

For those who cannot invest in a full-on transformation, paved patios, feature walls, firepits, outdoor fireplace surrounds and seating areas can provide sophistication and warmth, along with comfort and design to outdoor living areas at a fraction of the cost. Some homeowners are investing in elaborate covered outdoor kitchens and bar areas with large islands, grills, smokers, refrigerators and heaters that can essentially be used all year round.
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Spend quality time with family and friends and to simply enjoy nature in the comfort of their own backyards. Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing at Emser Tile, agreed, noting, “With a continued appreciation for outdoor spaces, homeowners are using these areas to unwind, In fact, many people now strive to recreate a beautiful outdoor space that rivals something they previously only experienced on vacation.” “The desire to create an outdoor sanctuary for relaxing or a space for socializing has not dimmed. “Exterior projects are still on the rise because during their time at home, people rediscovered their home’s exterior spaces and the reinvigorated practice of enjoying time together outside,” Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Dal-Tile Corp., told FCNews. As a result, outdoor living has become a popular design choice for many homeowners purchasing new homes or renovating their existing spaces-and that demand appears to be growing stronger. As the category continued to boom due to the pandemic, consumers looked to fill their homes with ceramic both indoors and outside. It’s no surprise as the ceramic category is the most visually dynamic and tried-and-tested flooring material available-in addition to being one of only two truly aspirational flooring categories in the industry. The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here.
