Are you looking for a simple way to make your garden feel more modern?
For many people, post-modern interiors are the goal of home makeovers, aiming to create a futuristic vibe based around chrome and smart devices. How exactly do you mimic that in an outdoor space?
If you are not someone who has an eye for design but wants their outdoor area to look and feel a bit like the Tate Modern, then fret not! Here are some top ideas to help you get there with ease!
Invisible Railings
OK, not exactly invisible railings! When it comes to giving your outdoor space a post-modern vibe, one key aspect to look at in the material area is either glass or plastic. If you have a pool, a patio, a water feature, or even a statue, why not frame it with frameless glass railings? This will create a border between a path, a grassy area, and the item you want to frame, giving a modern vibe to your outdoor space.
Geometric Shapes
Next on the list, you can try and incorporate more geometric shapes into your garden design. Ideally, go for shapes that have defined, harsher edges, like triangles, squares, and even parallelograms.
You can incorporate this via walkways, planter shapes, and, of course, any pieces of artwork you want to include in your space. If you are going to install a mirror in your garden, having one that is made in an unnatural shape will help to give off a post-modern vibe with ease.
Bold, Bright Colours
Of course, when most people think of any space that has a post-modern vibe, they think of colors such as bright yellow, bold red, and deep blue, usually placed in a mix of white and black. You can use these colors in planters, as part of brickwork (be sure to get appropriate outdoor paint), or even in the furniture you buy.
If you have a wooden fence, why not paint it a bold color with outdoor paint for wood to brighten the space?
Lighting
You simply cannot have a post-modern garden space with no lighting. As post-modern gardens tend to be the perfect space to entertain guests on a summer evening, it is always best to have them lit.
You can opt for LED string lights, or even solar-powered lights to create an ambient setting in your garden space. If you are feeling bold, why not incorporate colored lighting into the space, to help add those aforementioned bold colors? Best of all, these lighting options are extremely affordable and rarely require wiring into the house’s electrical systems. So, you can have solar LED string lights to brighten your space, without needing to call an electrician.
Water Features
In the realm of incorporating water into your garden, it is easy to work this into a modern design.
You can opt for metal-based water features, brightly colored ones, or even features that have an unusual shape. There are some harmless chemicals that can be added to the water features to prevent the water from turning green, and, of course, these features can be solar-powered.
Depending on the size of the feature, it is likely to be the talking point of every party you host!
