Your front garden is the first thing you see every time you come home, and whatever it’s size there are ways you can inject some kerb appeal. Here’s some ideas and inspiration to help spruce up your front garden.

Colourful front doors

The front door is somewhere you can make a real statement, especially if you like the look of a colourful one. I’d recommend looking at the colour of the front of your house and pick a front door colour that contrasts or complements this. Don’t forget your hardware too - the combination of some really nice hardware against a colourful door is such a good look.

Symmetry with plants and trees

There’s something really visually pleasing about symmetry, especially if your home is more traditional in style. You don’t even have to go through extensive landscaping of your front garden to achieve this, something as simple as two planters with tall trees either side of your front door looks great.

Cottage garden style

If you’re a fan of plants and flowers, a cottage style front garden makes a lovely first impression. Whether you plant directly into the soil or use pots and planters, filling your front garden with flowers is a great way to add colour, texture and scent.

Pattern and tiles

Leading the way up to your front door with a patterned walk way looks great, whether you go for a traditional style mosaic, or something simple and effective like bricks laid in a pattern.

Lighting

Lighting can be thought of as the finishing touch to a front garden, coming home in the evening to a warm glow is such a satisfying feeling. It’s best to light the areas you need to see first, so the front door and any paths, and you can also use uplighting to highlight any features, like trees.

Planted centrepieces

Finally, if you have some space and aren’t sure what to do with it, a centrepiece is a good way to add interest and style. I think these look great with trees surrounded by shrubbery, whether planted in the soil or in a pot.

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