Following a season of lockdowns, prompting homeowners to spend more time in their gardens, as well as growing demand in properties that have their own outdoor spaces, the year’s most popular garden trends have become incredibly interesting. Now, more so than any year previously, have garden spaces grown beyond their aesthetic use and have firmly become a part of the home as both practical and immersive spaces for the family. 

Interestingly, as the demand for an outdoor area grows, smaller gardens and balconies are being transformed too, with residents seeking to create a natural environment in any location they can. So, if you’re looking for design inspiration for your own garden or for ideas on how to keep up with your neighbours’ luxurious garden purchases, then we’ve got you covered.

Rattan Garden Features

Having undergone a huge resurgence in popularity over the past few years, rattan is becoming one of the most enjoyed garden features. There are a number of reasons why this may be the case, with many attributing the demand to rattan’s natural aesthetic, which complements the popularity of natural, organic, and cottagecore aesthetics. However, for most, their indulgent purchase of rattan corner dining sets and rattan hanging egg chairs is largely due to the material’s robust design and amazing comfort.

Outbuilding Office

As mentioned above, gardens are no longer solely for flower beds. In fact, with the addition of outbuildings and cabins, they’re becoming more popular as professional destinations. Home office demand is high, coinciding with remote working trends, and gardens are becoming the location for home offices. So, if you see your neighbour replace their shed with a new outbuilding, you know why!

Fewer Flowers, More Vegetables

With more time on their hands, homeowners began to reflect on the potential usefulness of their garden spaces, ultimately deciding that, in general, vegetable patches were far more beneficial than flower beds. As a result, residents across the UK have now begun to swap their lavender for potatoes and their honeysuckle for tomatoes, anything that can help add vitality to their kitchen as well as their garden.

Zen And Hygge

Japanese and Scandinavian design has dominated interior design trends over the past few years and now, finally, it has trickled into garden spaces. Lightly coloured woods, minimal design, and a focus on wellness are the new vogue. This seemed inevitable since gardens, with their natural abundance, have great potential for balance and wellbeing. So, if you’re stuck for a new outdoor aesthetic, consider steering your design in the direction of cosy hygge comfort or tranquil zen design.

Outdoor Entertainment

Making more use of your garden is sensible for return on investment. If you neglect to optimise the space, you’re not reaching your property’s potential. This is the motivation behind many homeowners creating their own garden bars and outdoor cinemas, right outside their homes. These facilities are becoming ever more affordable and give residents great reason to enjoy the outdoors, with family and friends too!