Catering to Millennials’ Desire for Outdoor Spaces

industry edge 2015 outdoor trends millennials outdoorsDistinctive Deck Designs is dedicated to providing you home and garden trends for your outdoor living spaces. That’s why when we saw that Industry Edge put out some infographics based on the 2015 report released by Garden Media Group, a gardening marketing and PR agency that releases annual garden trend reports, we knew that we needed to share these with you. These infographics caught our eyes because they highlight information from that report.

If you wonder why we highly publicize patios and elaborate decks, it’s not just because those are services we offer to you. It’s because of the growing market that’s interested in these spaces. In fact according to the aforementioned report’s statistics, over 60% of millennials are spending more time outdoors, including in outdoor living spaces. While both baby boomers and millennials alike favor decks, patios and porches, millennials now occupy a quarter of the entire population. Continue reading

Try These Outdoor Living Materials in Your Custom Patio!

techo bloc country rusticWe are excited for spring and summer construction of some luxurious decks and patios! Today, there are many options available for custom looks that all your neighbors will envy. Here in Northern Virginia, there are both custom and classic looks to outdoor living spaces that are picturesque and worthy of any home and garden magazine or online photo gallery.

Here are some trends that you may want to consider for your own backyard upgrades!

Crazy About Pavers
Pavers have come a long way from the cobblestone or interlocking brick styles. Today you can find all types of striations, color variations and material texture. Techo-Bloc distributes products for us to use in hardscape construction. Last month, we talked about Techo-Bloc’s new products and trends. Some of the most impressive new items on the market are the outdoor hardwood flooring options as well as the stark contrast of black and white in their new Tux products. Continue reading

City Spotlight: Why Ashburn Gets the “A Team” in Deck Construction

deck.design3Recent research from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that Loudoun County has nearly 350,000 residents, and within that county, the city of Ashburn is home to 50,000 residents. If you live in Ashburn, then you know that your home is worthy of an awesome patio space!

Maybe you have been on the fence about making improvements to your outdoor living space. Mark Shriner of Distinctive Deck Designs says the time to make the changes is now!

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Get Inspired with Techo-Bloc’s New Products and Trends

At Distinctive Deck Designs, we love to use Techo-Bloc products for our paver installation services because they hold up especially well in Northern Virginia’s climate. Here we see all sorts of weather, and their products withstand all the elements that our weather has to offer. Recently, Techo-Bloc released their 2015 Catalogue full of new products and hardscaping trends for the year. Keep reading to view this year’s most trendy outdoor spaces to inspire you for your own home renovation.

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