How to create a relaxation corner in the garden: from planning to furnishing

The relaxation corner in the garden to escape from the busy daily routine

The desire of those who have an outdoor space is to make full use of it. The summer season is the right opportunity to create a small personal oasis where you can relax amidst the colours and scents of plants and escape from the busy daily routine. Here’s how to create a relaxation corner in the garden: from planning to furnishing.

From planning to furnishing a relaxation corner in the garden

When designing your garden, it is a good choice to also set up a relaxation area. In this way, it is possible to experience and make the most of the outdoor space. However, before starting to design a garden rest area, it is a good idea to carefully examine the type of climate and exposure to sun or shade. These are two fundamental factors that determine not only the position of outdoor furniture, but also the type of plants suitable for the area.

Setting up the relaxation area

When setting up the relaxation area, it is necessary to make maximum use of space. To do this, it is good to know how much space you actually have. This makes it possible to divide the garden into different zones:

• The one to be dedicated to plants and flowers.
• The space for dinners and parties with friends and family.
• The relaxation corner.

The relaxation corner is that area dedicated to resting, a place to stretch out and relax after a long, tiring day. Many people think that setting up a relaxation area outdoors is complicated, and that it is not enough to choose your favourite furniture to achieve a good result. However, by following simple tips, especially with regard to the materials to be used outdoors, furnishing an outdoor relaxation area is much simpler than you think. The result will be an area that is comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and at the same time functional.

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The elements to consider when creating a relaxation area in the garden

After evaluating the outdoor spaces, if the objective is to set up a quiet area in which to relax, it is best to prefer a part of the garden away from the road and the prying eyes of neighbours, that is in the shade and not exposed to draughts.  Parasols, gazebos and awnings can also be used to meet this requirement, but in any case it is better to think about it beforehand.

Materials for outdoor furniture

In garden furniture whatever the style, the advice is to use weatherproof materials and fabrics. The most common are metals such as iron or aluminium for furniture, and copper and brass for accessories.

The important thing is that they have a high resistance to weathering. Rain, wind, heat and humidity have a significant impact on the deterioration of materials such as leather and fabric even if the area is sheltered by climbing plants, a trellis or even a gazebo. Once you have chosen the materials to be used to furnish your relaxation area, you can move on to the choice of outdoor furniture and furnishings.

Outdoor furniture

Spacious and comfortable seating is an absolute must when setting up a perfect relaxation area in the garden. Among the designer furnishings, upholstered sofas, sun loungers, chaise longues, rockers or the ever-present hammock provide the opportunity to stretch out, relax and find serenity both during the day, for example in the shade of a parasol, and during cool summer evenings.

In particular, swings and seesaws are a good compromise between total relaxation and a comfortable seat. Ideal for relaxing outside to read a good book and listen to music, they are able to make the atmosphere truly unique. Especially when combined with the rest of the furniture.

Furthermore, hammocks, or any other kind of suspended seat, cannot be missing in the design of a relaxation area in the garden. They are the epitome of relaxation thanks to the comfort provided by their rocking.

Lighting: creating the right atmosphere

Proper lighting is helpful in creating the right atmosphere for evening relaxation in the garden. Warm, soft, well-positioned lights are ideal. Chinese lanterns, scented candles, preferably with citronella, atmospheric lighting, outdoor lamps or illuminated vases placed in the right places create a great effect and are able to provide zen moments.

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On Arredare Moderno you can find furnishing solutions even if you do not have too much space outside. The important thing is to get rid of everything superfluous and then choose a few, but functional, pieces of furniture. The secret lies in furnishing creatively according to one’s own taste and adding a few special, inimitable details.