Now that 2024 has officially started, we are massively looking at new trends in the field of fashion and living. With regard to the latter, the focus is increasingly on the outdoors. Since the pandemic, we have come to appreciate our life outside much more. That’s why it’s time to tackle your garden in the new year!
And guess what: you don’t even have to have a large garden like the royals to create something attractive. From environmentally friendly options to a good dose of color and from native greenery to the most cozy strings of lights: in this article we tell you more about the garden trends that you should not miss this year.
Outdoor fairy lights are a must for the modern garden
A pleasant atmosphere in and around your home is central in 2024. After all, it is the place where you spend the most time, so you have to make it pleasant. Although you can hang the proverbial garlands on it, we recommend that you opt for a beautiful and high-quality string of lights outside. Nowadays there are many fantastic light chains available that you can use for years to come, as long as you opt for an A-brand from a special (web) shop instead of an affordable one from a garden center or budget provider.
Outdoor fairy lights are available in different colours, sizes and lengths. The advantage is that you can create a nice atmosphere in no time, even if you don’t have much else in your garden yet. Our tip? Go for an outdoor light cord with a warm light temperature. Hang the cord above a dining table that you have outside or illuminate the trees and shrubs with a string of lights outside. In short: an indispensable item for your garden in 2024!
Green is the new black: go for sustainability in your garden
While in recent years we have been particularly pleased with sleek gardens with dark colors such as black, we are going to take a completely different approach this year. Green is also seen as the new black. These days it’s all about sustainability and environmental awareness when we talk about garden trends. That is not surprising, because research by MilieuCentraal shows that 1 in 3 Dutch people want to do more about sustainability in order to contribute to a better world.
You can approach sustainability in different ways in your garden. As for outdoor light cords, you can, for example, opt for a cord that works on solar energy. Furthermore, it is advisable to welcome native plants (plants that grow naturally in the Netherlands), because they are better adapted to the environment and are more resistant to climate change. Also fun: create your own little eco-paradise that will make bees and butterflies very happy and plant all kinds of shrubs and flowers in your garden.
Outdoor workspaces in your garden where tech meets greenery
The fact that we can be found in our gardens more often is therefore something of recent years. This also applies to flexible working: the pandemic has completely changed the way we work. In 2024 we will see an interesting combination of this and we will not only still work partly from home, but also from our garden. Now that the summers are getting warmer, there is nothing better than having a fresh, shady spot in your garden where you can open your laptop. A green environment is also very productive and motivating.
To create a nice digital office in your garden, you need some good furniture. Therefore, invest in a sturdy dining table and good chairs that you can place under a canopy, a parasol or in the shade of a tree. Also look carefully at the internet connection in your garden. There is nothing more annoying than a video meeting that is constantly interrupted by a weak connection. So install a repeater for your WiFi connection where necessary to optimally enjoy your garden.
Smart gardens will be introduced in 2024
Finally, to talk about the tech side of your garden: smart gardens are making their debut this year! In recent years we have seen quite a few things in the field of smart technology in gardens. Nowadays, for example, you can control your garden lighting remotely, which is ideal for an attractive string of lights outside. Other things can also be controlled remotely, such as a smart watering system that allows you to water your plants remotely. How useful is that?
What should no longer be missing in the modern garden of 2024 are robot mowers and garden robots. A robotic lawnmower is really your new friend when it comes to convenience and is ideal for people without green fingers. There are even robots for sale for weeding or clearing leaves. Speaking of green fingers: finally, check out the range of smart plant apps that allow you to take even better care of your plants. With these garden trends, your garden becomes a smart, cozy and advanced outdoor space where you can relax and work.
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