When you have a modern house, you need to design and decorate the garden in accordance with the style of the house to keep it coherent. In this article you will find some tips for a contemporary and pleasant garden.
Less is more
One of the advantages of the modern and minimalist style is that it involves a lot of smooth surfaces that require little maintenance. It looks great with monochrome colours that are easy to put together. And it requires minimal furnishings and few decorations.
Use different materials
Use different materials such as pebbles, cobblestones, natural stones, pavers and concrete to create a visually interesting backyard. Wood is not incompatible with modern style, in fact exotic woods such as Ipe wood and Brazilian hardwood in combination with concrete will give your garden a modern and warm look. Brick is also a material that can be interesting to use because of its colour.
A modern garden building
A garden must-have: wooden buildings that can be used in many ways: as storage space, a garden office, a sports room, a guest room, a pool house, etc. This garden essential does not have to be a traditional chalet style, there are now wooden buildings with a modern and refined style like those on Quick Garden which will fit perfectly into a modern exterior. Gone are the unattractive metal sheds that are tucked away at the back of the garden! The garden shed is now aesthetic and versatile. If you already have wood in your garden, you can stain your garden building in the same colour as the rest of the house to create a really harmonious ensemble.
Don’t neglect comfort
Create an outdoor space dedicated to lounging in your garden. Install designer garden furniture: garden lounge furniture of course, but also one or more deckchairs. For comfort, add mismatched cushions, footstools or even a giant cushion. Adding shade, such as a parasol or a pergola, will allow you to entertain your guests for an outdoor lunch even on hot sunny days.
Lighting atmosphere
If you live in a modern house, you may have called in an architect or interior designer. If so, then you know how important light is inside. The same goes for the garden. Take care of the lighting to create a modern atmosphere: for example, you can put LED strips around the edges of your terrace, your swimming pool or your wooden garden shed. Don’t overuse string lights, which should be reserved for your cosy area. Add small solar design lamps along the pathways.
Trendy plants
Certain plants, because of their shape and colour, are particularly suitable for a modern garden, such as agaves, aloes, palms, yuccas and cacti. The advantage of all these plants is that they can be grown in the ground or in pots, so you will have real freedom in designing your garden. Ornamental grasses are perfect for beds and borders. There are not many colourful flowers in modern gardens but if you like them there is nothing to stop you planting bulbs or roses!