Everything old is new again, or so the old saying goes. It seems that there is a renaissance of classicist stylings and aesthetics every decade, where the retro and chic come roaring back into popularity. The garden is also the place where a lot of this stylings are making a massive impact on the world at large, especially with sites like Etsy and Pinterest where DIY decorators are strutting their stuff to great avail and celebration.
With so many ideas dancing around the inter-webs, we decided to give a quick guide of our personal favorites, using these ideas you’ll turn your run-of-the-mill garden into a vintage paradise.
1. Amish Style Barns/Sheds
They’re clear cut, clean and gorgeous looking. There’s something inherently country about a classic looking barn or shed, offering some incredible space and a visual aesthetic that is timelessly attractive. The bonus that comes with the Amish Outdoor Buildings is their incredible tensile nature and durability in many facets of unpredictable weather.
They’re not just a wonderful classic addition to the backyard, they also provide quite a range of utilities and uses for practicality as well. Some use them for storage, while others will outfit them into a trendy hangout spot for the backyard and for entertaining guests in the garden.
2. Statues & Fountains
You can’t get more classic than the originals, the staple of any Mediterranean style garden is the addition of either a stone carved statue or a centerpiece fountain/birdbath. Both add a layer of silent tranquility to any garden they’re placed in.
There is a growing trend for more modern gardens to have a place for meditation and related activities which is where the inclusion of a simple yet elegant Feng Shui Fountain, can add a layer of peaceful escape as well as a beautiful eastern vibrance.
The statue element has always been a classical addition to any exterior or interior space, the stone carvings have a certain air of sophistication when cut with the right rock. While marble statues can fetch a very high price, you can find the same aesthetic and similar patterned designs on the market for a fraction of the price. For extra vintage points you can place older or recycled statues with your garden and allow them to grow over them in a very artistically beautiful manner.
3. Recycled Decorative Pieces
A clever way to recycle as well as create a vibrant vintage vibe for the garden is through the use of old or worn-out pieces. Classic bicycles that have seen better days as well as older broken shells of machines which are typically thrown into the ever-growing dumps. Revitalizing these old machines into something new is a fantastic way to add character to your garden as well as doing your bit for the earth. There’s a lot of popularity stemming with the use of old appliances as makeshift garden beds, with the right tools and a little tidying up, you could have a garden that has people talking.
While too much of anything is not a good thing, it’s recommended to plan it out and take your time with this idea, soon your garden will have a personality of its own and you’ll start to see where things pop and where things fizzle.
4. Fresh Produce & Eco-Farming
Having a vegetable patch is not the newest idea in the world, however when properly managed it can become a centerpiece of your garden and become a staple of the local community. It also serves to save some money on your vegetables and coerces a healthier diet with fresher ingredients. If you have a little more spacing at your disposal, you can go greener and create your own chicken coop. This not only adds some farming credit to your aesthetic, chickens love the annoying bugs, so it also allows you to have your own pest removers in the backyard.
Using these little ideas you’ll be able to change your garden into a masterclass in vintage aesthetic. It’s easier than you think and will do you wonders when entertaining in the future, let your imagination run away with you and have fun with it.
