Small garden corners are often neglected as they are hard to get filled. But we’ve gathered some cool ideas to use these awkward nooks adding decorative value and functionality to your garden.
Garden Corner Water Bodies
A water body in a garden is always an attraction, whether it’s a waterfall, a fountain or a small container pond. Get any of these in the design that fits your space: it can be a traditional Japanese fountain surrounded with bamboo and greenery, a modern bowl fountain framed with bright flowers or a simple container garden with pebbles and floating blooms that you can DIY very fast. A water body will always bring harmony, especially if it’s falling water, and it can attract wildlife, especially if you choose a bird bath.
A black container pond with rocks and floating blooms is a cool decoration for any garden and it's easy to DIY.
A small garden corner with greenery and stone bowl fountain, white blooms is a stylish modern nook you can make yourself.
A Zen corner by the black fence, with bamboo, greenery and a natural-looking waterfall plus pebbles around.
A flower bed with purple, yellow and blue flowers, a container fountain and candle lanterns are a cool combo for a garden corner.
A little garden nook with greenery, pebbles, a container pond and a bird bath is a great way to use a neglected space.
A modern container pond with a waterfall, rocks and pebbles and greenery around is a cool decoration for a small nook.
A Zen-like modern waterfall surrounded with greenery and bold blooms is a lovely idea for a garden corner.
A vertical green garden, greenery on the ground, a traditional Japanese fountain, a lantern and potted trees.
A colorful tropical corner styled with bright flowers, greenery, a Zen-like waterfall and rocks looks amazing.
A small modern container pond with blooms and rocks around is a bold and chic decor idea for any garden.
Vertical Gardens
I limited space, using vertical gardens can add greenery without taking up much room. You can hang planters on walls or use a trellis for climbing plants. This is perfect for growing flowers, herbs, or even vegetables. Such gardens are not only practical but also add a beautiful visual element to your garden corner.
Adding Lighting And Decorative Elements
Adding lights can create a magical atmosphere, especially in the evening. Use string lights or lanterns as they won’t occupy much space. Incorporate decorative elements such as garden statues, birdhouses, or wind chimes to add personality to the space.
Garden Corner Sitting Nooks
A sitting, sleeping, dining or relaxation nook is another great option for a garden corner, and here you will get your personal private space or a secret one to escape there from everybody. Choose the furniture according to the style of your garden, the size of the slot and your taste. Rattan and wicker furniture are the most popular options here, though metal furniture can last longer and it comes in bold modern designs, and wooden furniture will give that slight cottage feel that many of us love so much. You may also DIY some pallet furniture according to your needs or simple hang a hammock in the corner. A swinging daybed is classics, and if the weather is unpredictable in your place, consider a daybed with a roof over it. An arbor bench covered with blooming vines will turn your corner in a fairy-tale space. A fire pit and candle lanterns will cozy up the nook making it more welcoming. Get inspired!
Wicker and rattan furniture are always a good idea for outdoors, a fire pit will add coziness and a blooming tree will add color.
Bold modern yellow furniture contrasts the navy accent wall, a lemon tree adds a Mediterranean feel, and greenery refreshes the space.
A blooming garden corner done with printed modern furniture, a side table and a small neon sign.
A blooming arbor with pink vines, hanging lamps, a built-in bench and a coffee table with potted plants and flowers.
A wicker sofa echoes with basket planters, and lights, candles and lamps cozy up the corner and make it inviting.
A French countryside nook with potted flowers and blooming trees, a white bench and pillows is very cute and lovely.
A swinging daybed with lights is a perfect solution for a small corner, and a fire pit and candles make it more welcoming.
A corner outdoor living room with a sofa, an egg chair, a coffee table, potted flowers and greenery, lights hanging on the trees.
A small gazebo covered with purple blooms and flowers around, a weathered wood bench is a lovely solution for a small corner.
A corner with dining furniture, potted greenery and flowers, a mirror is a very cozy nook.
A lush blooming corner with folding furniture in the corner looks bright, catchy and magical.
A small arbor bench with a roof, pillows, lights, candle lanterns, pendant lamps and greenery compose a very cozy and cool space.
A little arbor bench can be covered with vines for a spectacular look, and greenery and rocks round make the space feel relaxing.
A sweet pastel corner with a sofa, an umbrella, buntings, blooms and greenery is a cute and lovely space.
A vivacious corner with living walls, a pallet sofa and coffee table, pendant lamps, potted greenery and lots of pillows.
A secret garden corner with a built-in seat, some vines, a pillow and blooms plus a mini pond on a stand.
A stained bench with pillows, a Malm fireplace, a living edge table and metal chairs, a blooming tree with pendant lamps for designing an ultimate nook.
A small flourishing nook with a daybed, potted blooms and a side table is a great space for relaxing.
A tiny shady nook with lots of greenery and blooms, a simple bench with pillows and a blanket is perfect to have a rest.
A nook under the tree with lights, a pendant macrame chair, a crate as a table, candles and a book is perfect to read a book and not only.
An under the tree corner with a free-standing hammock, candle lanterns and potted greenery is a gorgeous space to have a nap.
A green corner with a hammock, a pendant lamp and a basket with a blanket is a fab space.
A bright nook with an arbor that can be covered with greenery or blooms, a bold painted wall, a hammock, bright chairs and pendant lamps.
A small and simple corner with a hammock, some greenery and living walls is a great idea even if you are very tight on space.
A super lush flourishing nook with lots of blooms here and there and wicker furniture is absolutely gorgeous.
A beautiful space with lots of greenery, a green lawn, a bench with pillows, a coffee table, potted flowers and greenery is amazing to have a rest.
A modern daybed with a roof and lights, pillows and a cushion, a firewood stand and a fire pit next to it are great for outdoors.
A super bright red frame bed is a stunning solution for a modern space, it contrasts the black wall and greenery around.
A grey arbor seat can be covered with vines, and blooms around add sweetness and coziness to the space.
A cottage-style flourishing corner with lots of flowers and blooming trees around, vintage furniutre and floral print teaware.
A black wall and purple and white blooms that contrast it and vintage dining furniture that looks refined, chic and delicate.
A corner with a swinging bench, lots of greenery, shrubs and blooms around plus a green lawn are a stylish combo for a modern garden.
A unique corner platform of wood and bamboo with curtains, tropical plants around is a cool piece for a garden corner or some other space.
A built-in wooden bench with steps and a tank pool, a curtain over the space and greenery around compose a lovely relaxation oasis.
A small corner with a curved deck, a wooden daybed with pillows, potted greenery is a great outdoor sleeping space.
A small and bright corner with a bench and colorful pillows, greenery and blooms, a shabby chic table feels like English countryside.
A cottage-style corner with trees, greenery and blooms, a weathered bench with pillows, a crate is a beautiful and sophisticated space.
A cute French countryside space with an arbor bench, a chandelier, greenery, flowers in pots and baskets and a candle lantern is very cool.
Plant Selection for Garden Corners
Choosing the right plants for your garden corner is crucial to making the space look beautiful and thrive. Everything depends on amount of sunlight the corner receives. There are many options but here are the best ones for any situation.
Shade-Loving Plants
- Ferns are perfect for shady corners. They provide thick, lush foliage and come in various shapes and sizes.
- Hostas are known for their large, attractive leaves. They come in different colors and patterns, adding visual interest to your garden.
- Astilbes produce beautiful, feathery flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, brightening up dark corners with their vibrant blooms.
Sun-Loving Plants