Belgard and Yardzen Unveil Outdoor Living Trend Report: Trendscapes for 2025

Data Reveals Compelling Insights About Homeowner Preferences and Must-Have Projects

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to recent data, 98% of experts agree that outdoor upgrades impact overall home value, and 56% of experts say homeowners are now willing to invest more in their outdoor spaces. Outdoor living is a priority for homeowners and prospective buyers. Belgard, the leader in outdoor living essentials, and Yardzen, the leading online landscape design platform, are proud to unveil the 2025 Belgard and Yardzen Trend Report: 2025 Trendscapes that Wow. The report examines collective data on homeowner landscape design preferences and showcases outdoor living space ideas that bring those designs to life.

Blending Belgard’s expertise in premium hardscaping products with Yardzen’s expertise in landscape design, the report identifies outdoor living trends:

1. Pattern Play Patio: Graphic Hardscaping Designs – Contrasting paver patterns turn hardscapes into functional artwork while guiding traffic flow through outdoor spaces. Interesting paver patterns can turn a basic patio into a stunning artscape that rivals any indoor flooring design.
2. Elevated Simplicity: Monochromatic Paver Designs – Clean lines, oversized slabs and a deliberately restricted color palette create a gallery-calm backdrop that lets outdoor furniture and plant silhouettes shine for a simple yet elegant patio design.
3. Urban Modular Lounge: Multi-Functional Outdoor Spaces – Small outdoor spaces must multitask. Using modular materials for built-in benches and planters creates defined, multi-functional spaces, while using large format pavers creates a “bigger-than-it-is" feel.
4. Material Mixing – With limited square footage, add even more appeal to a small outdoor space by mixing materials. Integrate decking for wall cladding or stone wall veneers to create visual interest and texture variation in compact areas.
5. Mountain-Modern Warmth: Natural Material Outdoor Spaces – Warm tones are making a comeback. The varied textures and earth-tone color palettes of mountain-modern warmth provide year-round visual interest and help homeowners feel connected to the natural landscape.

“Outdoor living has evolved, and there’s high demand from homeowners for functional, stylish and sustainable landscapes,” said Joe Raboine, Vice President of Design at Oldcastle APG, parent company of Belgard. “We’re proud to partner with Yardzen to bring data-driven insights and design expertise that can help homeowners, builders and designers stay ahead of the curve on outdoor innovation.”

The report offers the following key takeaways for 2025 outdoor design:

• Pergolas and shade structures are essential for year-round outdoor living.
• Fire features serve as focal points in more than half of all projects.
• Compact pools offer luxury without sacrificing yard space.
• Water features and raised garden beds create multi-sensory experiences.
• Gray pavers remain the most popular choice for their versatility.
• Built-in outdoor kitchens expand entertaining possibilities.

View Belgard and Yardzen’s top trendscapes of 2025.

Learn more about Belgard’s complete collection of pavers, outdoor living products and design solutions.

About Belgard®

Belgard, part of Oldcastle APG, offers a complete collection of paver and wall products for outdoor living spaces, walkways, driveways, parking areas, and retaining walls. Available in a range of styles, premium Belgard products have been found in America's finest homes and award-winning commercial and retail properties since 1995. For more information, visit Belgard.com or call 1-877-Belgard (235-4273).

Oldcastle APG is part of CRH's Building Products Division.

About Oldcastle^® APG

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award winning brands include Belgard® hardscapes, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. For more information, visit oldcastleapg.com

About Yardzen

Mill Valley, CA–based Yardzen is the leading landscape design platform that delivers a best-in-class landscape design experience. Factoring a client’s individual aesthetic, unique property characteristics and climate, Yardzen designs any outdoor space to maximize water efficiency, resilience, and of course, style. Yardzen has won numerous awards since its inception in 2018, including Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Apartment Therapy Changemakers, and Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders List.