Scandinavian style has become classics that doesn’t go out of style. But besides designing inside, many of us want outdoor spaces that should match, too, to create a flowless transition. Let’s take a look at designing a Scandinavian outdoor space, we are diving into the world of the most peaceful and soothing gardens.
Minimalism
Minimalism is the main feature of Scandinavian design. Applied to outdoors, it will mean clean, uncluttered aesthetic with a simple layout. No overcrowding plants or trees, no excessive decor or decorative elements.
I love the combo of vintage wooden and woven furniture and potted greenery and blooms in pots and baskets.
A Scandinavian deck can be refreshed with potted grasses, greenery and hydrangeas. As for furniture, prefer natural materials and mid-century modern designs.
Greenery, trees, potted flowers and grasses are used to enliven this outdoor space. The furniture adds coziness as it looks not like outdoor but like indoor.
The garden shows off lush meadow and trees, they look very natural and such a garden doesn't require much maintenance.
The outdoor dining space is placed right in the middle of the garden, surrounded with greenery and trees. Such placement allows to enjoy natural features of your space.
The backyard features flowers and greenery, trees and hedging. The garden beds aren't seen well, which is an important point for a more natural garden look.
The front yard shows off a curved walkway surrounded with lavender and grasses, which are a more natural-looking alternative to flower beds.
Natural Look
Create a natural landscape, the structure of which isn’t seen. Forget with refined flowers or a meticulously trimmed lawn, create a garden that looks like a beautiful part of nature, with its own imperfections and all-natural look.
The sleek and airy space is done with a tree and lavender, and ornamental grasses around add a natural feel to the outdoor area.
The garden is filled with greenery, planted and potted, and the deck and furniture are made of weathered wood.
Sustainability is an important feature of Scandinavian gardens, and growing vegetables is part of that.
The Scandinavian space is styled with wooden furniture, potted plants and greenery and flowers around.
The stylish outdoor space features a restraint palette of black, grey and white, which is refreshed with greenery and flowers in pots and just planted.
The terrace is beautifully Nordic, with stylish furniture, baskets and concrete planters and candle lanters. The plants here are grasses, greenery and a blooming plant.
The backyard is done with gravel and simple wooden furniture. The vines cover the walls, the trees hold lights and the hydrangeas here add a lovely touch.
A deck with several metal chairs is surrounded with grasses and trees, there are no blooms, and they aren't a must for a Scandinavian landscape.
Materials And Colors
Subtle and natural tones are used to blend in with the surroundings. You can see a lot of black and white, which are classic for Nordic style, natural stains of wood but no bright flowers or colors in decor. Wood, wicker and metal are the materials you need to style outdoor spaces or the garden itself.
Choose greenery and flowers that are natural for the area to get a low-maintenance landscape.
This lovely garden is composed with greenery and some flowers, the lawn isn't too manicured for a natural look.
Ornamental grasses are always good for a Scandi garden, and there's a pergola covered with greenery and lights.
The garden looks like a natural landscape with grass, trees and some simple plants.
The deck is done with daybeds and cushions, a large umbrella defends from excessive sun. Lush greenery and some trees compose a natural garden.
The peaceful area is done with wicker chairs and a wooden table and is surrounded with greenery and various plants around.
The garden shows off a lot of blooming trees, grasses and flowers, and the chairs are placed so that sitting people could see the blossoms.
The dining area is the middle of a lush and native-looking garden. The simple furniture is painted black.
Plants
Mix up ornamental plants and edibles to make your garden sustainable. Consider incorporating plants like lupins, hostas, and astilbes. Their varying heights and textures can create a dynamic, layered look in your garden beds. Take a look at rhododendrons, hydrangeas, climbing plants, hardy bamboo species, boxwood and perennials like zinnia, ginger lily, verbena, fat hen. Create loose beds that are not based on strict geometric shapes. A seed mix for wildflowers is particularly sustainable. Bees and other insects feel at home here.
Fruit trees not only beautifully bloom in the spring, which is lovely to look at, they also provide a delicious harvest in the fall. Apple and pear trees are traditional favorites in Scandinavian gardens as they are relatively easy to care for and can thrive in cooler climates. As for other trees, these can be oaks or chestnuts.
Herbs that you can grow in your Scandinavian garden are parsley, chives, dill, thyme, mint, oregano, basil. Add berry bushes like redcurrant, gooseberry, blackberry, raspberry, elderberry and enjoy your harvest.
The more natural and native plants and blooms you choose, the more effortless Scandinavian landscape you'll get.
The space is done with a bench and a table, the pergola can be covered with vines and lights for a cozy feel.
This beautiful space is done with perennials and some small trees that create a lovely blooming and natural-looking landscape.
The terrace is done with stained wooden and wicker furniture, some rocks, plants and blooms and lamps.
The bench is placed next to the tree and plant, so that you could enjoy the views and the shade of the tree.
Trees and grasses in the black backdrop are a nice combo for a modern Scandinavian garden.
A black fence and garden beds bring the style, and greenery and edibles are planted together in the flower beds.
Black and dark green are natural colors, and they are refreshed with real fresh greenery here. Potted and planters trees and greenery add a soothing feel here. (via apartmenttherapy).
Cozy Seating Areas
Incorporate simple, yet comfortable outdoor furniture made from natural materials, such as wooden benches, wicker chairs and hammocks. Add soft, neutral-colored cushions and our super soft woolen blankets for a touch of hygge.
Though lawn isn't a traditional part of a Scandinavian garden, lush grasses and trees still support the Nordic look. (via malmoandmoss).
Wicker chairs and loungers and potted trees and plants support Scandinavian aesthetics here. (via instagram).
This adorable fresh nook shows off some greenery, white flowers and plants. It looks like a secret garden, and every inch here is used to advantage. (via instagram).
The garden bed shows off lavender, roses and pampas grass that will add a lovely touch to a restraint Scandinavian garden. (via edwardgeorgelondon).
The white space styled with gravel and white furniture shows off some greenery and a tree.
Sustainable Practices
Collect rainwater for irrigation, compost kitchen scraps and choose organic fertilizers as a matter of course. These practices not only benefit the environment but can also create a healthier, more vibrant garden. Growing herbs and veggies is also a sustainable idea to make most of the garden you have.
Greenery, grasses and blooms make up a lovely landscape, and trees in the backdrop add vertical interest to the space.
A weathered deck is a nice solution for a Nordic space, old wooden chairs support the style. Candle lanterns and lights cozy up the space.
Trees, lavender and grasses are nice parts of the landscape and they are a perfect combo for a Scandinavian garden.
The white deck is styled with black furniture and greenery in planters, and greenery and grass surround the spot.
You don't have to make garden beds or greenhouses, potted herbs, greens and veggies will give your food without any building.
Wooden baskets and wicker baskets can be alternatives to usual planters and pots for a cozy feel in your garden.
Covering the wall with a trellis and greenery is a nice way to refresh a deck using vertical space. Potted plants and flowers around add interest to the terrace.