also love stringing sets of bistro lights everywhere in my backyard to give off a soft and relaxing glow or the simplicity of using one of my fancy crystal vases on my patio table and filling it with wildflowers and lilac bunches I find in my yard.

Opt for multi-purpose furnishings

Flexibility and modularity are essential for outdoor furnishings, and thankfully outdoor retailers are taking this into account. Whether you have a balcony, patio or deck, think about dual-purpose items, such as ceramic or stone stools, which can be multi-purposed as a table, and stackable chairs for when company pops by. Or go all the way with a table that works double-duty as a fire pit.

Try natural accents

Wicker, rattan, cane, and jute are still trending strong for the spring/summer season because of their light texture and shape. My advice is to select one or two touches of something woven into your space and not go too overboard; otherwise, it can come across too scattered. Some fabulous jute outdoor rugs, accent chairs or side tables create a stunning visual contrast to composite decking, grass or wood. In addition to the design and choice of materials, this trend also pays attention to the use of colour. Natural tones, such as terracotta and beige, also are making their way outside. Pampas grass or bamboo are perfect for a sunny terrace. Or for gardens, think of boxwoods, cherry laurel, azalea, wintergreen or common ivy.

Build a quiet garden

A garden full of flowers in soothing colours or the gentle sounds of swaying ornamental grasses – each lends a strong sense of peace and tranquility. If you’re looking to create a little space of serenity, plant a series of taller grasses (such as bluestem) and lower grasses such as carex, then line the border with impatiens or petunias. It’s relaxed, natural and makes it feel like you’re in a wild garden.

If you don’t have the space for a full garden, a terrace full of plants always works. Not only does it provide added privacy to your area, it can also give that sense of living in a garden full of greenery. Terracotta also works well in combination with natural style. Put different terracotta pots with plants in one corner, or place some pots on raised stands and others on the ground. You will create a fun and tropical space by playing with the height difference.

Go bohemian on your balcony

In a small space, it’s always better to opt for a few oversized items than to fill the entire area with smaller ones. The same principle goes for balconies. If you don’t have much space, you don’t have to sacrifice cosy seating because of it. The Acapulco chair is stylish and has a timeless design, and it’s also very comfortable to sit in. Add an outdoor ottoman (which can work as a chair and table) and a small carpet to create texture and comfort.

About Lisa Rogers

Lisa Rogers is Executive Vice-President of Design for Dunpar Homes (dunparhomes.com). Lisa has shared her style and design expertise on popular television programs such as Canadian Living TV, House & Home TV and as a regular guest expert for fashion and image, health and wellness and design on CityTV’s Cityline. Follow Lisa’s blog at craftedbylisa.ca

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