Results: Backyard sanctuaries
Published on 05/29/2025
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Transforming the backyard into a sanctuary has been named the biggest outdoor trend for 2025. Is your backyard your sanctuary?
Yes
25%
640 votes
Not yet, but I plan to transform it this year
12%
310 votes
No
34%
893 votes
I have another outdoor space that is my sanctuary
8%
202 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
23 votes
Not Applicable
20%
532 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.34% | 7 | |
| Just apart of moving from zone to zone | 0.05% | 1 |
| My back deck overlooks my backyard & my hot tub,patio set,tropical plants,etc are on my deck. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Partially, I'm still working on it! | 0.05% | 1 |
| The yard itself, no. But the screen-porch and brick patio right next to it, yes. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Not anymore | 0.05% | 1 |
| I live in a condo so the outdoor area is owned and used by all owners. | 0.05% | 1 |
| apartment living | 0.05% | 1 |
| Our South deck ... | 0.05% | 1 |
| No, but would love to make it so someday. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Kind of, I like it out there | 0.05% | 1 |
| Garden | 0.05% | 1 |
| Can't enjoy my space outdoors because unfortunately the neighbors ruin it by letting 5 dogs run loose and never pay attention to animal control | 0.05% | 1 |
| no backyard | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am living in apartment ,i dont have yard | 0.05% | 1 |
| We live in a condo. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I will shortly find many sanctuaries. | 0.05% | 1 |
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These are some exterior home trends that people are looking to implement this year. Have you already or do you plan to implement these trends? Fire pit
19%
487 votes
Outdoor heating
6%
149 votes
Making it more private
16%
404 votes
Landscaping
26%
669 votes
Building a deck or patio
14%
364 votes
Adding or upgrading seating
11%
291 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
52 votes
Not Applicable
47%
1234 votes
Adding or upgrading lighting
11%
282 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.48% | 13 | |
| Pool | 0.11% | 3 |
| GARDENING | 0.07% | 2 |
| Chicken wire garden enclosure and cold frames | 0.04% | 1 |
| gazebo and greenhouse | 0.04% | 1 |
| Maintain what I have | 0.04% | 1 |
| Having my yard cleared. Too many bugs to be a sanctuary. I also have a neighbor with a very stinky dog:(( | 0.04% | 1 |
| Jacuzzi | 0.04% | 1 |
| SWIMSPA | 0.04% | 1 |
| new shed | 0.04% | 1 |
| Not anymore | 0.04% | 1 |
| putting out bird feeders | 0.04% | 1 |
| Filling my Lani w/plants | 0.04% | 1 |
| Lots of flowers | 0.04% | 1 |
| In-ground pull, then making enclosure for year round use | 0.04% | 1 |
| getting a pool | 0.04% | 1 |
| New privacy fences | 0.04% | 1 |
| Greenhouse | 0.04% | 1 |
| live in an apartment, I only have a patio deck | 0.04% | 1 |
| Beautiful deck around pool | 0.04% | 1 |
| hot tub; grills; pergola | 0.04% | 1 |
| building more shaded areas to protect from excessive U/V rays. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Flowers, shrubs ,etc | 0.04% | 1 |
| Above ground pool | 0.04% | 1 |
| Got all of the above | 0.04% | 1 |
| power washing everything | 0.04% | 1 |
| Solar bird bath fountains and bird feeder | 0.04% | 1 |
| Adding a water feature | 0.04% | 1 |
| redo driveway | 0.04% | 1 |
| have a patio | 0.04% | 1 |
| Fixing deck | 0.04% | 1 |
| Baby fence | 0.04% | 1 |
| Adding more plants | 0.04% | 1 |
| More flowers on the deck | 0.04% | 1 |
| bird feeders | 0.04% | 1 |
| fence | 0.04% | 1 |
| A complete remodel | 0.04% | 1 |
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