Sunny days are coming, it’s time to decorate your exterior to enjoy them better! Here are 5 inspirations adapted to all budgets to create a real little corner of paradise that is 100% relaxing in the garden.
Having a corner of green is a privilege: you have to take advantage of it! The garden celebrates relaxation, nature and escape. What could be better than integrating a space specially designed as an invitation to calmness? From a swimming pool to a Zen garden, discover 5 design options to turn your green space into a real paradise before summer.
Tips from interior designer Jessica Venancio for a dream exterior
” Our relationship with nature and the exterior of our home has a significant impact on our well-being,” explains Jessica Venancio, interior designer and decor commentator. Here are three winning solutions for making the most of your outdoor space all year round:
- Create a relaxing space: “equip your terrace, balcony or garden with comfortable furniture, plants and decorative elements that invite you to relax outside”the architect advises.
- Grow a garden or plants: for Jessica, “Contact with nature has many benefits for our well-being. Grow plants, flowers or vegetables in your garden or balcony and bring greenery to your environment”
- Add outdoor lighting: “Illuminate your exterior with soft, warm lighting. This creates a pleasant atmosphere in the evening and makes it possible to enjoy the outdoor space even after sunset,” recommends the expert.
5 dream designs that will turn your garden into a little paradise
Natural swimming pool
Nothing symbolizes casual luxury like a natural swimming pool! Especially since these buildings go with the times. The natural swimming pool offers a bucolic and ecological alternative to traditional pools with clean water filtered by aquatic plants and biofiltration systems. A good idea to integrate a privileged island of relaxation into your green space without disturbing its organic harmony. For a pond that merges with the garden, rely on natural materials (stone, wood) and choose original plants for the banks.
what cost? The average price of a natural swimming pool is generally between €20,000 and €60,000, with high-end projects even more.
Note: for a pool over 10 m2, prior notification of work is required. Building a swimming pool can also result in an increase in your local taxes.
A spa that fits into the interior
Relax in the spa surrounded by the lush greenery of the garden, the murmur of the waterfall in the background… What if you realized this vision by creating a spa area perfectly integrated into the garden? Opt for a wood-paneled jacuzzi or a hot tub built into a beautiful terrace or rocky nook… And all this decorated with aromatic plants and cozy lanterns to bring the atmosphere of this oasis of relaxation to perfection.
what cost? In general, an average investment of between 5,000 and 15,000 euros can be expected for a quality built-in hot tub.
Tree house
Rediscover the wonder of childhood and enjoy a unique connection with nature… Few amenities compare to a tree house! For contemplation, reading or daydreaming, this little sanctuary nestled among the bushy branches of the garden exudes a bit of everyday charm for all ages. The tree house can also be personalized endlessly: in raw wood or with bay windows with panoramic, colorful or natural views… It’s the perfect arrangement to add a touch of fun – and poetry – to your garden.
what cost? The average cost of a treehouse is estimated to be between €5,000 and €20,000, or even more for bespoke projects or with luxury effects.
Note: If the area of your log cabin exceeds 20 m2, you will need to apply for a building permit at the town hall. Such construction may also have an impact on your local taxation (development tax, property tax).
Weightless corner
To escape the stress and bustle of the outside world, why not create a corner of peace in your garden, protected from earthly worries! Hammock, swing, hanging chair… These weightless cocoons are perfect for allowing yourself to be suspended in time (and space). They also have the advantage of being easy to install and move around as you wish, plus they add quite a bohemian decorative touch to your space.
what cost? You need to budget between 50 and 2,000 euros for the purchase and installation of hammocks, chairs or hanging swings.
Zen garden square
Finally, for garden lovers who are – also – looking for peace and contemplation, nothing beats a Zen garden. Inspired by traditional Japanese gardens, the Zen Garden is a refined and harmonious green space that encourages meditation and relaxation to better find inner peace. When arranging it, rely on elements such as fine sand to represent water and carefully arranged stones to evoke islands or mountains. Add some Japanese-inspired plants like bonsai, bamboo and moss, and consider creating a relaxation area with a bench or some poufs to complete this picture of tranquility that exudes balance, peace and nature!
what cost? The price of a Zen garden can vary between €1,000 and €5,000 depending on the complexity and scale of the design.
Garden improvements: how to finance them?
Investing in your garden also means investing in your well-being. If you plan to transform your garden into an oasis of leisure without draining your savings, La Banque Postale can offer you a tailor-made solution. Thanks to their personal loan for work (1) you have the option of financing your exterior development project while ensuring that it does not require planning permission.
This loan is designed to adapt to the diversity of your projects and your financial situation, offering you the flexibility necessary to realize your garden dreams while limiting the impact on managing your budget.. In addition, with La Banque Postale you can benefit from personalized support throughout your project, from the assessment of your needs to, in principle, obtaining an agreement quickly.
HASand expertise La Banque Postale, you have good support to turn your garden into a leisure paradise.
THE CREDIT IS BINDING ON YOU AND MUST BE RETURNED. CHECK YOUR ABILITY TO PAY BEFORE YOU COMMIT.
(1) Offer reserved for individuals, subject to review and final acceptance of your file by the lender. You have a statutory withdrawal period of 14 calendar days.
Creditor: La Banque Postale Consumer Finance – SA with Board of Directors and Supervisory Board. Share capital €71,085,000. 1 avenue François Mitterrand 93212 La Plaine Saint Denis Cedex. RCS Bobigny No. 487 779 035.
Credit distributor/intermediary: La Banque Postale – SA with Board of Directors and Supervisory Board. Share capital €6,585,350,218. 115 rue de Sèvres, 75275 Paris Cedex 06. RCS Paris n°421 100 645.