Isabella Ross
There is no denying the charming appeal of a country-style garden. With chirpy floral accents to classic patio seating areas, it’s undeniable this design theme is effortlessly sublime. Regardless of your garden’s size, here are just four ways that you can create a practical yet country style exterior with a modern twist.
Floral country classics include the colourful variety of roses, hydrangeas, lavender and daisies. To modernise a traditional style and create a feature piece in your garden, plant a few young citrus trees in statement pots. If you are on a budget feel free to spruce up an old pot by giving it a fresh coat of paint in a hue that will complement the space’s colour scheme.
Designing a thoughtful space of solitude outdoors is an essential component of any country-style garden. To have a contemporary edge, purchase a quaint wrought iron chair set and paint it a modern colour, deep charcoal, lavender and teal are currently trending. Unifying with colour is the best way to enhance any design regardless of whether it is outdoors or indoors.
One of the most welcoming features of a country exterior is that when present in the space you feel as though you are in a private cottage oasis. There are multiple ways to recreate this privacy in your garden. The one-of-a-kind white picket fence is a styling staple that continues to remain resonant in contemporary design. However, if fencing is not an option consider using plants that will cater as a privacy screen. Visiting a local nursery for professional horticultural advice is best when looking to see which variety of evergreen hedging will best suit your soil and sunlight exposure.
Adding stylish elements of charming character to your garden will also echo a country-style sentiment. Examples include revamping an unused wheelbarrow into a flowerpot, adding fretwork to the outdoor awning or attaching a lattice screen with a flower creeper. Welcoming native fauna is also an excellent way to add life and movement in the garden. Birdbaths and feeders are country classics however if you have a decently sized exterior, perhaps opt for a unique koi fishpond.
