Trend cluster
Category

Backyard
Boldness

Outdoor decor shifts toward eccentric LED lighting.

Modern LED PlantersWoven Lantern DecorUnderwater Light ShowsWireless Outdoor DecorationsInteractive Touch Lights

Trend

What is the Backyard Boldness trend?

Backyard Boldness: Taking a bolder approach to outdoor living, consumers are turning to fluorescent lighting and LED products to add a sense of whimsicality to their backyard environment. Transforming porch swings and swimming pools, homeowners are moving away from subtle, minimalist aesthetics toward designs that heighten sensory appeal.

Trend themes

Themes within the Backyard Boldness trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Whimsical LED Lighting

Consumers are using fluorescent lighting and LED products to add a sense of whimsicality to their backyard environment.

02

Interactive and Connected Devices

Devices like 'Filimin' connect users to the people they love in an authentic way and Filimins belonging to your family will all glow together no matter the distance.

03

Functionality and Aesthetics Merging

LED metal planters not only elevate the look of one's outdoor space but are also functional, doubling as practical light sources.

Industry implications

What the Backyard Boldness trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Home and Garden

The home and garden industry is seeing an increase in sales of LED lighting products that add a sense of whimsicality to outdoor spaces.

For

Technology

Connected devices like 'Filimin' are influencing the technology industry by offering a unique and authentic way for users to connect with others.

For

Sustainability

Cordless Ornament Decorative Lights, which utilize LEDs and feature intuitive sensors to conserve energy, are an example of how the sustainability industry is changing the way consumers decorate their homes.

Workshop question

Consider your top product or service. How you can recreate this to appeal to consumers looking for an over-the-top commodity?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Backyard Boldness

Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 46%, freshness 8%.

Popularity52%
Activity46%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
South America

Evidence

Examples of the Backyard Boldness trend

6 featured examples from May 16, 2013 to Dec 9, 2015