The Front Yard Trends Designers say You'll See Everywhere This Summer Copy

Elle Decor's summer trends roundup features insight from Kyle Landis, Senior Director of Strategy & Marketing at Landis Architects | Builders, on the growing focus on front yard design and curb appeal. Kyle speaks to the rise of the considered entry sequence, pathways, layered lighting, architectural planters, and sculptural landscaping working together to create a stronger sense of arrival before a visitor ever steps inside. The feature reflects a broader shift toward treating the exterior approach as an intentional design statement, not an afterthought.