The Top Garden Design Trends for 2017

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Every new year brings about fresh trends predicted for every area of our lives, including the home and garden, with a focus on different features, decor and accessories.

With summer truly over, the new year is a great time to prepare your garden for the months ahead, creating your own space that’s not only on-trend, but also suits your needs exactly.

At R&J Landscapes, our experienced team help homes and commercial properties of all sizes to achieve their dream landscape design, so we’ve compiled our forecast of the top design trends for 2017!

Natural, rustic gardens

While clean, minimalist lines have typically dominated outdoor design in recent years, there’s been an increasing move towards a more natural, rustic look for the garden. This means smaller outdoors furniture with a vintage look to blend into the surrounding plants, with a lean towards more fluid, natural lines in the garden.

For a more rustic garden look, opt for swing seating for a vintage feel, and really emphasise the natural elements of your garden and allow your plants to thrive.

Localism

Sustainability and eco-friendly options are always growing in popularity, and rightly so. This means a trend for localism – locally sourced plants and flowers – is set for 2017, with homeowners focusing on plants that are native to their ecosystem. Sourcing plants locally reduces your carbon footprint, and will ensure your plants can survive in your local area’s weather conditions.

With this in mind, in 2017 more homeowners will be carving out a space in their garden dedicated to homegrown vegetables and herbs. A vegetable patch is a great way to cut down on food costs, encourage more wildlife into your garden, and to teach children about environmental issues in a fun way.

Outdoor kitchens

In the summer, gardens are synonymous with barbeques and outdoor eating, and this is only set to become more popular this year. To make your outdoor space the perfect setting for al fresco dining, consider an outdoor kitchen with a barbeque area, fridge and work surfaces to allow you to prepare, cook and dine all in the relaxing setting of your own garden.

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Lighting

Lighting can make a huge difference to your outdoor space, with the right choice creating a beautiful ambience for you to simply relax in, or to entertain guests well into the night. For an on-trend lighting choice, go for pretty fairy lights or exotic lanterns to add a truly special touch to your garden.

Scandinavian design

Minimalism has always been a popular choice for the garden, and although more homeowners are turning towards naturalistic designs, the scandinavian style can still be very much in keeping with these trends. Incorporate neutral whites and greys in the form of garden furniture, and decorate with large candles and cosy fake fur rugs for an intimate feel for your garden space.

R&J Landscapes provide a wide range of gardening and landscaping services to customers in Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. From design and supply and installation, our team of trained experts can work with you to ensure you achieve your dream garden space.

To find out more, or to discuss your landscaping plans, simply get in touch with our team and we’ll happily find the right service for your requirements.