On-trend Nordic style for home and garden
For some years now, the Nordic style has been providing a number of garden ideas and is very much in vogue. It is replacing the English style, which is characterised by romantic, ornate shapes and arrangements. The Nordic style is characterised by a combination of coarse and fine materials. For interiors, this often means coarse knitwear in combination with finer textiles. Outside, the style is characterised by coarsely woven baskets, wood and bricks alternating with fine tiles. Strong material contrasts and yet a uniform choice of colours with only subtle nuances. Muted colours are another feature of the Nordic style.
Nordic garden ideas
Soft pastel or earthy colours are ideal for furnishings and planters so that you can draw on the full range of colours for the plants and furnishings. Textiles such as cushions, blankets or outdoor rugs are easy to change and can be adapted to suit the seasons. In summer, colours such as yellow and turquoise give the garden a fresh look, while darker colours can create a cosy atmosphere in autumn and winter. If you like it simple, you can use earthy colours. Although the plants are usually planted for the long term, they can also be changed from time to time. There are also many ideas for Nordic-style accessories. Lanterns, baskets and benches are no longer characterised by ornate designs as in the English style, but are instead subtle and simple. The art of omission pervades Nordic garden ideas.
Garden ideas for dark corners
To create a dark corner in the garden or on the patio, you first need to ask yourself how it will be used. If the corner is to be used as a retreat area, for example, it can be kept a little darker. If the corner is also used a lot in the evening or if it is in the living room’s field of vision, lighting can become an issue. Otherwise, light-coloured materials or brightly coloured plants are suitable. White hydrangeas, for example, are well suited to shady or semi-shady areas, as they have large flowers and thus create points of light in dark places. Another option is to use plants with variegated leaves, which green and brighten up corners, especially from a distance.
Sun and wind as a challenge
Wind and sun can spoil the realisation of many a beautiful garden idea. The weather poses a particular challenge for patio designs. To be able to break wind gusts, privacy screens, for example made of wood, such as for this reference. There are various ways to protect yourself from the sun. Pergolas, for example, are very elegant to look at. Other options include awnings or classic parasols. There are also parasol models with side legs so that they don’t get in the way but still provide a large area of shade.
Choose the right plants
The right planting is also well suited as a wind catcher, for example evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees. A combination of evergreen and deciduous planting also provides an interesting variety of different shades of green. The most important thing, especially in exposed areas, is to choose plants that are suited to their location. In other words, plants that like sun and also dryness, that tolerate wind and sun (even winter sun!) well. Lavender, for example, is an ideal choice that also exudes a pleasant fragrance. Pennisetum and all types of Pinus, rock pears and Osmanthus are also suitable for planting in exposed areas.
