Covered Patio Design Gains Year-Round Appeal
Cambridge Pavers highlighted a covered patio using XL Smooth 3-Piece Design Kit in Toffee/Onyx Lite by Mountain Ridge Landscape, perfect for year-round use. Coastal Design also shared stunning day-to-night outdoor living spaces with lighting transformations for entertaining in Wilmington, NC.
- The global outdoor living structure market was valued at $3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2034. - A covered patio can increase a home's value by approximately 8% to 10% and homeowners may recoup between 60% and 80% of their investment upon resale. - Features that extend the usability of covered patios into colder months include outdoor fireplaces, built-in heaters, and retractable screens or vinyl panels. - In 2024, North America accounted for the largest share of the outdoor living structure market at 42.9%, driven by homeowners creating recreational and relaxation areas. - Popular materials for covered patios include aluminum, wood, and durable, low-maintenance decorative concrete that can be stamped with patterns and colors. - Pergolas and patio covers were the largest segment of the outdoor living structure market in 2024, making up 64.3% of the market share. - A covered patio can help reduce a home's energy costs by shading windows and doors from direct sunlight, which lessens the strain on air conditioning systems. - The trend of remote work has increased interest in covered outdoor spaces that can function as workspaces, complete with shelter and seating.
