First “must have” going on for 2017 are natural materials and textures.RISE OF ORGANIC LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Natural tactile materials are all the rage. Rock is the new polished metal and smooth river stones.

BACK TO OUR ROOTS

OLD IS GOLD

RISE OF ORGANIC LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Old-fashioned design elements and features are back. 2017 is

all about fusing the old with the new in a complementary

fashion.Be bold and blend elements into

compelling, shocking ways.

OLD IS GOLD

RISE OF ORGANIC LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Old-fashioned design elements and features are back. 2017 is

all about fusing the old with the new in a complementary

fashion.Be bold and blend elements into

compelling, shocking ways.

REVENGE OF THE PLANTS

RISE OF ORGANIC LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Along the same lines of reimagining the 70s, houseplants are back in a big way. Modern man is tired and needs some distraction, needs to make his

home feel like home again instead of a casual office.

Modernity is not going down without a fight. Solid color blocks are hard and bold assets. And in a year of clashes and stylistic conflict, it would be

impossible not to use them.

MODERN LANDSCAPE DESIGN FIGHTS BACK

GLASS AND ROCKOne of bravest directions I’ve seen

was that of landscaping glass as the new gravel, linear ponds of

blue landscaping glass surrounded by dry gravel and

harsh dark greens that bring to life the environment in some new hyper-realistic way that would

make a minimalist scream. See some examples of landscaping

glass in action here.

Another direction for 2017, as I previously foreshadowed is a growing sense awareness and the spread of design with consciousness that is self-aware of

social issues, and how it impacts the rest of the world.

ECO FRIENDLY DESIGN AWARENESS

HYPER LOCALISMAnother side effect of the self-aware design is the focus on hyperlocalism. Keeping your garden in tone with your climate zone shows not only insight

but also responsibility and restraint.

The other main direction backyard landscape ideas are heading for 2017 is that they reclaim the garden as a place for people, instead of an abstract

canvas for design.

LIVE-IN GARDENS

HYPER LOCALISMA big push in reclaiming the garden as a

place for people has been in the homesteading craze. Gardens design to

provide real life benefits.

This homestead theme solidifies a lot of previous concepts, localism, easy

maintenance, sustainability a return to past values and creating a living space designed

for people.

The other main direction backyard landscape ideas are heading for 2017 is that they reclaim the garden as a place for people, instead of an abstract

canvas for design.

LIVE-IN GARDENS

PLAYSPACESA second function used in

homestead design is a design made for human activities, play spaces and

event ready mediums add a lot of warmth and character to an area.

I’ve already talked about the value of children’s laughter regarding the

warmth of a garden, but go back into your own memories and think of the

value you give them when the landscape is designed for play.

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Homeyness is coming back in a big way in 2017. These backyard landscape ideas awaken our inner child.