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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ellen Wells

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Garden designers say these 7 front yard features will date your home in 2026 here s how to refresh them - Caught on Camera

Stone path leading to bronze and glass structure, with copper beech hedging and tall perennial plants in the borders.

Trends and styles don’t just influence what we wear, listen to or decorate our interiors with. While it may be a slower process, the exteriors of our homes are just as impacted by what’s in and what’s out. Your front yard may look stunning and modern but give it five years and it will start to look stale, or even uninviting.

In 2026, front yards are expected to look lighter, more intentional and more in tune with architecture and nature. There’s a greater interest in creating a home landscape that feels part of a community. Yet many homes are still hiding behind hedges and clinging to design habits that quietly signal another decade.

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