Landscape & Urban Design Issue 54 2022 | Page 4

GARDEN DESIGN

2022 ’ S HOTTEST OUTDOOR LIVING TRENDS

Outdoor Kitchen Expert , has revealed the hottest outdoor living trends for 2022 . According to the company , which designs bespoke outdoor living areas , 2022 will see homeowners going to ever greater lengths to blend indoors with outdoors and to make outside hosting easier by merging entertaining spaces with eating and drinking areas . Wellbeing will also be an important consideration , woven into everything from the pleasing tactility of natural furnishings to the calming scents that wash across our outdoor spaces .
Smart Master of Meteorology 2022 will be about making outdoor living spaces smarter in every sense . Smart outdoor kitchens are a natural progression from smart indoor kitchens . Families embracing outdoor tech can use smartphone apps to do everything from changing mood lighting settings to controlling weather-resistant smart TVs and projectors that remain hidden away until required , or integrated surround sound AV systems connected to their chosen streaming service .
In terms of appliances , Wi-Fi enabled BBQs , grills and smokers are now available , meaning families can cook to their exact specifications direct from their smartphones . Smart fridges can be installed in outdoor kitchens as well as Bluetooth controlled heating features , such as fire pits and wireless smart heaters .
Homeowners looking to go the extra mile can also consider high-tech canopies . Enabling use year-round , the canopy blades can be adjusted at the touch of a button to track the sun or tilted to catch a breeze .
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