From eco-conscious design and materials, plus soothing colour palettes in the home, to emphasizing environmental harmony and embracing unique approaches for thriving, beautiful gardens, spring is bringing some amazing new ideas for your indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover more about the freshest trends that are influencing homes and gardens this spring.
Homes …
This spring, the ongoing shift towards eco-friendly and nature-inspired designs becomes even more pronounced. Sustainable decorating practices have gained momentum, featuring materials like reclaimed wood, cork, bamboo, and stone. These elements not only contribute to a more environmentally conscious space but also add a natural and organic aesthetic.
Metals are emerging as a notable trend for brightening interiors. Subtle silvers, brushed chrome, or nickel accents are being incorporated, taking these metals beyond just faucets and fixtures, and adding a touch of modern sophistication. Pairing high-gloss metals with other reflective surfaces is being used to lighten and open up spaces. Mixing metals is also trending, combining different tones and finishes of metals.
Colour palettes are moving towards soothing indigos, soft blues, and earthy greens, including deep olives and forest greens. Some designers are incorporating peach tones to add warmth and depth to these calming colour schemes. A more unusual colour trend that is popular this spring is using black as a highlight colour for dramatic effect.
Curves are on-trend, for furniture, rugs, and patterns, especially paired with soft neutrals, creating a sense of comfort and fluidity within a space.
Playing with contrast is a fresh trend in home design, especially featuring pops of black with white or mixing dark and light metals to combine trends. These add visual interest; just be careful not to overdo contrast and overwhelm your space.
A novel approach that will be popular this spring, but is sure to have staying power, is the concept of having designated trend areas within the home. These spaces, whether a wall, mantel, display area, or even an entire room, serve as flexible canvases for experimentation, and make it much easier to stay current on trends. By providing an easily updated area, homeowners can have fun exploring new trends with minimal commitment, refreshing the overall ambiance of the home effortlessly.
… And Gardens
In spring 2024, gardening enthusiasts are prioritizing environmental-friendliness and embracing the unique to beautify their outdoor spaces.
Environmentally friendly gardens are a key trend, emphasizing native species to foster biodiversity and support local ecosystems. These gardens are designed to be non-invasive, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, with natural plant choices that deter pests. These gardens avoid pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Featuring native grasses, wildflower perennials, and plants that attract bees and butterflies, these gardens promote harmony with nature.
Survivalist gardens are not just for apocalypse preppers; they are a fresh trend that offers a practical and sustainable approach to gardening. These gardens prioritize high-yield, nutrient-rich crops like grains, root vegetables, legumes, and fruits, along with medicinal herbs and plants with natural insect-repellent properties. By growing useful food and resources, survivalist gardens ensure self-sufficiency while also enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the garden.
To help gardeners make the most of their outdoor spaces with visual interest both day and night, night-interest gardens have emerged as a popular trend. These are perfect in regions like Ontario, where the growing season is limited so people want to enjoy their gardens as much as possible during the growing season. These gardens feature a palette of whites, creams, and light purples, complemented by gray-green and variegated plants, which will look delicate and beautiful during the day, but will also reflect the moonlight or garden lighting, creating a glowing, enchanting ambiance at night.
Alternatively, moody gardens are gaining traction, with a focus on darker hues like deep purples, burgundies, and blacks, alongside unusual plants such as doll’s eyes, adding a mysterious and intriguing element to outdoor spaces.
For urban gardeners with limited space, the trend of maximizing vertical space continues to evolve. From hanging gardens to vertical wall gardens, innovative solutions are allowing gardeners to make the most of every inch, expanding their greenery upward and creating lush oases even in the smallest of spaces.
Get More Inspiration
The Niagara Spring Home & Garden Show will be held on Friday, April 12th, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th to 14th, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Walker Sport and Ability Centre at Canada Games Park.
Discover the latest and best in home and garden improvement with engaging exhibits and presentations. Visitors can find coupons for the Home Show on our website. For vendors and exhibitors, reserve your booth now with Jenkins Show Productions and highlight your products and services to the local community.
Whether you’re a homeowner seeking inspiration or a vendor looking to share your wisdom and business offerings, the Niagara Spring Home Show will be an amazing weekend!
