How to Create a Tranquil Garden Retreat
Summer is fast approaching and with it comes the chance to spend more time enjoying our outdoor spaces, whether entertaining family and friends or grabbing some much-needed peace and quiet alone. And if your idea of a dream garden is one where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world to enjoy a bit of me-time, it doesn’t have to take a big budget and lots of spare time to create your own idyllic retreat.
In this blog, we’ll give you tips and tricks to transforming your home’s outdoor space into a summer haven where you can recharge the batteries, connect with nature and switch off from stress.
And we’ll show you how using garden furniture sets wisely can go a long way to achieving your goals.
Where Do I Even Start with Transforming my Garden?
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, and while some people are blessed with big boundaries and tons of room, others must be more creative in maximising what space they have.
The starting point of any garden transformation should be taking stock of what space you have and getting rid of anything that you don’t envisage in your plans so you can start off with a relatively blank canvas.
To declutter your garden effectively, you can:
- Remove any natural debris such as fallen branches and leaves
- Deep clean surfaces such as the patio and paths
- Evaluate all items such as garden furniture to determine if they are needed
- Reorganise plants to maximise available space
- Invest in storage solutions for anything that isn’t needed often
How to Create Your Ideal Summer Haven
Once you’ve given your garden a spring clean, you’re ready to start transforming it into your dream space. Think nature, comfort and tranquillity, and take it from there.
Some popular methods of creating a getaway in your garden include:
- Creating a quiet spot that is perfect for reading a good book, topping up your tan or simply taking a moment of reflection away from distractions.
- Connect with nature by introducing elements to attract wildlife, such as birdbaths, bird feeders or even a small pond. The sights and sounds of nature will go a long way to achieving a serene ambience.
- Use gentle lighting wisely to ensure your space is sufficiently lit, especially areas such as paths to avoid accidents, but be careful not to overdo it with bright lights.
- Introduce elements that will produce calming scents and sounds. Think aromatic plants such as lavender and interesting garden features such as wind chimes or a water feature such as a rock poo or fountain.
- Maintain a simple yet effective design and layout so your senses are not overwhelmed by clutter and useless items.
How Can I Use Garden Furniture Sets to Achieve my Dream Space?
Furniture items such as benches, chairs and tables are a key part of achieving your garden goals and as such, must be used wisely.
Eterna Home’s range of outdoor teak garden furniture offers the perfect blend of comfort, durability, and classic design.
It’s important to choose comfortable seating that makes you want to spend time enjoying and position them close to areas of interest such as a pond or pretty plants that will maximise your enjoyment of the space.
Create Your Dream Garden Retreat with Eterna Home
Now you’ve got a better idea of how to transform your garden space ahead of summer, it’s time to call in the experts.
Eterna Home has a wide range of garden sets, benches, chairs, tables, parasols and accessories to help you achieve your garden goals.
Browse our collection today to find beautiful designs to turbocharge your garden enjoyment.