A backyard garden is one of the best places to relax and rejuvenate in a natural space hence why not make it look more interesting by adding a few interesting elements rather than just being an owner of a boring backyard? We have listed below 10 tips to design a quirky garden;
- Continue Your Home’s Interior Style in the Exterior
Continue the theme you have maintained inside your entire house to the outside as well so that when a person walks from the inside to the backyard, the continuity persists. This makes your entire home look harmonious and well-thought.
- Beautify Garden Entrance
The path in a garden is an important element as it gives you the chance to add a different texture and color to otherwise an entire green space. You can use rocks to create the entrance and pathway, it will look more natural and exotic rather than a cemented path.
- Make Use of Ornaments
You can add ornaments you love so that the place seems cozy and makes you happy when you spend some time there. You have a large scope to DIY some old items from your home to decorate the backyard.
- Add Furnishings Resonating with the Theme
Choose the right style of furniture for the outdoor so that it resonates with the entire theme and is also comfortable to use. Do not buy huge furniture for a small space, measure the size of the area where you wish to place furniture and get something comfortable which fits over there.
- Choose Decor and Furnishings Suited for The Outdoors
Remember whatever you buy, it needs to stay outdoor hence should be able to withstand the weather changes. Get decor and furnishings that are weather-resistant, suitable for placing in your backyard.
- Add Exotic Plants
Adding a few exotic plants in your garden bed will make your garden look more beautiful and elevate its aesthetic look. But remember to check if the plants you choose are suitable for the weather conditions in your area as these plants are costly.
- Make the Protective Fence Look Interesting
Adding a critter fence is mandatory as you are putting a lot of hard work into creating this beautiful space which you do not want critters and strays to damage but at the same time, plain fences may not really look aesthetically appealing hence you can cover the fence by creating plantation beds nearby the fences, this will provide addition critter protection and also hide the fences, making your backyard look lush.
- Get Creative with Lighting
Adding lights is important if you wish to use this place post sunlight. To make it look more romantic, add fairy lights across the trees and hang lanterns as well and this would be the only place where you would want to spend time every evening.
- Adding a Sound Element to Elevate the Zen Experience
Imagine the sound of trickling water resonating within your garden, how peaceful would it be to spend time there? Installing a small fountain will elevate the look and feel of your backyard garden.
- Add Splashes of Color Using Ceramics:
Adding a bit of color here and there will make this space a bit happier hence use colorful ceramic pots throughout and also paint the furniture and the shed to add a splash of color.
Decorating your backyard does not need you to spend a lot of capital, a bit of DIY and using some of your existing things can easily make your backyard look one of its kind.
It really is amazing how much of a difference proper lighting can make in a garden! People tend to get so caught up in the plants and garden decorations that they forget about lighting, which is a big mistake 🙂