Your front garden is the business card of your house. It's the first thing people see when they walk past or visit you. A shame not to do anything with it, right? At Boender Outdoor Garden Furniture we love to make something beautiful out of every outdoor space. That's why we're giving you 10 fresh and creative front garden ideas below to help you get started!
1. Play with height differences
A front garden quickly looks boring if everything is on one level. By working with different heights, you create a playful effect. Think of a small tree in the middle, a raised border along the garden path or planters at different levels. This ensures your front garden has depth and your eye is naturally drawn to your front door. Extra fun: tall ornamental grasses or box balls combine beautifully with lower ground cover plants.
2. Opt for low-maintenance plants
Don't have green fingers or simply don't fancy spending every weekend in the garden? Then this is the tip for you. Choose perennials, ornamental grasses and evergreen shrubs that require little care. Think lavender, hydrangeas, ivy or box. That way your front garden always looks fresh and well-maintained, without taking up much of your time. A win-win!
3. Create an inviting garden path
A beautiful garden path makes your front garden not only practical but also stylish. You can choose sleek tiles if you like modern, or classic bricks for a rural feel. Gravel paths are also popular and give a natural look. Finish the path with low planting or lighting along the edges for an extra welcoming feel.
4. Place a bench or chair
Why would you only see your front garden as a passageway? Make it a place where you can enjoy yourself too. For example, place a stylish garden bench or a nice chair by the front door. Ideal for having a cup of coffee in the morning sun or having a chat with passers-by. At Boender Outdoor Garden Furniture we have plenty of compact garden furniture that fits perfectly in a small front garden.
5. Lighting for atmosphere and safety
Lighting is often overlooked in the front garden, but it really makes a difference. With subtle ground spotlights, wall lamps at the front door or lanterns along the path, you ensure that your garden also looks inviting in the evening. Plus, it's nice to be able to walk safely to your front door in the dark.
6. Add colour to your front garden
Colour makes you happy! Combine plants that flower at different times of the year, so there's always something beautiful to see. Think cheerful flowers like geraniums, lavender, tulips or violets. Or make use of coloured pots, cushions on your garden bench or a cheerful doormat. This way you quickly and easily give your front garden more personality.
7. Create privacy with greenery
Do you like your front garden to be a bit sheltered? Then go for a green boundary fence. Think of a hedge, low box, ornamental grasses or even a wooden fence with climbing plants such as ivy or clematis. This not only provides privacy, but also creates extra atmosphere and more greenery in your streetscape.
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8. Add a water feature
A small fountain, a water bowl or even a mini pond: water in your front garden immediately creates a calming feeling. The soft sound of babbling water is relaxing and attracts birds and butterflies. This way you turn your front garden into a pleasant place for people and animals alike.
9. Make your entrance extra inviting
Small details make the difference. Place beautiful planters next to your front door, hang a cosy outdoor lamp or lay down an atmospheric doormat. Also think about a house number sign that matches the style of your garden. That way everyone feels welcome even before they've rung the bell.
10. Think sustainably
A beautiful front garden can also be environmentally friendly! For example, choose native plants that are good for bees and butterflies. Install a rain barrel to collect rainwater or use recycled materials for your garden path or furniture. This way you contribute something to nature and your front garden looks beautiful.
Whether you like clean and modern, colourful and playful or natural and green – there are endless ways to transform your front garden into an atmospheric entrance. Hopefully these 10 ideas have given you plenty of inspiration to get started.
Looking for nice garden furniture or accessories to complete your front garden? Then be sure to take a look at our range at Boender Outdoor Garden Furniture. We'd be happy to help you make your outdoor space even more beautiful!
