If you’re limited for time but are passionate about creating a relaxing or modern outdoor space, then you might be looking for easy garden makeover ideas. If your space feels a bit drab and dull, it can be hard to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.
Don’t hesitate, as we have 10 garden makeover ideas, perfect for breathing new life into your outdoor space. Don’t worry if you aren’t the best gardener – these ideas are extremely easy and require minimal effort.
Transforming your garden doesn’t need to be a vast and overwhelming task; sometimes just a few tweaks can do the job. Open Space Concepts offers modern and sleek outdoor awnings, an easy solution to transform your outdoor space!
1. Create seasonal displays
A styled display doesn’t need to be confined to the inside of your home, there is room for them outside too. Each season think of themes that you can base your displays on, for example, displaying bright daffodils for spring, and fairy lights and conkors for Autumn.
You can easily find trinkets or quirky pieces from charity shops or car boot sales, which is an easy way to add colour and style to your seasonal displays.
2. Upgrade your lighting
Adding lighting to your garden is a really easy way to change the vibe and create a relaxing, cosy atmosphere. Think fairy lights, solar lights, and lanterns. Lighting is great at illuminating pathways and creating an alluring ambience.
If you’re looking for a modern and slick lighting solution, then consider investing in a metal pergola. This style of pergola lighting can be operated via remote control or smartphone, giving you full control over the colour and brightness. You can check out some further pergola lighting ideas right here.
3. Add a fire pit
One of our most useful garden makeover ideas is to invest in a fire pit. A fire pit is useable all year round and makes for a cosy outdoor atmosphere. Enjoy toasting marshmallows during longer summer evenings, and wrapping up warm and enjoying the flames during the winter.
Open Space Concepts has a fabulous range of fitted structures, with a flue that exits through the roof, perfect for housing log burners and pizza ovens.
4. Create a plant stand
Add some colour and height to your garden by creating your own plant stand. If you have an old stepladder or crate, upcycle them by painting and leaning against a fence, before decorating with potted plants and other elements.
You could also thrift or DIY brightly coloured pots to inject some vibrancy into your garden. Complete these by planting colourful flowers of your choice.
5. Add a pergola
To add an additional living space to your garden, consider buying a sloped pergola. A modern pergola provides the perfect space to entertain the whole family and is sure to increase the value of your property thanks to its timeless design.
Choose from additional extras such as integrated heating, glass sliding doors, a retractable roof, and LED lighting. You can even choose an automated retractable roof pergola, ideal for shading you from the sunshine.
6. Grow a wildflower corner
An easy way to breathe new life into your outdoor space is to embrace the wild side and add corners of living foliage. Having a wild space can boost biodiversity, improve water quality, and even reduce the impacts of climate breakdown such as flooding.
All it takes is a scattering of mixed packets of wildflower seeds in the space of your choice. To maintain your wildflower patch, you simply need to mow it back once in a while.
7. Invest in an outdoor kitchen area
If you love hosting and entertaining, then an outdoor kitchen area is one of the perfect garden makeover ideas out there. It doesn’t have to be expensive either – you can repurpose furniture or crates to use as a built-in countertop.
However, if you want a hosting area that wows, then check out our range of outdoor kitchens. Crafted with precision, our outdoor kitchens seamlessly blend high-quality design and engineering, elevating your outdoor space to new heights.
8. Spruce up your outdoor furniture
If you have tired-looking outdoor furniture, then now is the time to give them a good clean. It’s an easy way to give your furniture a new lease of life and breathe new ideas into your garden.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even paint them a new colour. You could try bright colours to bring extra impact to your garden or use cool-toned pinks and neutrals to create a sophisticated, minimalistic look.
9. Line a path with stepping stones
Another easy idea that will add impact to your garden is creating a stepping stone path. Whether you use cobbles, wooden slabs, or stone, a path is an understated yet practical addition to your garden.
It can also be extremely cost-effective. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could even add a woven archway to incorporate visual elements into your outdoor space.
10. Create a cosy corner
If you love lounging around on a summer’s day with a book or listening to a podcast, then having a dedicated chill-out area is essential. This can be easily achieved by adding cushions and benches to a secluded area.
If you want to stay close to your house, consider a pergola awning for extra shade and protection. Available in over 250 design options, you’re sure to find something that matches your style.
Transform your outdoor area with Open Space Concepts
Hopefully, these 10 easy garden makeover ideas have given you some inspiration to breathe new life into your outdoor space. These quick fixes are sure to transform your garden into a space that’s relaxing or entertaining.
At Open Space Concepts, we are passionate about designing and installing bespoke outdoor living structures. Each product is custom-made meaning that the possibilities are endless and will suit your vibe no matter what your style is.
If you would like to make an enquiry, simply get in touch via our online contact form and we’ll ensure that we get back to you as soon as possible!
