Natural, timeless and simple - this is the best way to describe the Scandinavian style. In addition to your own four walls, the garden can also be designed in this way.
A red house with white windows and a simple elegance in the garden - this is how it is often seen in the Scandinavian countries. In the living rooms, this natural style with simple furnishings has long prevailed. Now it's the garden's turn. But what are typical features of Scandinavian gardens? If you don't want to travel to Sweden, Norway or Finland and want to see for yourself, you will find the most important characteristics here.
Typically Scandinavian
If you want to furnish your garden in a Scandinavian style, you should pay attention to these features:
- Simplicity
- Naturalness
- Minimalism
- light colors
In the Nordic countries you rarely see meticulously mowed lawns or neatly trimmed plants. Everything is left to nature there. But what must also be mentioned in addition to the naturalness is the practical use, especially in relation to the plant world.
5 design tips for a Scandinavian garden
Tip 1: ornamental plants
Of course it's also green and blooming in the far north. The various plants provide contrasting splashes of color in the plain and simple garden. However, easy care is important to the Scandinavians. The plants should be able to grow freely. Most suitable for ornamental plants are:
- Rhododendron
- Wood Anemone
- Perennials
- Hydrangeas
- Clematis
- Dogwood
- Roses
or sturdy trees like:
- oaks or
- Chestnuts
But be careful! Make sure that the garden does not end up looking overgrown. So place the plants carefully. How you go about doing this is up to you. You can create individual rose beds or perennial beds, but you can also mix them together. Anything that pleases is allowed. The main thing is that you have a colorful oneVariety of plants, because that is typically Scandinavia.
Tip 2: Crops
Of course, every Scandinavian garden also includes useful plants, as well as herbs, fruit trees and berry bushes. Herb gardens are most important to them. You only need little space for this, you hardly have to do any maintenance, but you get different spices for cooking. Ideally suited for this are e.g.:
- parsley
- Chives
- Thyme
- Oregano and
- Basil
Tip 3: Decorative elements
Of course, every garden design also includes various decorative elements. However, these should only be used sparingly. Again, naturalness plays a major role here. Instead of kitschy garden gnomes or other knick-knacks, choose minimalist accessories made of wood, such as benches, fences, old unused ladders, lanterns, etc… In the best case, these accessories also have a practical use.
In addition to wood, concrete is also typically Scandinavian. For plants, for example, there are planters with a concrete look, such as those offered by pflanzkuebelonline.de. These planters are available in both small and XXL sizes. For example, you could create optimal privacy protection on the terrace with a large bucket. You also get a 10-year guarantee on frost and UV resistance on these concrete planters.
You can also use concrete to make some accessories yourself, such as bird baths, garden path slabs, small lanterns or even fountains. A selection of many step-by-step instructions can be found at e.g. Youtube.com.
Decorative elements made of Corthen steel are also popular at the moment. This is a weatherproof structural steel that is particularly impressive due to its rusty appearance and long durability.
Tip 4: Garden furniture
You will not find a terrace or garden without comfortable and stylish furniture in Scandinavia. The Scandinavians like to choose white chairs and tables made of wood, preferably spruce or pine, to match the colorful houses with white window and door frames. This spreads harmony and fits perfectly into the overall picture. If you already have a comfortable wooden seating set, you can also paint it white yourself. So you can save the money for new garden furniture.
If you are still looking for typical Scandinavian garden furniture, you should pay attention to the following points:
- clean lines
- no decorations
- simple elegance
- timelessModels
Tip 5: Lighting
In the far north, summers tend to be short and winters long. But don't let that put you off. The Scandinavians simply make themselves comfortable with many wonderful light accents and sit outside together even on cooler evenings. Optimally selected lighting creates an atmospheric ambience, especially on the terrace. Whether lanterns, glass bowls, discreetly selected lanterns, lanterns - there are no limits to your imagination. However, they should fit into the overall picture.
By the way, it also looks very inviting if you already provide your entrance with light accents. For me personally, solar lanterns and lanterns have paid off. So I don't have to sneak around the house every night and light countless candles.