9 Hottest Garden Design Trends - 2016

In our busy lives, there are times when you wish to be closer to nature. Gardens are simply the best options to do so, without having to venture out in long, risky, adventurous jungle-rides. Bought a beautiful new house and planning a garden or need to give a nice make-over to the existing garden? There are a lot of beautiful garden designs trending this year that will help you transform your outdoor space into beautiful hangouts for your friends and family to rejoice and cherish.

It is a good idea to keep your garden as an useful space all throughout the year, which can also be used as an extra room in your house where you can socialise while getting some fresh air and relaxing. While a lot of people across London invest heavily in recreating their outdoor spaces, here are some good ideas to catch up to, as we enlist for you the hottest garden design trends that are going to dominate 2016.

1.    Outdoor Living Area

Using furniture in your garden has always been a popular practice but in 2016, it is going to witness a whole new level of innovations. Extended kitchen areas, fire-pits and also a stylish welcoming area to relax and enjoy are trending. Also installing a barbecue and seating area helps in giving your garden a fresh new look!

2.    Natural Looking Furniture

This has been in trend for a few years now and is still going strong. Using furniture with natural look helps in giving your garden a Mediterranean feel. With the choice of plants or through the design of cushions and other accessories, you will always have scope to add different colours and patterns so that your garden looks unique.

3.    Minimalist Design

The minimalist design has been in trend for indoors but in 2016 it is sure to spread to outdoor design as well. With monochrome palettes, one can create sophisticated and calm garden spaces. Grey shades can be used to give your garden a soothing feel. Additional features like stone water, slate and white flora can enhance the beauty of your garden.

4.    Vegetable Plantation

As increasing numbers of people are looking for different ways to make their outdoor space more useful throughout the year, one trend which is catching up pretty fast is the vegetable plantation. It helps you in being partially self-sufficient and with proper strategy; you might avoid supermarkets altogether. Vegetables planted in your garden also assure that you are having healthy and natural, homegrown food.

The Garden Builders team will help you decide the best way to plant vegetable patches in your garden. Its award-winning team will exclusively work to help you out with finest of solutions and ideas.

5.    Lighting Variety

It has been noticed that using lighting to enhance the garden beauty has picked up way faster. There have been a lot of notable innovations, such as LED bulbs and mobile app-controlled lighting systems which have helped in surging the sales of lighting products, especially for gardens. Garden owners are using greener solutions such as solar LEDs to highlight important trees, rare plants and other architectural features.

6.    Different Materials

In 2016, you shall also witness a lot of variety in the material used for your garden design. Different texture and atmosphere help in redefining a space. Mixing wood with iron or steel with wicker can help you get results like never before.

7.    Illusion See-Through Fencing

We know that both see-through and fencing are contradictory terms because fencing is for privacy but it is all about how well can one experiment. The slats can be placed at an angle which helps in giving a feel of see-through and also lets a lot of light come in.

8.    Compactness

Dwarfs and compact plants are very helpful in managing good gardens in confined spaces. These plants have the same characteristics as bigger plants but they help in saving a lot of space. It also has the advantage of fewer management worries and easier cleaning. Compact hydrangeas and shrub roses are the best options for gardening purpose in restrictive spaces.

9.    Pallet Furniture

This concept has got famous very recently. The innovation behind this concept is amazing and has managed to grab a lot of attention from across the world. These are even used in bars which are mostly handmade. It can indeed be an amazing moment for your guests when they come to know that your furniture has been crafted from pallets.

Conclusion

There are a lot of garden designs ideas and suggestions available over the internet. It is, however, very important to choose the most sustainable options of all. One also has to keep the budget in mind while designing the garden. If there is high expenditure involved while making the garden area then there are high chances of high maintenance expenses too in the future. Hence, make smart, well thought of and sustainable choices for your garden design in 2016!

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