Whether as an additional living space, creative confusion, in shabby chic or clean and reduced, the decoration in gardens are as different as the people who shape it. Sometimes the garden is the very first impression you get as a visitor. Or the crowning highlight at the end after a visit to the house.

associations

What our carefully selected garden decoration reveals about us, or what impression it leaves behind, we already think, when we are in the hardware store or furniture store. We see one garden gnomeWith Lanternand red cap and think of our childhood neighbors who have always grumbled when the Socceronce again flew over the fence and on her racelanded. In a garden we find wind chimes, fairy lights and comfortable seating pillowand blankets, it may look a little bit like hippie, but it is very cozy and inviting. These residents are credited with qualities such as open-mindedness and hospitality. One trend that’s always in fashion is a Japanese-style garden. This is due to the order, the clear structures and the clear forms. It is generally tidy when the lawn has sharp, clean edges and the trees are trimmed evenly. Decorative elements such as plain fountainor a Buddha statue complete this reduced style.

Trends 2017

In advance: is allowed, what pleases. But what still does not break this year is the „homemade“ trend. Creative romping in the garden with self-made flower stands made of wood or old clay pots are always an eye-catcher. The typical chair with a flower arrangement on it is always very popular and easy to make. Everything that is rustic but can be worked up with just a few movements creates a unique charm. Also still on everyone’s lips are the so-called pallet furniture, which, however, slowly disappear again. They were considered special easy, fast and cheap to produce. Not a few have been disappointed, however, that, for example, the cushions can be very costly and just editing the europallets is very time consuming. Visually, the pallet furniture is still trendy.

Tips and advice

It is exciting to vary seasonally. The different seasons offer many opportunities to decorate the festivities such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the classic furniture store you are well served, as far as general, in almost every garden appropriate deco. But here you run the risk that every garden lover owns the same piece and the individuality is lost. Flea markets and antique markets offer a variety of opportunities to find special pieces that shine with a story. A rusted one Flower-tablecan be as stylish in a garden of wildflowers and herbs as in a simple, modern garden as a contrast.

Accents by lighting

You do not need a long avenue as a courtyard access, which is equipped with lanterns left and right to illuminate stylish. In smaller gardens, it is recommended that the pieces with a spot or a solar lightto draw attention to which the view should be directed. These are the first to the viewer’s eye and leave a lasting impression. Draped at the front door on each side, the entrance area looks larger and inviting. Torches will do well in the summer during a barbecue, as they add extra warmth on cooler evenings, and they provide comfort. Additionally drawn string lights from tree to tree give a festive, not too intrusive flair and can also act as a limit, so that the freshly sown lawn is not entered by the guests.