Your garden should be a place where you can relax in style and feel completely at ease; if this sounds good to you, there is one theme that you should consider; the Zen garden. Zen design is certainly an up and coming trend that is perfect if you crave a little simplicity in your life with the perfect touch of luxury.

Zen design is about organisation and simplicity; these gardens are peaceful and certainly organised; this design will neaten up your garden and make it look sensational, so let’s take a look at what you need to create a Zen-inspired garden.

Consider the Size

When designing your private place of Zen-inspired serenity, you first need to take a look at the size of your garden so that you can organise your space effectively. You can either use the whole of your space for this garden or simply create a small area specifically for relaxation.

Sand Feature

In traditional Zen gardens, sand will often be included and raked into patterns – usually circles surrounding a centre sculpture. Of course, in Britain rain is certainly a factor that we have to deal with, so instead you could choose beautiful sculpted paving stones or invest in a mould that will keep the sand in its place. Of course, you could always shelter the garden with a natural-looking gazebo.

Natural Elements & Balance

To provide a natural balance to calm the mind, add natural stone sculptures to the area and surround with pools of pebbles – this will also embrace the natural earth element. Pebble towers are certainly a favourite when it comes to Zen design. This style of garden is not complete without a water feature; you could choose a calming pond full of koi carp or even a simplistic water fountain – the choice is yours, both are perfect for this theme.

Lighting

When night falls you won’t get to see your stunning Zen garden so make sure that you install beautiful lighting around the garden; choose solar powered garden lighting to keep with this theme and keep things eco-friendly! Add lighting around your water features to create a magical statement with a truly stunning ambience.

A Place to Relax

Of course to enjoy your garden to the fullest, you must have a place to sit and relax in style, so invest in some beautiful outdoor furniture and add that extra touch of comfort with high quality garden chair cushions from our outstanding collection.

So transform your garden with superior style by using Zen design to inspire your garden space. We’re certain it will look incredible and totally on trend for 2015. If you would like further information about any of the products found on our site then please do get in touch with us. We will be more than happy to help!