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BROOKE INZERELLA WHAT’S TRENDING?
BROOKE INZERELLA SHEDS LIGHT ON WHAT CLIENTS MIGHT BE ASKING FOR IN 2021 The truth is that the day-to-day challenges of running a business can sometimes overwhelm our capacity to think creatively. But this is a design industry, which gives us the freedom and opportunity to think creatively and build inspiring outdoor environments that are unique and unusual for our area. It is the best feature of my job!
THIS IS A DESIGN INDUSTRY, WHICH GIVES US THE FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY TO THINK CREATIVELY AND BUILD INSPIRING OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL The latest pool designs When we design and build turnkey outdoor spaces, we are noticing that pools and outdoor kitchens are becoming more modern in design and shape, and their functions are changing a little as well. We all remember the pools of our childhoods with diving boards and massive slides. But today’s clients want adult hangouts and an overall outdoor environment that is entertaining and relaxing for the entire family. Pools are being installed for their young kids to enjoy now, but with the
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rt and design trends happen on a continual basis in fashion, design, architecture, technology and culture. Every year, paint companies announce their “color of the year,” and interior designers take note. New trends do happen in the landscape industry as well, but in a seemingly slower fashion. But this makes sense, too, as it’s much easier to change your wardrobe or paint the living room than it is to replace your landscaping or backyard environment. And living and working in the South will mean that adaptation to new design trends in architecture and horticulture will generally be slower still.
functionality and timelessness for future empty nesting. This means shallow ends for lounging and cocktails, sports-depth pools, robust oversized spas nearby, wellappointed outdoor kitchens and areas that allow people to feel like they are on vacation in their own backyard. In the past five years, we haven’t designed any free-form pools, as the trend toward modern, grid-like shapes and patterns has become the most popular design standard. Coping and hardscapes have been trending away from multi-colored stones to a more modern aesthetic of white, neutrals and simple basic shapes, reflective of the
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