TRENDS
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12-month Forecast Predicts Continued Industry Growth Panelists agreed that overall, the industry is healthy and will continue to see growth . Backlogs are still present in the construction and backyard spaces industry as people continue to enjoy and want to invest in their outdoor spaces.
Leaders from the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals share challenges, opportunities, and trends in coming months for the industry. Industry Saw Increased Growth Over the Last 12–24 Months Spurred by the pandemic, the outdoor lighting industry enjoyed a boost as people worldwide returned to nature and sought refuge in the outdoors. The yard became a focus as homeowners turned to the beautification of their homes through gardening and outdoor living and entertainment.
New Industry Trends and Products
Automation of lighting controls and home system integration top the list of new industry trends . Homeowners are looking for convenience in options, including having dimmable lighting and moving toward digital control of systems to manage lighting themselves instead of relying on timers. Pool lighting is seeing a surg e . Homeowners are requesting color- changing pool lighting and sconces for a playful twist in their enclosed outdoor pool area. Outdoor Landscape Lighting Is Moving Forward Panelists agree that the industry will continue to see growth and is moving towards efficiency, minimalism, size reduction, and automation.
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About the 2022 State of the Industry The trends discussion was moderated by Nick Shriver, Decorating Elves, Clearwater, Florida. Industry panelists included: Jim Ply of Oak Crest Landscape and Lighting, Beverly Hills, California; Mark Lape, Vice President of Trade Channels at Kichler Lighting; Ryan Jaso, founder of Lighting BOSS, and of Texas Outdoor Lighting in Austin, Texas.
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