Garden decorating ideas – 10 ways to update your backyard

mariaandradesmoren
10 abr 2024
3 Min. de lectura

Actualizado: 24 abr 2024

Use these garden decorating ideas to breathe new life into your yard and create the perfect space for summer relaxation

Creating a new look doesn’t have to involve a huge cost or lots of disruption. In fact garden decorating ideas can be as small as adding some color with garden wall ideas through to the more complex garden color schemes you create with planting.

1.USE DECORATIVE LIGHTING TO ILLUMINATE YOUR SPACE

Lighting is an essential part of any garden decorating ideas, adding instant warmth to the space and letting you enjoy your garden long into the evening. Layer several different outdoor lighting ideas to illuminate all aspects of your backyard. Consider adding pretty festoon lights to your pergola and patio and then pair with solar garden lighting ideas in the borders to create a soothing backdrop to alfresco meals.

By Kyla Magrath interiors

2. PLANT A LIVING WALL FOR BOTANICAL BACKDROP

Why contain your planting just to your borders? Look skywards and create a decorative living wall set against your fencing or garden wall ideas. Filling the space with verdant green foliage and pretty blooms, your living wall ideas can be as large or small as you wish; maybe you want to cover an expanse of fencing or perhaps you just want a selection of herbs on a wall near a dining table, you can create your own space to reflect your own needs and design.

By Garimporio

3. CREATE THE ILLUSION OF SPACE WITH MIRRORS

Decorating with mirrors is not just for the inside of your home. Adding a mirror into your garden is a great way to brighten your space and add depth. Pick a design shaped like a window, which when positioned on a wall or fence, hints at portals to different areas, giving your garden a magical air.

By Kyla Magrath interiors

4. MAKE A CHARTERFUL FOCAL POINT WITH A FOUNTAIN

If you're looking for garden decorating ideas to transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary, then look no further than garden fountain ideas. The beautiful soundtrack of bubbling water feature will take your garden from lowly plot to dreamy oasis. There are plenty of different water feature ideas that will bring auditory and visual interest to the heart of your garden design.

By TheSpaces

5. PLACE A POT OF FLOWERS ON YOUR BACK DOORSTEP

Garden decorating ideas don't have to be big projects. Something as simple as creating a pretty potted display, placed by your backdoor can add charm to your space – you don’t have to even go into the garden to have a touch of sunshine. Allow your container gardening ideas to be inspired by the seasons.

StyleCurator & Domino

6. INSTALL A HAMMOCK AND RELAX

If you’ve got two trees from which you can hang a hammock, you’ll love the laid-back feeling you get from lounging in one.

By Garimporio

7. TAKE YOUR LIVING ROOM OUTDOORS

In interiors, we often talk about bringing the outside in, but what about doing it the other way round and taking the inside out?

If you’re going to spend a lot of time in the garden, then it should feel as comfortable as possible, choosing a nice seating, cozy blankets and a chilled glass of wine for the perfect way to wind down – though we can’t promise you’ll have this view!

By StyleCurator & Domino

8. CREATE SOME SHADE OVER A DINNING TABLE

There are lots of pergola ideas that will transform your patio into a multifunctional space. However, it's important to work out how your pergola will work in extreme weathers.

By Garimporio

9. BE A SOFT TOUCH

Add a little pattern to your garden with some stylish cushions. Comfort is all.

By TheSpaces

10. SET THE MOOD WITH GARDEN LANTERNS

There’s no doubt that candles add atmosphere. However, for garden decorating ideas that won’t be disturbed by the breeze, dot hurricane lanterns or moroccan solar lanterns around your hard surfaces for a beautiful glow.