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1. Curves and Soft Geometry Rounded silhouettes and wavelike details have been popular for a while, and now they’re gaining greater momentum in architectural features. Searches for “scalloped tile” more than tripled, while “wave tile” searches increased 38%. In kitchens, searches for “arched range hood” and “arched pantry door” climbed 177% and 130%, respectively. Interest also grew for “rounded kitchen island” (up 123%) and “curved peninsulas and islands” (up 61%).

Why Resilient Design Matters Resiliency adds an important layer to a landscape, both in the immediate future and in the long term. “It not only enhances the aesthetic and functional qualities of the design, but [the landscape] also becomes a dynamic system capable of enduring and thriving in the face of environmental variability,” says Denver-area landscape designer Joseph Bloom of Environmental Designs.

Landscape pros design beautiful and hardworking gardens that effectively drain and manage rainwater and runoff Marianne LipanovichMarch 30, 2024 Houzz Contributor. I'm a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I'm found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California).