People have been spending a lot of time outdoors and looking for ways to make their backyard spaces more versatile, functional, and comfortable. These are some of the most common trends that are expected to remain popular through the rest of 2023.
Outdoor Dining
With people forced to stay at home due to the pandemic, outdoor eating has surged in popularity. Families who are tired of being cooped up indoors often enjoy sharing a meal on a deck or patio in the fresh air. That can be uncomfortable, however, if the sun is hot and bright. If the forecast calls for a chance of rain, that can put a damper on outdoor dining plans.
Exercising in the Backyard
Concerns about COVID-19, plus months spent at home, have led many people to focus more on their health. Those who would ordinarily work out at a gym and were unable to do so had to find other places and ways to exercise. Some individuals who weren’t particularly health-conscious before the pandemic took advantage of their free time and decided to make their health a top priority. Exercising outdoors gives people who are stuck at home a reprieve and an opportunity to get some physical activity while breathing fresh air and enjoying nature.
Working Outside
Because businesses were shut down and many people didn’t have an office in their houses, homeowners had to try to carve out a peaceful area to get work done. Working outdoors become popular among those who couldn’t find space inside or who struggled to focus with other family members constantly around.
Get Privacy and Protection from Weather
While outdoor living and working have grown in popularity, spending time outside has its challenges. If you live in an area where neighbors are close by, you may be concerned about maintaining your privacy. Harsh sunlight or rain could also interfere with your plans to spend time outside.
A retractable awning or patio cover can allow you to work or exercise outside or enjoy a meal al fresco regardless of the weather. You’ll be able to extend an awning if the sun is bright or if you’re concerned about the possibility of rain. If you’d rather not have to worry about adjusting an awning, you can choose a fixed patio cover.
Aladdin can create and install a custom retractable awning or an aluminum patio cover that fits your needs and your Connecticut home’s design.
