Top Decking Trends of 2022

When homeowners realized their decks could be an addition to their living area in the 1980s, the outdoor deck quickly became quite popular. The recent pandemic has also inspired homeowners to build cozy, secure gathering spaces, making the idea of decking designs more popular.

Keeping up with outdoor living trends may help you create a decking design that stands out, being a professional contractor or a homeowner. Listed below are some of the top 2022 national and regional trends for outdoor decking.

1.   Increased Railing on Deck designs

In the early days of deck design, deck railing was occasionally viewed as an afterthought, but today it is a must. These days, deck railing systems are significantly simpler to install and can be tailored to any design, thanks to their design flexibility.

Custom details like a drink rail built into a deck board or infills that go beyond the typical baluster are becoming more and more fashionable.

2.   Regional Trends in Deck Color

Choosing the perfect color for a composite deck isn’t always as simple as it seems. Why not get some inspiration from local deck color trends? The Northeastern part of the country frequently favors gray and mild color tones, such as the grey Grooved Synthetics deck material.

States further south, however, experience increased demand for warmer composite decking colors. The Treated Lumbar deck material has hues ideal for adding a touch of the South to a deck design.

We cannot discuss regional deck color trends without including the Pacific Northwest. Natural deck colors like the dark Brown of our Hardwood decking material have been more well-liked this year. A home will blend in better with its surroundings if it uses these deeper colors to complement the natural landscapes.

3.   The Beauty that is LED Deck Lighting

LED lighting is one of the most common deck innovations in 2022. Lighting is more affordable for modifying a deck design than other outdoor living items. More decks are being equipped for evening use by adding strip lights to the railing or incorporating stair lights into a walkway. Additionally, LED deck lighting allows builders more scope for artistic expression. Consider it as bringing attention to your effort.

Contractors are not the only ones using LED deck lighting, though. Homeowners also adore the versatility that lighting provides for their way of life.

4.   Low Maintenance is in Demand

Maintenance is something that every region in the nation deals with when it comes to outdoor living spaces. Decks are subject to the sun’s rays, the weather’s changes, rain or snow anywhere you live. The market for low-maintenance outdoor living items will continue to rise in 2022, as it has in recent years.

Outdoor living space is more tempting to clients the more maintenance you can minimize.