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What's Your Style? Discovering Your Exterior Design Aesthetic

Exterior design encompasses anything outdoors, from backyard to front porch. We want to help you find your perfect vibe with a curated list of different styles to choose from. Redesigning your backyard may include adding or changing a pool, building an outdoor kitchen, building a pergola or outdoor shade structure, or many other things. There's a TON of hardscape materials to choose from nowadays, and many different brands that supply. (Techo Bloc, Cambridge, Nicolock, Zia Tile, Tilebar, the list goes on!) Modern turf detailing is trendy, waterfall countertops have become a must, and sunken firepits are fun. However, achieving harmony in your design can be challenging, and determining your personal style can sometimes be tricky. So here at Stella Lux, we've created a list of some different aesthetics so you can decide which one appeals the most to you.


Boho Chic



Wicker furniture, throw rugs, colorful poufs, iridescent tile in funky patterns; the list goes on.

Boho chic is a more modern and muted play on typical bohemian style.


Faves:

  • potted palms / succulents

  • teal or printed pool & wall tile

  • wicker / rattan furniture

  • white travertine , or light colored pavers , cooldeck

  • wood tones

  • louvred privacy walls

  • colorful cushions , bean bags, and throw pillows

  • hammocks / swings


Some Materials We Love:




Modern Farmhouse



Wood tones, olive trees, A-frame ceilings and rooflines. All key elements that make up the highly sought after Modern Farmhouse aesthetic.


Faves:

  • potted olive trees

  • A-Frame rooflines

  • pavilions

  • turf-inlay pavers

  • veneer / natural stone

  • gravel

  • bench seating

  • hydrangeas , boxwoods , perennials

  • white or exposed brick

  • statement lighting

  • stone fireplaces or cement fire pits


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Zen Garden



Namastè! Besides buddha statues, zen gardens tend to have trickling, serene water features, lots of lush landscaping, and contrasting materials.


Faves:

  • Bonsai trees

  • river rock

  • succulents & natural grasses

  • wood tones, exposed concrete, dark porcelain pavers

  • lush landscaping

  • turf-inlay pavers and stepping stones

  • pools & spas

  • outdoor showers & saunas

  • water features

  • statues and garden decor

Some Materials We Love:

                                                                   



High Contrast



What's black and white with turf all over? A high contrast contemporary backyard! Stark white pavers with black / dark grey coping creates a visual contrast that is sure to turn heads. Mixing different light and dark materials is the heart of this design aesthetic.


Faves:

  • light porcelain / limestone pavers

  • dark color coping

  • LED lights

  • louvre walls , lots of texture

  • dark pool interior / tile

  • white house siding

  • dark standing seam metal roofing

  • modern pergolas

  • turf-inlay pavers

  • above ground planters

  • mondo grass or simple green plants , not too much color


Some Materials We Love:

                                                                   



Mid Century Mod



Faves:

  • rust tone metal

  • mondo grass

  • wood tones

  • eccentric and irregular shapes

  • funky tile

  • cacti / succulents (in desert climate)

  • statement furniture

  • orange / yellow accents

Some Materials We Love:

                                                                   



Modern Mediterranean




Faves:

  • Arched doorways

  • clay roofing

  • stucco

  • blue/white or printed ceramic tile

  • water features

  • mixing textures

  • off white / neutrals

Some Materials We Love:

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French Country Glam



Extravagant planters with layered plants of different sizes. Think: lots of green and white and a refined, timeless look.


Faves:

  • boxwoods, hydrangeas, lavender

  • tall privacy hedges

  • wrought iron or wood furniture

  • natural stone / wood

  • round shapes pools

  • lots of symmetry

  • water features

  • exposed beams

  • over the top accessorizing


Some Materials We Love:

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Tropical Resort



Like being on vacation, except you never have to leave home. Tropical palms, baby blues and muted neutrals create a clean oasis to lay back, soak up the sun and relax.


Faves:

  • sundecks with built in daybeds

  • big pools with bajas, ledge loungers

  • tropical plants and palms

  • agave

  • entertainment areas

  • swim up bars

  • neutral tones

  • LED lights

  • outdoor showers


Some Materials We Love:

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Hamptons Coastal



Warm summer nights, mid July. Hamptons Style is simple. It's chic, it's timeless, it's beachy.


Faves:

  • classic blue & white

  • teak furniture

  • boxwoods / hedges / privacy trees

  • hydrangeas

  • gravel

  • turf-inlay pavers

  • porcelain pavers

  • large pools with spas

  • pergolas, outdoor kitchens and seating areas

  • modern fireplaces

Some Materials We Love:

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Modern Maximalist



Anything goes. And when we say that, we mean it. Mixed prints, tons of textures. Extremely dramatic. Bits and pieces of every aesthetic thrown together in a bowl to create anything and everything maximalist.


Faves:

  • decor !!!

  • unique lighting

  • throw rugs

  • throw pillows , poufs, bean bags

  • printed or bold color tile

  • string lights

Some Materials We Love:

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Palm Springs




It's Mid Century Modern with a little more color and flare. A colorful, retro inspired desert oasis.


Faves:

  • pink / white stripes

  • cactus and agave

  • palm trees

  • irregular/ funky shapes

  • retro flare

  • bright, neon statement door

  • statement lighting and furniture

Some Materials We Love:

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Organic Modern



A maximalist's worst nightmare. Cool earth tones, neutrals and organic materials.

Faves:

  • Linen

  • wood tones

  • limestone

  • exposed brick

  • lush plants, trees

  • wooden furniture

  • clean design

Some Materials We Love:



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