Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Interview Outdoor Trends 2022
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Share Their Tips For Elevated Outdoor Living
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Powerhouse design duo and couple Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent have spent their career helping people improve their homes and lives for the better. From the hit shows "Nate and Jeremiah by Design" on TLC to "The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project" on HGTV, and even their newest collaboration with Living Spaces, making the most of any type of space is what they do best.
In the pair's most recent venture, they teamed up with the makers of Claritin allergy medication and The Outsideologist Project, an organisation aimed at encourageing children to spend more time outside. The organisation found in a recent survey that while 81 percent of parents say their kids are excited to be outside, more than half of them feel their kids don't get enough time outdoors. That's where Nate and Jeremiah come in to do what they do best, offer inspiration by creating the perfect setting.
We sat down with the designer couple and they told us about how they spend time outside with their adorable two kids, Poppy and Oskar. Of course, we also picked the designers' brains on their favourite trends for outdoor spaces and even comfortable furniture. Keep reading to find out more, and shop some the duo's top trends for outdoors ahead.
Nate and Jeremiah's Useful Outdoor Decorating Hack
Not all decorating has to be expensive, the pair told us about their favourite affordable decor hacks. Nate shares a handy design trick we can't wait to try, "We've done a lot of outdoor entertaining in the recent years, and one of the things that we did was buy handy saw horses ($129) from a home improvement store, and cut the legs so they were really low to the ground. We then just added some plain plywood to the top to create a mini table, and threw a table fun cloth ($138) over it with a bunch of cosy pillows ($14, originally $20) on the on the grass. This way we could entertain up to 24 people. We set the scene, and everybody's laying on the grass, having dinner, it's great."
Nate and Jeremiah's Must Have Home Products
Thrifty recommendations for home decor are our personal favourites, and something Nate and Jeremiah is amazing at. We asked them about what's something that's worth its weight in gold, but is actually cheap, and they will always buy, no matter where you live.
Nate loves organisers, he said, "It is definitely anything home organisation related for me. For example it's not expensive to organise the pantry. There are a lot of those clear containers ($17-$24) and stylish bins ($20) you can shop online now. Once you have an organised home, you never go back."
More on the decor side, Jeremiah loves small accent pieces, he says "My favourite thing is using branches, which is not a surprise to anybody. Nature has always been the biggest inspiration for me, and for us. It can cost nothing to go outside and snip some branches out. They usually last a lot longer than floral anyway."
If you don't have access to branches or you want something that'll last you, you can buy this trend at places like West Elm with this Faux Twig Branch ($19) or this leafier option Artificial Lemon Leaf Spray ($10).
He went on to say, he loves styling these in their beloved vases, "Our favourite vases have been things that we collected over the years. There's ones that we picked up in Peru, or Mexico while travelling." You can shop some of our current favourites from The Citizentry ($175) that was handcrafted in Mexico. Or this more affordable option from H&M ($30).
Nate and Jeremiah on Furniture Trends
Here at POPSUGAR, we're big furniture fans. Nate and Jeremiah filled us in on their favourite trends both indoors and out this season.
When it comes to comfort, Nate says, "We have a collection of some great cosy pieces at Living Spaces that we're just obsessed with." If you have yet to see the collection, then check out one of our favourite pieces, the Blakely Accent Chair By Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent ($895). The soft and cosy material instantly sold us.
Jeremiah goes on to cover outdoor trends, saying "I love to see outdoor spaces that feel collected and assembled over time. That means, not just buying the whole set of furniture from the same place, but taking the time to find that unique iron side table ($149, originally $199) and mix in that with a cool pair of chairs. ($1,349, originally $1,418)"
On the Importance of Being Outdoors
When it comes to why they love taking their family outdoors, Jeremiah says, "One of the big reasons that we've partnered with the makers of Claritin for the Outsideologist Project. It's this initiative around getting people outside. Obviously, New York City is our backyard, and we understand the importance of getting outside. It's the birthplace of connection in so many different ways to the community, to your imagination, and as family. We see the value of our kids being outside and feeling connected to more than just what happens within the four walls of your home."
If you want Nate and Jeremiah to help you transform your own outdoor space, you can participate in Claritin's #BackyardChalleng sweepstakes. Taking place now through July 7, use the dedicated hashtag on Instagram with a photo or video of how you're having fun outside. One winner will get a $10,000 prize and a virtual design consultation with Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent themselves.
