When someone sees your home for the first time, there’s only one thing you want to hear them say: ‘WOW!’ This applies to your outdoor living space just as much as it applies to indoor areas like your kitchen and living room. A garden isn’t just a place where you can relax and unwind—it’s also a fantastic opportunity to show off your creativity! Here are 5 ways to give your home’s outdoor space that all-important ‘wow’ factor and really impress your guests the next time you host a garden party:
Fabulous Flowers
Introducing some plant life to your garden is one obvious way to brighten the space up a bit. If you don’t have any flower beds, don’t worry—you can use free-standing pots and planters to house some of your favourite flowers. Garden plants come in all sorts of sizes and colours, so do a bit of research, pick a few species that you find particularly attractive, and get growing! If you don’t have much gardening experience and you’re looking for some pretty flowers that aren’t too hard to look after, try peonies or lavender.
Stylish Outdoor Furniture
We all know that a well-chosen piece of furniture can be the making of a spectacular interior design—well, this is also true in the garden! Modern manufacturing technology has given us all sorts of lovely furnishings that are beautiful, comfortable, and sturdy enough to be kept outdoors. What you put in your garden is up to you. Why not start with an outdoor dining set or rattan sofa?
Contemporary Decking
Adding a deck to your garden is a brilliant way to breathe new life into the space. Don’t want to spend your weekends staining your deck boards to make sure they stay in pristine condition? No problem—composite decking is extremely low-maintenance, and if you buy good-quality boards, they should last for many years with minimal effort on your part. Modern decking products come in a variety of different colours and styles, so whether you want a traditional wood-look design or a contemporary grey deck, it’s not hard to achieve truly arresting results.
Paving Patterns
There are many good reasons to pave over your outdoor space. For one thing, outdoor tiles require little upkeep (especially if you choose a durable, low-porosity material like porcelain) so if you’re sick of mowing the lawn once a week, turning your lawn into a patio may be the perfect solution. Another benefit of paving slabs? They can be used to create all sorts of striking designs! Try combining two different paving colours into a chessboard pattern or using one as a border for the other. Your imagination’s the limit!
Sculptures, Water Features & More
If you’re wondering how to tie your garden design together, there are all sorts of sculptures, statues, and other eye-catching features available. This sort of thing might be just what you’re looking for in a unique garden centrepiece! In particular, placing a water feature in your garden can be a great way to add both visual appeal and a tranquil, stress-free ambience. Again, there are loads of different options on the market—have a browse and see what products take your fancy!
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