Garden decoration and outdoor accessories are a versatile topic and aim to add personal touches, spice up dull corners and create a pleasant atmosphere. The selection of materials and the number of decorative objects depends primarily on the size of the outdoor area, but also on the individual preferences of the garden owner. Metal garden decorations are trendy and there is no chance of boredom. Whether very practical or simply pretty and decorative, vintage or rather simple, they are available for every style and every taste.
Combine garden decorations made of metal and garden furniture
Anyone who is lucky enough to have a garden will certainly want to spend a lot of time in the fresh air. He is also interested in garden decoration. Because it is precisely this that creates the pleasant, cozy atmosphere that every garden owner dreams of. If there is any garden furniture, the decorative objects should be chosen to match. Robust materials that are weather-resistant and easy to care for are particularly suitable for use outdoors. Metal garden decorations are versatile and attractive. The material is durable, sustainable and can also be combined imaginatively with wood, glass and stone.
Figures, statues and all garden art
Metal garden decorations are available in a wide variety of designs and colors. However, it should be chosen to match the garden furniture in order to create a particularly harmonious overall impression. Many decorative objects can be made yourself with a little craftsmanship, often using leftovers and scrap metal. With the help of a few tools, the material can be processed relatively easily and attractivelyMake your own decorations.
Garden decoration made from rusty material is trendy
Rust decoration is on trend and conveys a lot of coziness and harmony thanks to its rough look.Edelrostis not just a rusty metal. This is actually steel that has been treated with acid in a controlled manner and is rusty brown over large areas. There are no ugly brown spots, but rather an even surface with a particularly intense and beautiful color. This effect does not affect the weatherproof properties of the material and is only characterized by a visual effect.
Colorful garden decoration
The metal garden decoration is completely weatherproof if the surface is painted and does not need to be treated regularly. This means that the bright colors and decorative elements are preserved longer and beautifully. Probably the best and most sustainable method for painting metal products is powder coating. The longevity of the color is guaranteed and the material is optimally protected from the effects of the weather.
Colored metal works of art thanks to powder coating
After this process, railings, stairs, fences and all outdoor metal objects get a new look and extremely hard and firmly adhering corrosion protection. Although the material is extremely robust and durable, it should not come into direct contact with the ground. It is best to place flat stones underneath so that there is a gap between the material and the ground.
Unusual and special rusty decoration –Metal tap
Animal figures made of metal are very popular for garden decoration. Cut out of sheet steel or three-dimensional, the garden sculptures appear as if they were in their natural surroundings, although they are anything but realistic. A rooster with a patina look looks extremely elegant and not only relevant to Easter. But if the metal garden decoration stays outside all year round, it is worth choosing a really perfect location for it.
Decoration made from scrap metal
Garden decorations on frequently used garden paths and seating areas should neither be pointed nor too large. How the individual decorative objects are distributed in the garden is also very important. Different elements that are placed chaotically do not appear to be a harmonious whole. That's why you should limit yourself to a certain style or material and choose the garden objects accordingly.
Metal and glass decoration
If you have a little skill and a few standard metal tools, you can make attractive objects yourself. Scrap metal and other discarded items are particularly suitable for this. Different materials such as glass, wood and stone can be wonderfully combined with metal. The result is a unique element that adds a personal touch to the garden design.
Because of the uniform surface, metal and glass simply fit together perfectly. A garden decoration made of metal and glass is something very special. Colored glass sets special accents in the outdoor area that are always an eye-catcher. Here, for example, old crystal vases and decorative metal balls are stacked on top of each other as garden stakes and secured very well.
Garden decoration made of metal, glass and wood with practical use
Metal garden decorations such as wind chimes or figures serve as purely decorative objects in the garden. Others that are permanently installed not only look great, but also have a very practical additional benefit. Like this trellis with eye-catching elements made of colored glass, which highlights the plants and at the same time provides pleasant shade for sensitive plants.
Make your own decorations
You can also make pretty garden decorations yourself. You can also incorporate other materials, such as commercially available pieces of wood or stones with a beautiful shape. With simple steps you can create imaginative decorative objects that give your garden design a personal touch.
Imaginative garden decoration: animals made of metal and stone
As a natural complement to real plants in the garden, funny animal figures made of metal and other materials are popular garden decorations. These can look life-sized and realistic or more unusual, like real artistic sculptures. Above all, they should match the garden style and be placed representatively.
Animals as garden decorations made of metal and stone
Metal decorative objects usually remain in the garden all year round, so they must be well secured. A decorative figure must have three or four legs or a long spike that can be rammed into the ground. In airy locations and without direct contact with the ground, the metal decoration can last for years if the paint layer is not mechanically damaged.
Metal decoration with practical additional benefits
In contrast to the purely decorative, eye-catching accents in the garden, bird houses, bird baths, trellises, wind and water features have a very practical additional use. Feeding stations for birds don't have to look boring and combine the useful with the beautiful.
Decorative figures
No matter what style of metal garden decoration you choose, don't overdo the eye-catching accents. Because with too much decoration, the garden looks visually smaller. Choose between fixed and movable objects that can be used and rearranged in specific places to catch the eye.
