A Unique Trend in 2022 - Outdoor Living

A lot has changed in the last two or three years. We've all had to make adjustments to our everyday lives. One trending change is more people are choosing to spend time in their gardens and backyards. Having an impressive space is what the majority are seeking! It's been studied an proven that spending time outdoors helps to boost a person's mental health as well as instigate a desire to live a more healthy lifestyle. A study published on March 2nd, 2022 by the University of Colorado Boulder, found those seeking solace from the every day anxiety of the world did so by spending more time outdoors. In fact more than one-third of those interviewed spent more time outdoors than they did three years ago. Not only are more people venturing into nature more frequently; but studies show people have a strong desire for outdoor dining to remain a part of their lives. In the 2021 study, consumers stated they were still not spending as much time enjoying local dining establishments because of the lack of outdoor seating. So why only let that experience take place away from your home? You've spent years making your home everything you've wanted and the backyard shouldn't be neglected. DeLay Drafting & Design Solutions has experience an strong uptick in homeowners wanting to enjoy their backyard spaces more... they just don't know where to start. Patio or deck? Hardscape or Grass?, it's not always easy to imagine what a landscaping contractor is proposing. It's also not always easy to imagine what YOU'RE proposing. We have noticed many people desire a space for their family to congregate and enjoy one another's company. Pergolas or covered rear porches are a strong desire for many homeowners in the Chicagoland area. They allow a homeowner to embrace the outdoors while giving some privacy and escape from the warm sun of a summer day. Don't forget the food! #OutdoorKitchens are incredibly useful. Done right they can provide a great social experience and functional outdoor living. High-tops and built-in grills are a must for anyone who wants to work in some hardscape into their design. Outdoor refrigerators are a nice touch too; although maintenance can often scare homeowners away from adding them. #3DRenders allow us to build your backyard before ever having to disturb the soil. It allows you to venture through every possibility imaginable before landing on what works for you and your home. So; if you or your clients need help seeing 'the future' of their backyard. Let us help!