Is there anything more fun than looking for new ideas for how to style your backyard patio? We love checking out all the latest design styles that will be taking over gardens and patios across the country this year. Here are some of our favorite outdoor patio trends for 2020!
Modern & Refined
With sleek materials and finishes, clean lines, and strong geometric shapes, it’s easy to see why modern minimalist design is so popular! The tidiness of manicured spaces appeals to our brain’s desire for order and organization. Color schemes for this trend are often monochromatic; from super dark grays and blacks, to light and airy tones with plenty of bright white. Common materials often include cement, metal, rock, and rich wood textures to soften the stark contrasts. To nail this trend, choose plants with structured, sculptural shapes like this braided Shrimp Tree or Chinese Fan Palm.
Eclectic & Unique
Finding your own unique personality and style is becoming more and more popular. Why not make your patio reflect your quirky personality? Embrace vibrant color with lots of bold flowering plants in unique planters. The sky is really the limit for what you can plant in, keep a lookout at thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets for unique furniture pieces that suit your style. Stay away from matchy-matchy things, and choose pieces with unique individual style. Instead of plain single color fabric for patio furniture cushions, head to the fabric store, or Etsy, and make up some new covers with fabric that suits your personality. Complete the look with bold flowering plants like a punchy four-color Hibiscus or candy-colored Canna Lilly.
Beachy Chill
What’s more relaxing than chilling in a hammock with a cold drink, surrounded by palm trees and tropical greenery? Nothing. We agree. Turn your patio into a beachy oasis with comfortable lounge furniture that your friends can nap on, add a hammock or two for even better afternoon siestas. Choose large tropical plants and trees like Sago Palm, Fiesta Hibiscus, or a regal Ensete Maurellii Banana. Add a beach umbrella, water feature, and some string lights, and you’ll feel like you’re in paradise every time you step out the door.
Jungle Safari
Love the jungle, but not all the critters that live in it? Bring that exotic look home to your patio, without the lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!). For that lush rainforest feel, you’ll want to go heavy on plant density and diversity; think Majesty Palms, Basjoo Banana, and hanging baskets with lots of bright blooms. Surround your seating area with plants to add a feeling of privacy and escape. Give vining plants, like Dipladenia, something to climb on with a sturdy wooden pergola in a dark neutral color. Pair your plants with natural-looking furniture in muted colors and fabrics. Add some tiki torches, fairy lights, or other tropical plant decorations for ambiance after dark, and soak in the privacy of your Amazon-inspired abode.
Got a favorite patio design trend for 2020? We’ve got the plants to help you pull your look together and create the best patio in your neighborhood. Whether you need a hibiscus tree for that beachy vibe, bold bananas for your jungle retreat, or a manicured tree for your sleek modern design, we’ve got you covered.
