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Outdoor Living July 30, 2024

Outdoor Living Trends in Wellington FL

What's hot in Wellington backyards this year - from louvered pergolas to integrated outdoor media rooms.

Outdoor Living Trends in Wellington FL

Wellington, FL homeowners are moving past the standard pool + patio setup and investing in true outdoor rooms that rival the indoor living space. Here's what we're installing most across Wellington this season.

Trend 1: Motorized Louvered Pergolas

Aluminum pergolas with motorized louvers are this year's must-have. Open for full sun, closed for instant rain protection. Built-in LED lighting and ceiling fans turn them into year-round outdoor rooms.

Outdoor kitchen on a paver patio under a covered roof
Outdoor kitchen + paver patio

Trend 2: Integrated Outdoor Media Zones

TVs rated for outdoor use, rain-proof speaker systems, and pre-wired media cabinets are showing up in almost every new covered patio build we do. Football Sundays outside have become a real thing in Wellington.

Trend 3: Resort-Style Tanning Ledges

A few inches of water, two lounge chairs, and a bubbler fountain - tanning ledges (also called 'Baja shelves') have become the most-requested pool remodel feature. They're shallow enough for toddlers and a great hangout spot for adults.

New custom pool build with attached spa and sun shelf
Custom pool build in Broward County

Trend 4: Artificial Turf Accents

Instead of an all-paver patio, Wellington clients are asking for strategic strips of artificial turf between paver fields, around pool decks, and as dedicated pet or play zones. It softens hardscape and adds color without maintenance.

Modern pool with dark interior finish and LED lighting
Modern pool remodel - South Florida

Trend 5: Outdoor Kitchens With Pizza Ovens

Built-in gas pizza ovens have moved from novelty to near-standard in Wellington outdoor kitchen builds. Pair one with a built-in grill and a beverage fridge and you've got a genuine second kitchen.

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