In practically every article on exterior design over the last few years, we have emphasized that the modern terrace, balcony and garden facility should show a homely character. What we may have left a bit behind is the role of planting in this context. Simple modern furniture combined with trendy green ideas would turn this area into an oasis. It is precisely from this perspective that we would like to discuss the topic of “planting on the terrace” in more detail. Stay tuned and learn more about it. In the following article, we will introduce you to three very current trends and give you tips on how to integrate them in practice.
The monochrome color palette welds the natural and artificial decoration together
You should plant your terrace so that you can relax on it better
The garden, balcony and terrace play a very important role in our mental recovery. It is well known that the beautiful plants are irreplaceable for this. The monochromatic green relaxes your senses and helps you unwind on the patio after a stressful day. You can achieve this effect particularly well with hanging plants and plant species with plenty of foliage, which you can easily use in plant baskets. This is very practical, by the way, because you can move them again and again if you wish. So you can experiment with your beautiful plant basket decoration until you have achieved a perfect result. This year, by the way, the decoration with succulents is very modern. Have you read our recently published article on hanging succulents?
The plants here are on different levels and this creates a modern dynamic
Privacy and relaxation on the terrace
Don’t like the plant baskets? Would you rather have the plants grow straight out of the ground? You could use tall plant species around the patio. On the one hand, they serve to relax and, on the other hand, the green hedges fulfill a privacy function. Such multifunctional approach is very modern. Planting your patio in this way also blurs the lines between it and the outdoors.
The planting on this terrace is sparse and at the same time somewhat vintage. which practically eliminate the borders between this and the natural environment
Interesting combinations of plants and colors
What is going down very well in 2022 are interesting monochrome combinations of plants, as well as their textures and colors. Enjoy two or a maximum of three types of plants or flower colors. All of these should be done in subtle shades. Within the monochrome color palette, however, the various plant species were intended to achieve a gentle yet high-contrast dynamic. This works best, for example, by contrasting different textures, heights and even flower shapes. A specific example would be pairing lavender and hydrangea.
The three typical trends just presented should not only serve as examples, but as inspiration. Could we give you an insight into how you can plant your modern terrace? Do you understand the main principles of the modern design of this outdoor area, which apply to 2022?
We wish you wonderful time on your terrace that looks like an oasis!
Little furniture and a lot of greenery – such a terrace design is clearly considered modern
The pairing of two flowering plants in neutral or not too bright colors is current in 2022
Used cleverly, the plants can emphasize the homeliness of your terrace
Here’s another modern inspiration on how to set up your modern patio in monochrome
Relaxation is a key concern for modern patio design
After you have planted your modern terrace, you should think about the beautiful lighting there
Make your terrace modern and enjoy a wonderful summer outside!
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