The Intersection of Luxury Living + Homeownership
OWN WELL: This Month’s Focus — Outdoor Spaces
Welcome to this month’s segment of OWNING WELL, where we explore how to elevate your homeownership game with just the right amount of flair (and maybe a little bit of fantasy). This time, we’re headed outside—because let’s face it, your backyard is basically your second living room… just with better lighting and the occasional squirrel.
Whether you’ve got a sprawling garden or a modest patio, your outdoor space deserves just as much love as your interiors. It’s another room to decorate, entertain, unwind, and secretly judge your neighbor’s lawn. So here are 3 outdoor decorating trends that are equal parts stylish, sensible, and sunshine-ready.
1. Contrast Piping on Upholstery
Goodbye, boring patio cushions. Hello, chic outdoor style.
In 2025, we're waving farewell to drab outdoor fabrics. Sure, we still love performance and weather-resistant materials (because no one wants a soggy seat), but that doesn’t mean your patio has to look like a campground.
The latest trend? Contrast piping and welt—aka that snazzy little outline on your cushions that says, I know what I’m doing. Whether you go bold (navy + white) or keep it soft (terracotta + beige), contrast piping adds a tailored, custom look to everything from lounge chairs to ottomans.
Think of it as the eyeliner of outdoor furniture—it defines everything and makes it pop.
You can shop the look with The Luxury Looks design team. We carry a wide variety of outdoor lines for all your patio glow-up needs.
2. Retro Patio Umbrellas
Because every backyard deserves a little vintage glam.
Why settle for boring shade when you can turn your outdoor space into a scene from a European summer postcard? Enter: retro patio umbrellas with all the trimmings—fringed edges, scalloped silhouettes, and contrast welting that screams “I vacation in style.”
These aren’t your average big-box parasols. They bring elegance, personality, and major visual interest. Just make sure to choose one made from durable, weather-resistant materials—and give it a sunny spot where it can shine and shade at the same time.
Bonus: You’ll feel 14% fancier every time you sip your iced tea beneath it. Science.*
3. Fun and Unexpected Tiling
Let your floors do the talking. And maybe the dancing.
Yes, we know—outdoor tiles need to be anti-slip, weatherproof, and all that sensible stuff. But they can also be fun.
Instead of decking or the usual flagstones, try porcelain tiles with personality. Think pattern, color, even a little bit of whimsy. It adds an unexpected focal point that makes your garden feel curated and playful.
Feeling bold? Extend the same tile from inside your home out onto your patio to create one continuous flow. It’s like your home is saying, “Hey, I didn’t stop here—I kept going.”
Just double-check that your chosen tile can handle rain, sun, and all the drama the outdoors brings.
OWN WELL PHILOSOPHY:
Bring the Comfort of Indoors Out
The biggest shift in outdoor design isn’t about a specific material or trend—it’s a mindset. We’ve stopped treating patios like second-class spaces and started seeing them for what they are: bonus rooms with blue skies.
So go ahead and layer it up—pillows, throws, outdoor rugs, maybe even a fireplace or TV. Match your outdoor textiles to your indoor vibe for a cohesive feel. Just be sure you’re using fabrics that can stand up to sun, rain, and spilled sangria.
If it feels like you could fall asleep out there… you’re doing it right.
