How To Create The Perfect Personalised Garden

When it comes to the interiors of a home many people use their decorative style and furnishings to showcase their personality. It is seen as a reflection of yourself and how to express your style and taste. Not to mention that it can be an extreme source of pride.

This expression and portrayal of personality do not have to end with the interiors and the furnishings. With more and more people placing importance on the beloved British garden, exterior transformations have started to take centre stage in any home makeover project.

Today having the perfect garden that is packed full of personality and personal touches is as important as a stylish kitchen. Many gardens now come complete with that stylish kitchen. There are a plethora of ways you can design your garden to be a space that is beautiful, functional and above all personal to you. Your garden is not just an extension of your home, but rather part of your home. It is a place where your children play, where friendships blossom and relationships bloom. A place to socialise, eat, drink and be merry.

To help you make the most out of your garden and give it that new lease of life that reflects you and your family’s personality, here are some hints and tips to create the perfect personalised garden.

Think about how you want to use your garden

If you want your garden to be a functional representation of you and your family, you must consider how you use your garden. Gardens are no longer just square lifeless lawns, they have the potential to expand your home. Consider what is important to you from a garden, is it a space to play? Relax? Eat? Or get green-fingered? How will your garden fit in with your lifestyle? Think about how much time you want to spend outside and what your priorities are when you are outside. Will the dining facilities need to take centre stage? Or perhaps an open space for a small football net or trampoline. Do you want to use your garden year-round? If so would you benefit from an outdoor structure, building or shelter?

A great way to provide a space for everyone in the garden is to create defined zones. These zones help to get the most out of your garden and provide a space for everyone. You could section off a seating area or dining area. Corned off a flower bed, greenhouse or vegetable plot alongside a ring-fenced play zone. The possibilities for getting the most out of your space are endless, you just need a little imagination. 

Inspiration 

Once you have identified the purpose and usage of your garden you can start to design and fill it in line with these aspirations. Here is some inspiration on ways in which you can meet those aspirations; 

For the young family

Creating a safe and fun space is a priority for children. A great way to incorporate the needs of children when designing a garden is to create a space dedicated to them. An area where they can play and access their toys without cluttering the entire garden or running the risk of trampling on much-loved flowers. 

If you can try to keep all of the children’s outdoor equipment in one space or section, keep swing sets, trampolines, slides and sandpits together. This will help to create a garden for children to enjoy without encroaching on the needs and wants of the adults. Ideally, you want this space to be in a flat part of the garden away from steps, stones or uneven terrain. Access to shade is another key consideration for those warm summer days. Not only will this help keep them safe but it will give you peace of mind.

For the green-fingered

If you want to use your garden to plant beautiful blooms or grow your own veg then consider installing a greenhouse. A greenhouse can be a great way to provide you with a sanctuary of your own where you can escape and get lost in time tending to your plants, flowers and seedlings, all the while freeing up the rest of the garden. Greenhouses come in many shapes and sizes and for a variety of purposes. You can opt for a greenhouse that is in keeping with your home and style and taste. If you live in an older traditional house then go here to see Victorian style greenhouses to complement your home. Alternatively, if you want a personalised greenhouse in keeping with your modern and contemporary home then opt for one of the many uber-modern greenhouses that can be adapted to suit your tastes and design needs. 

For a place to relax and unwind

There is nothing more satisfying than sitting out with the warm sun shining down on you after a hard day or week’s work. A garden can be used to enrich your life and create that perfect space to relax and unwind. A great way to achieve this is to section off a part of your garden that gives you some privacy and tranquillity. Perhaps an area behind some well-placed bushes, trees or flowers. Alternatively, consider enclosing a small space with a pergola or simple structure that will allow you to enjoy your garden on the hottest days away from the beating sun and on those wetter days where you would typically be inside. After all, being outside in the fresh air is a wonderful way to help you destress and unwind. 

For the social butterflies

If you want to use your garden as a place to keep the party going or to entertain friends and family then installing an outdoor kitchen and or bar area is the perfect way to do this. It is always said the kitchen is the hub of the home and it is the place guests naturally gravitate towards at gatherings. A great way to ensure your garden becomes the new social hub of any occasion is to simply move your kitchen outside. Outdoor gardens are becoming an ever popular feature with a variety of combinations and designs available. Whether you simply look to add an outdoor pizza oven or an all-singing dancing outdoor kitchen that comes complete with water access, electricity and cooking facilities it is a guaranteed way to turn your garden into the social hub of your social circles. 

Another great way to get the guests around and enjoy everyone’s company is to invest in some social seating strategically placed around a warming fire pit. Everyone loves to be sat around on comfortable seating, talking, facing one another to the warm glow of a gentle fire pit. It creates a wonderful atmosphere that your guests won’t want to leave, not to mention will help keep everyone warm after the sun sets. 

For a little bit of luxe 

If you want that high-end personalised finish adding some simple touches and well thought out garden furniture can be a great way to create that luxe look. Sleek rattan furniture sitting on top of a stylish outdoor rug can help create that laid back Ibiza vibe. Don’t forget to add a plush throw for the cooler evenings and some warm outdoor lighting for the atmospheric finish. Fairy lights, candles or trellis lighting can be the perfect outdoor lighting solution that builds on a comfortable, laid back atmosphere all the while creating that laid back, luxury feel.