We might be about to head into winter, but with the new year now also just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning ahead on your garden upgrade for 2024. If you’ve got designs on creating a luxurious oasis outside your home, or uplevelling the one you already have to all new heights, then doing the groundwork now to ensure you’re prepped and ready to go come springtime will mean you’re able to get the most out of your newly transformed space during the sunnier months of the year.
The trend for bringing the outdoors indoors has been flipped on its head over the past couple of years as we equally look to make gardens an extension of our indoor living spaces by bringing elements of them outside – and doing so offers an excellent chance to have fun with lavish furnishings, plush textures and stylish touches.
A well-designed garden or outdoor space isn’t just about the aesthetics – although of course, they do play a major role – but also about functionality, and it should support relaxation, entertainment, and offer up an opportunity to indulge the senses each time you set foot outside.
Here, we take a look at the myriad of ideas and additions that can transform your outdoor space into a haven of opulence with minimal effort.
Lavish landscaping
Ensuring your garden exudes a sense of luxury at every turn means laying the right foundations, which first and foremost, means getting the layout right and then landscaping it to within an inch of its life. If it isn’t your forte, then bring in the professionals to do the hard work for you and to expertly curate a design that creates the perfect harmony between features new and old. From sculpted trees and shrubbery to beautifully designed raised beds, the key to an opulent garden is ensuring that every aspect of it looks polished and refined, so once the landscaping is done, consider hiring a gardener to keep things in check and your outdoor space looking pristine, all year round.
A tranquil retreat
Whilst on the topic of bringing the outdoors indoors, garden rooms are continuing to surge in popularity, and might just be one of the best investments you ever make because having one will allow you to spend more time close to nature, year round. Not only can you extend your living space in a brand new way, but the possibilities of what you can do with yours are endless, too; from creating a private man-cave or a music room, to a simple space in which to relax, unwind or entertain guests. If the latter is what you want but additional storage space is what you really need, then a summerhouse with side shed is a great functional solution, and offers the best of both worlds, with space to chill out and an extra space to store your garden tools and furniture when not in use.
Among the myriad ways to upgrade your garden, installing a luxurious summer house stands out as a transformative addition. This elegant structure provides a tranquil retreat, offering shade on warm days and a cozy escape during cooler evenings. A summer house can serve multiple purposes, from a reading nook to a sophisticated entertainment space, creating a focal point that ties together the various elements of your dream luxury garden.
Statement water features
When you think of a country house or an opulent mansion’s garden, a sculpted space with a beautiful water feature at its heart will almost certainly come to mind. Integrating a water feature into your own garden by making it a focal point is a great way to add an extra sense of refinement and polish, and will also enhance your time outdoors by creating an air of tranquility. The soothing sound of flowing water can be wonderfully relaxing, and from a cascading fountain to a serene pond, there are various options to choose from depending on what kind of aesthetic you’re looking to create.
Custom-designed furnishings
The idea of sitting outside might leave you feeling rather chilly at the moment, but come springtime, you’ll likely want to spend as much time outside as possible. Creating a dedicated seating area for relaxation and that doubles as an entertainment space when you’re hosting guests will ensure that your garden is functional and ready to go when summer garden party and barbecue season rolls around again, and with beautiful, custom-designed furnishings, you can also create another stylish focal point in your garden. Choose weather-resistant materials and plush, weatherproof cushions in stylish designs to add a touch of personal flair.
