Photo: OKB Architecture
Do you dare to use strong color accents in the garden? These fresh landscaping ideas show how vivid color can energize outdoor spaces.
Garden Design With Color
Photo: Debra Yates
Choose terrace furniture in a bold color to give old chairs a new look. Metal furniture can be sprayed in similar tones, and planters in the same color help create a clear scheme. Red, pink, and orange work especially well against a lawn. A tall sculpture, playground equipment, a garden wall, a shed, or the front of the house can also become a strong color accent. The best advice is to choose one main color, because too many colors can quickly make the garden look chaotic.
Fountains Of Color
Photo: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Architects
A fountain, pond, or swimming pool can also carry color. In a small garden, colored glass can add interest around a fountain, while a pool can be finished with red tiles. Strong colors also combine beautifully with plants and flowers. Dark blue feels close to nature and suits modern minimalist gardens. Red creates an exotic look and works well with palms or conifers, while violet adds a romantic Mediterranean note. Instead of defaulting to brown and green, experiment with orange and yellow.
Recycled yellow glass. Photo: Concreteworks
Red garden sculpture. Photo: Harold Leidner Landscape
Vintage garden furniture. Photo: Rikky Snyder
Purple garden wall. Photo: Sandy Koepke
A children’s playground in the garden. Photo: Earth Landscape Archives
Glass lamps on the roof terrace. Photo: Glenna Partridge Design
Red pool in the garden. Photo: da Vida Pools
Red accents with planters. Photo: Derviss Design
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