BEAUTIFUL IDEAS FOR DECORATING THE FRONT YARD
Of course, we all like to make a good first impression. Summer has already started, so it's the last moment to get serious about the appearance of your front yard.
Outdoor life has become essential to human well-being. If we rewind the film, we will notice that people in the past were not so concerned with decorating their exterior, at least not in the way that we consider mandatory today. Namely, more than ever, the design of the yard must satisfy the needs of the whole family and provide a bunch of separate zones: for work, play, hanging out with neighbors and friends, or growing food.
Quite a complicated job, isn't it? But it is not impossible, only if you think carefully about your exterior and decide in time what you actually want from it. In the following text, we bring you 3 beautiful and functional ideas for decorating the front yard that you should definitely consider!
SIMPLE AND SOCIAL YARD
How can I make my yard more inviting and social? Exterior designers say this is the most common question they get. And their answer depends not only on the existing yard but also on the goals of the host. Attractive planting, clear sight lines to the street, and comfortable seating are great place to start. Garden zones with flowering perennials and shrubs are also a good way to wrap around a patio (if you have one) or highlight some special design elements – such as brick or stone that will give the garden a relaxed, rustic feel. Literally, anything that you can use on your property (and that could encourage conversation and exchange of ideas with your guests) is smartly emphasized and placed so that it is in the foreground.
YARD AS AN EXTENSION OF THE LIVING ROOM
We don't have to spend a lot of words explaining here. The situation is clear: the creation of a yard that irresistibly resembles a logical and natural extension of the living room. If you have doubts about how to achieve such a design, we will tell you to concentrate a little better on the appearance of your living room and then try to come up with some ways to "extend the flow" of the room to nature. So you don't need any contrasts, you just need to follow the existing situation in the living room. Of course, this works best in houses that open directly to the terrace or have large (sliding) floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. It will certainly strengthen the connection between the interior and the exterior and will act as a completely logical sequence.
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YARD SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND PETS
Another great question that designers get is: how do I create a safe space in the yard for my children or pets? The fact is that neither children nor pets will think twice before running out into the street. The solution: incorporate a safe play area into your front yard design. Unless your dog is a jumper, all that is needed is a low fence with a thick enough design to prevent escapes from the yard. We suggest fence designs that use wire or planks with moderate gaps, which keep your loved ones safe while allowing light in and maintaining an inviting feel for passers-by and visitors. Another good suggestion is a small (and of course – tidy!) lawn that will serve both small children and pets for safe play inside the yard.
Post by: Rinna James
