Fall Trends in Outdoor LIving: What Homeowners Are Asking For Now
Timely insight into customer demand—and how you can stay ahead this season.
As we transition into fall, homeowners are looking for ways to extend the use of their outdoor spaces—and they’re turning to builders like you for solutions. Whether it’s a cozy space to gather around a fire or a practical upgrade like a storage shed or garage, customers are prioritizing comfort, functionality, and style this season.
If you’re a contractor looking to stay aligned with what homeowners want right now, here are the top fall trends—and how our structures can help you deliver on them.
Enclosed Pavilions & Four-Season Pool Houses
Fall weather brings a renewed interest in outdoor living, but with a focus on covered and enclosed spaces. Clients are asking for four-season flex rooms, heated pool houses, and pavilions with wind protection to entertain comfortably into the cooler months.
What to Offer: Our customizable pool houses with fireplaces and sliding glass or screen systems allow you to give your clients year-round enjoyment with minimal design hassle.
Outdoor Kitchens with Weather Protection
Homeowners aren’t packing away the grill just yet. Fall tailgates, outdoor dinners, and Sunday family meals are fueling demand for outdoor kitchens with full utility packages—especially when paired with shelter from rain or wind.
What to Offer: Our pre-engineered pavilions and pergolas make it easy to create a turnkey outdoor kitchen space that looks custom—but installs efficiently.
Built-In Fireplaces & Gathering Spaces
Fall is fire season. Whether it’s a traditional fireplace in a pavilion or a built-in fire pit next to a pool house, homeowners are prioritizing cozy gathering zones where they can relax with friends and family.
What to Offer: Structures with open-air seating areas, stone or gas fireplaces, and integrated lighting make your projects stand out and extend seasonal use.
Storage Structures That Match the Main Home
Now’s the time homeowners are looking to tuck away outdoor furniture, tools, and equipment—and they want storage solutions that look as good as they function. Clean lines, matching trim packages, and multi-use garage/shed combos are in high demand.
What to Offer: Our designer sheds and custom garages offer premium options that check both boxes: style and storage. Easy to quote, easy to install.
Lighting, Heating & Smart Add-Ons
With shorter daylight hours, customers want structures that feel safe and functional at all hours. That means more requests for integrated lighting, ceiling fans, smart switches, and mounted heaters.
What to Offer: Ask about our electrical-ready packages and layout modifications that make it easy for your electrician or HVAC pro to finish out the job.
Give Your Fall Customers What They’re Looking For
Homeowners aren’t putting outdoor projects on hold just because summer’s over—they’re shifting their focus. By offering structures that align with current demand, you position yourself as a builder who anticipates their needs and delivers real value. Let’s work together this fall to help you close more high-quality jobs, finish projects faster, and leave your customers raving.
