Here at Archadeck of Central South Carolina, we stay on our toes with regard to what our customers want. We listen carefully to our clients when they describe the design features they crave in their outdoor living spaces. In 2017, much of what we are hearing from Columbia-area homeowners is shadowing the trend forecast on a national level.
According to a recent article in Nasdaq news, “fun meets functionality” best describes 2017’s hottest outdoor living trends: “If 2016 was about blurring the lines between the indoors and out, 2017 is the year that erases it completely. The newest designs in outdoor living spaces do not simply feature the look of the indoors — but the functionality as well.”
When it comes to identifying trends in our service area, Tony, our lead outdoor living space designer, is the person to talk to. He points out that one of the most requested outdoor living projects is converting an existing wooden deck to composite. The reason for the popularity in redecking with synthetic material is simple. While people are spending more time outdoors on their decks, they are not interested in spending much of that time on deck maintenance.
Here is how the Nasdaq news article describes the trend: “Instead, their desire for comfort with functionality extends to the decking material itself. Wood alternatives, particularly wood-plastic composites, are expected to experience above average annual gains in demand through 2020. As the economy rebounds, analysts predict this segment of the decking industry will grow at a faster rate than traditional wood.”
Tony goes on to point out that outdoor room additions, especially sunrooms, are a close second to low-maintenance decks in popularity. Columbia-area homeowners are requesting open and airy outdoor rooms that serve as a conditioned outdoor escape providing cool comfort in the summer and coziness in the winter. Sunrooms also add tremendous value to your home because they increase the heated square footage of your home.
Other elements our clients find appealing include outdoor lighting for decks; gable end windows and horizontal sliding windows for outdoor room additions; and of course, cathedral ceilings to extend a sunroom’s open feel.
To learn more about choosing the perfect outdoor living space addition that speaks to your needs, tastes and budget, contact Archadeck of Central SC today at (803) 784-1566 or email us at centralsc@archadeck.net.
