Ideally, your garden space should serve as an extension of your home. It should be an extra living room where you can soak up sunshine during the summer. Whether you’re looking to read and relax, play games, or even catch up on some office work, the right garden will provide the space to do it.
Create outdoor spaces with purpose
As a first step, it’s worth thinking about exactly what you’ll be using the space for. Do you want an outdoor dining area, a living area, or both? If you have an idea of your purpose, you’ll be able to make more deliberate selections when it comes to layout and furniture.
If you’re looking for inspiration, then you’ll find no shortage of it online. Look for sites like Pinterest and try to create a board of ideas. This can inform the design choices you make later. Buy the major pieces of furniture and build everything else around them.
Add decorations
It’s the little decorative touches that will help add personality to the space. Through these, you’ll be able to make yourself truly at home. As such, it’s worth choosing them very carefully. If you plan on using your garden late in the evenings, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll be lighting the area. Solar festoon lighting is a great low-maintenance option to create a cosy atmosphere in your yard. You can also incorporate a few cushions and blankets to generate that all-important cosy atmosphere.
Use plants to create depth
A visually pleasing garden is one that is multi-layered. After all, if you’re going to be spending hours in a space, you’ll want to have a bit of complexity while avoiding too much chaos in the garden.
The right arrangement of plants can do exactly this. Look for plant pots and raised areas, as well as hanging baskets. In the case of pots, you can make adjustments later on, perfecting the space in increments.
As well as looking pretty and smelling fragrant, the right flowers will also attract predators to your garden, and this can help you deal with pests without resorting to harsh chemical pesticides. This will make life much easier if you’re going to be growing fruits, herbs, and vegetables in the garden.
Use colour
The more colourful your space, the better. This applies to furniture and decorations. Think about using contrast to your advantage. If your cushions are grey and your flowers are bright blue and red, the latter will tend to stand out more. Listen to your personal tastes: if a given combination of colours looks good to you, then it’s the right fit for your garden.