There is no single garden that is ideal for everyone. When designing and decorating an outdoor space, as in the case of a garden, several factors must be taken into account to adapt 100% to your home. Regardless of its size, the potential and luxury of having a garden in your home gives you endless uses and possibilities to make the most of it.
However, like any other room in the house, keeping it cared for and in good condition at all times can be difficult. Today we will give you some keys so that your garden offers a unique design, from minute one. The time has come to get down to work and find those elements that will turn your garden into your favorite place in the house.
Take note of these inspiring ideas and remember, the size of your garden doesn’t matter! Not all big gardens are the best, and not all small gardens are the simplest.
Let’s get started!
Plants, a resounding yes
When we think of a garden, the first image that comes to mind is a place full of plants. It seems that a garden without vegetation would not really fit in, would it? In recent years, dozens of new garden styles have emerged, not just those with grass as a ground covering. You can use artificial or natural grass on one part of the ground and combine it with tiles, or no grass and only stone. However, one thing is clear, plants are essential. For this reason, our team will advise you in choosing the most suitable varieties of plants according to the size of your garden, its conditions and the area where you live.
Furniture
To transform your garden into your resting place, it is important to make the best selection of outdoor furniture. They are the perfect option to increase the comfort and convenience of your garden, be it with sun loungers, hammocks, sofas, table and chair sets, etc. Ideally, the aesthetics of the garden should match the rest of the decoration of your home. This balance between rooms will result in harmony.
There is an immensity of options available to complete your garden, but there are three features that you should prioritize at all times: comfort, durability and quality. These factors will ensure that you don’t have to change them at the end of each season.
Are you more of a lounger, hammock, hanging chair or sofa? And don’t forget the pergola to protect you from the wind and give you some shade when you need it! At VadeCasa I+ we will help you choose the perfect pieces for your garden, so you can spend the best summers in the fresh air.
Garden lighting
We return to one of the key points in any design and decoration project: lighting. As in any other room of a house, it is always better to have natural light, but as it is not always possible, we bring you alternatives so that your garden has its own light.
First of all, you must consider safety. The first key areas to light are the pool, spa and steps to avoid accidents. Once these areas are illuminated, it is time to emphasize with lights those special corners. You can opt for colorful garlands, globe-shaped rattan lanterns, cascades of LED lights, wall sconces and a thousand other options!
Dare with color
Decorate the walls of your garden and turn them into authentic works of art. Any wall can serve as a canvas to give a touch of color to your garden, you can find decorative resources where you least expect it.
It is essential to combine colors in the best way to achieve harmony. For example, if you want yellow to be the protagonist, you should opt for dark furniture; if, on the contrary, you want to opt for a blue tone, white will become your faithful companion, in the purest Mediterranean style! If you are more of a fan of rustic style, go for earthy colors, both in paint and furniture.
Aqua green is one of the favorite colors of the last few years and it seems to be here to stay. It is subtle, ideal for the warmer seasons and provides contrast to avoid the monotony of uniform colors. You can start by painting the wall that takes up the least space in the garden and add it to other areas.
Come on, up with the color!
The irrigation system
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, plants are essential in any garden. And that is why having an automatic irrigation system is one of the best solutions to keep your garden perfect all year round. In addition, it will be very useful to program it when you are away from home. Our recommendation, although everything will depend on the size of your garden, is that you have a minimum of two water intakes. However, you can also take care of watering your plants with a hose or watering can, but it will be easier for you to forget!
Enclosure Yes or no?
Regardless of the size of your garden, it should be an extension of your home. For this reason, it is essential that the design of the interior and exterior maintain a balance. Thus, the enclosure that connects both parts should favor the passage of light and expand the surface of the two rooms. A good design option would be a glass door that occupies the entire wall, to connect the interior and exterior in a practical and visually attractive way.
Upcycling design
What is upcycling design? It is an alternative to give a second life to objects in your home that you no longer use. This will not only bring originality to your garden, but it is also an eco-friendly and economical decoration solution. An example would be the use of pallets or cabinet doors as shelves for your plants.
Do you already know how you are going to decorate your garden? If you have in mind to start a reform in your house and the garden is one of your priorities, do not hesitate to contact us to carry out this project. Our team of architects will be in charge of designing every corner to meet your requirements and adapt perfectly to your new home. Shall we call each other?