Hello and welcome to the Garden Outline photo gallery of outdoor decoration ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of outdoor decorating?
- Creates an extension of your living space – a well-decorated outdoor area can provide a comfortable and beautiful spot to entertain guests al fresco
- Gives opportunity to spend time outside the house – your active kids can enjoy more outdoor play in your thoughtfully decorated outdoor space
- Can take advantage of nature – you can highlight your home’s natural landscaping or scenic views
What are the main options for outdoor decorations?
- Focal Point/Highlights: flower beds, stationary wheelbarrow, swing, water feature (rain shower, water fountains, low deck), cast stone wishing well
- Furniture: canopy daybed, chairs (metal, rattan, bamboo, bubble, wingback), settee, chaise lounge, bar stools, wicker coffee table, ladder shelf
- Plants: petunias, daisies, marigolds, flowering vines, multicolored shrubs, spider plants
- Planters: cast stone pedestal, terracotta, ceramic, baskets (metal, hanging moss and coco fiber), wooden box on windowsill, repurposed birdbath
- Accents: birdhouse, stone pagoda lantern, antique terracotta oil jars, hanging candle holders, relief carving decors, sculptures (stone, marble, wire), Buddha statuette, stone spheres, Americana star, American flag
What follows are beautiful photos of outdoor spaces along with decor ideas we thought may be of interest to you. For some more inspiration, try Covered Patio Ideas, Backyard Patio Designs and Ideas, Front Porch Ideas and Garden Path Ideas. Enjoy and happy outdoor decorating!
1. Stationary Wheelbarrow
Points of Interest ● wheelbarrow backyard planter ● hanging moss and coco fiber basket planters ● wooden box planter on windowsill with pink and purple petunias ● wall-mounted antique bronze doorbell ● small wooden birdhouse
2. Canopy Daybed
Points of Interest ● outdoor canopy daybed with twine tie backs ● wicker coffee table with antique wooden tray and galvanized metal lantern ● 2 antique terracotta oil jars ● pea gravel outdoor flooring
3. Pedestal Planters
Points of Interest ● mint green metal garden chairs with matching table ● 2 cast stone pedestal planters ● circular garden bed with mixed plants ● off-white rope top garden edging ● brown pea gravel garden path
4. Moorish Arch
Points of Interest ● wood shingle lap siding garden shed with Moorish archway ● cushioned wicker settee and 2 bamboo chairs ● 2 vintage terracotta crown chimney pot garden decors ● dried palm leaf on white beadboard wall
5. Vines on Swing
Points of Interest ● white swing with black rope and flowering vines ● weathered concrete retaining wall ● granite paving stone outdoor flooring
6. Ladder Shelf
Points of Interest ● white lipped ladder shelf with wooden planters ● 2 white metal cage lanterns ● rattan outdoor chairs with gray cushions ● hexagonal raised garden pond
7. Illuminated Water Feature
Points of Interest ● hypertufa trough fountain with underwater lights ● wall-mounted wrought iron faucets behind diamond trellis ● striped yellow ochre and white privacy curtain ● brick pathway with soldier course border
8. Window Box Planter
Points of Interest ● framed wood trellis in diamond pattern ● 3-panel casem*nt window with wooden box planter ● hanging galvanized zinc basket planter ● wood slat raised flower bed ● rough stucco wall
9. Contemporary Water Feature
Points of Interest ● contemporary rain shower water feature with copper frame ● polished black river rock pebbles ● black and white marble garden sculptures ● Brazilian walnut planked flooring
10. Curves & Lines
Points of Interest ● 2 hanging bubble chairs ● red wall with semi-circular archway ● triangular plunge pool with mosaic tiled floor ● soapstone tiled flooring in pool area
11. Life-Size Chess Set
Points of Interest ● 2 large woven bamboo chairs with white cushions ● life-size chess set with caramel brown and dark espresso stained wood pieces ● curved blue back painted glass bar counter base ● white modern bar stools
12. Broom Display
Points of Interest ● 4 hanging brooms ● pine green chairs with slatted wood seats ● decorative Americana star on wall ● semi-gloss square wooden table ● planked log cabin style exterior wall
13. Zen Garden
Points of Interest ● curved wrought iron balcony railing ● brown wood planked bench with clipped corners ● low deck raised water feature with 2 planters ● river rock pebble flooring around carved wood planked steps
14. Ampitheater Garden
Points of Interest ● brick ampitheater with grass flooring ● children on ladder bronze sculpture with spotlight ● curved brick walls with wrought iron picket fences ● raised brick flower bed
15. Golds & Fuschia
Points of Interest ● 2 wicker wingback chairs ● 3 polished gold lanterns ● arched wall behind stone sculpture ● fuschia rose tablecloth covered dining table ● hanging gold candle holders ● whitewashed basketweave brick floor
16. Reclaimed Wooden Swing
Points of Interest ● reclaimed driftwood swing set ● heart-shaped stone leaning on natural stone side table with black glazed ceramic planter and wooden tray ● blue glazed ceramic planter on boulder
17. Lattice Pergola Panels
Points of Interest ● ivory wooden pergola with lattice privacy panels ● pale orange chaise lounge with mixed throw pillows ● round water fountain with reeded concrete and multicolored pebble borders
18. Stone Pagoda
Points of Interest ● stone pagoda lantern ● natural pond with Ki-goi and Sanke koi fish ● Japanese maple trees ● decorative stones on grass and pond edging
19. Stone Spheres
Points of Interest ● black beach pebble flooring with beige marble pavers ● 2 rows of spider plants ● 5 decorative stone garden spheres ● built-in wide beige marble bench ● ground-mounted solar garden lights
20. Birdbath Planter
Points of Interest ● reeded stone birdbath planter ● marigolds surrounding the birdbath ● blue bush (i.e. acacia conveyi) behind the wintercreeper euonymus edge
21. Checkered Lawn
Points of Interest ● grass and concrete checkered lawn ● plum colored inverted cone shaped water feature with round base ● Miss Violet Butterfly bushes complementing the water feature ● brown slatted wood fence
22. Tiered Water Feature
Points of Interest ● acorn topped 3-tiered stone cast water fountain ● arched wooden trellis over low lattice gate ● ornamental Maiden Grass ‘Morning Light’ ● irregular flagstone pavers
23. Relief Carving
Points of Interest ● 3 tall wood relief carving decors ● raised flower beds with beadboard siding ● white daisies complementing the white flowers on raised ground and raised beds ● concrete tile flooring
24. Arbor & Swing
Points of Interest ● white arbor and garden swing ● heart-shaped wrought iron planter stand ● colonial style homes with American flags on porch
25. Wire Sculptures
Points of Interest ● decorative copper wire garden sculptures with small ball string lights ● low stone walls ● swimming pool with pool deck framed by artificial grass
26. Sea View Garden
Points of Interest ● cast stone mini wishing well with hanging vintage zinc bucket and copper wrought iron overthrow ● octagonal concrete wishing well base ● blue and pink cranesbill in rectangular terracotta resin planters
27. Buddha Statuette
Points of Interest ● stacked natural stone retaining wall with hay mulch ● stone sitting Buddha statuette ● curved pebbled stairs with brick risers ● multicolored impatiens on raised bed with spotlight
