As the seasons change, a flock of new trends for the garden fly in. At OTSE, we believe in disregarding the trends and embracing the style and sustainability of vintage.
Here are our tips for putting together a vintage garden that will attract the envy of your neighbours.
1. Statues
When it comes to vintage gardens, a great place to start is with a striking centrepiece. Vintage and antique statues are the perfect choice if you aim to evoke elegance and splendour.
Not only are vintage statues beautiful, they’re also made to last. Their existing history proves their durability and ensures they will stand in your garden for years to come.
A statue is also also ideal for expressing your personality in your garden. For example, show your love of wildlife with a set of huge stone lions!
2. Seating
Seating is a necessity for any garden. Luckily, that doesn’t mean you have to settle for the same old plastic chairs year after year.
To achieve that vintage garden vibe, go for pieces that have an intricate design while remaining functional. A combination of ornate benches and bistro-style tables and chairs can elevate outdoor dining from bog-standard to effortlessly luxurious.
3. Planters
Plantlife is the heart of a beautiful garden, whether it be directly in the soil or in a pot. A planter can be a great statement piece for a vintage garden.
Urn planters have been popular for centuries, and we can see why! The intricate design immediately delivers vintage sophistication. These are useful for filling with plants of all varieties, but they make a distinctive design element even when empty.
4. Firepits
Firepits can turn your garden into a year-round entertainment venue. They’re perfect for milder nights of Spring and Summer and can enable you to make more use of your garden in the cold months.
In the context of a vintage garden, a cast iron firepit would fit right in. The material is not only durable and versatile, but also lends itself to a rustic aesthetic.
5. Tableware
If you plan on hosting dinners in your vintage garden, then eye-catching tableware is a must-have. You could opt for genuine vintage ceramics or go for a reproduction heritage brand.
One of our recommendations for outdoor dining would be Falcon Enamelware. Its classic design would mesh with many decorating styles.
Enamelware is porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel making it burn-proof, shatter-proof and chemical-proof. This makes it ideal for outdoor use.
6. Add something quirky
Now that you have the essentials down, you can start getting creative. Whatever your niche is, embrace it!
One of our favourite quirky items for the garden is vintage advertising pieces. From barrels to enamel signs, there are so many options to add historical talking pieces to your vintage garden.
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