System Pavers Outlines the Top 3 Outdoor Living Trends for 2025

Outdoor Living Design Experts Forecast Homeowner Expectations in the New Year

SANTA ANA, Calif., December 05, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–System Pavers—the nation’s leading outdoor remodeler—are forecasting 2025’s top outdoor living trends that will shape homeowners’ enjoyment of their homes and yards in the upcoming year, and beyond.

As specialists in designing and creating functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor living solutions, the professionals at System Pavers are dialed into this year’s biggest trends. Aaron Brundage, Director of Operations for System Pavers, has been with the company for more than 16 years and believes the industry has never been more exciting.

“We are at the forefront of an innovative time of change for the outdoor living industry as homeowners’ expectations and priorities shift. The options available and requested by homeowners are now technological, prioritizing comfort, aesthetics and functionality,” shares Brundage.

The top 3 outdoor living trends Brundage and his System Pavers’ colleagues anticipate for 2025 include:

1. Smart Spaces. More and more homeowners want to take the convenience of smart technology outside, utilizing it for their porches, backyards, and patios and revolutionizing how they experience their outdoors. By incorporating smart technology into outdoor spaces, homeowners can effectively create seamless extensions of their indoor living areas, while increasing the emotional, mental, and physical benefits of spending more time outside. From remote-controlled fireplaces and lights to Alexa-enabled spaces and pergolas that can open and close from the touch of a phone, homeowners are utilizing technology previously only used indoors to make their outdoors more convenient, accessible, and enjoyable than ever before.

2. Composite Decking. As homeowners continue to have resale value at the top of their minds, investments in long-lasting materials are a big priority. Many people have moved away from wooden decks in favor of composite decking, which is a sustainably-made combo of recycled wood and plastic that can last as long as 50 years. While wood decks are initially a cheaper option, they require ongoing maintenance, such as staining, painting, and repairs that can add up over the years. Composite decking is warp and stain-resistant and requires far less upkeep. This allows families to spend more time enjoying their decks while adding to the long-term value of their homes.

3. Phased Multi-Use Spaces. Outdoor spaces increasingly incorporate multiple features, including sitting areas, fire pits, pergolas, decks, swimming pools, kitchens, and more, as opposed to a single-use space. Homeowners have started to do these larger projects in phases, allowing them monetary flexibility and the ability to live in their space, assessing priorities as they go. This gives the most flexibility, as homeowners can make changes to their overall plan to better fit evolving lifestyles. When it comes to entertaining, there’s also been an uptick in customers investing in top-tier products for their multi-use outdoor spaces, which is expected to continue. System Pavers is seeing that outdoor cooking enthusiasts increasingly want upgraded outdoor kitchen features such as Kamado grills, smokers, and pizza ovens for hosting in style.

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