Maximalist Gardens Are Our New Favorite Outdoor Trend
They make even the boldest wallpaper seem shy.
At House Beautiful, we’ve long believed in treating outdoor space like an extension of the home. That means making smart use of your square footage (especially in small spaces), dedicating outdoor zones to activities you love (from gardening to picnicking to entertaining), and of course furnishing the backyard with the same level of comfort and style as the living room. It stands to reason, then, that some of our favorite interior design styles also extend to the outdoors. A borrowed-from-the-indoors garden style that seems to be having a moment now—one that we hope will last forever—is maximalism. With its exuberant use of color and lush layering of patterns, maximalism might just be the easiest aesthetic to transfer from the living room to the lawn. Want proof? Read on for sensational examples of maximalist gardens in breathtaking interpretations from tropical to tonal, and everything in between. Adopt any of these elements seen in the famed gardens below to bring a bit of maximalism to your yard.
Hadley Keller is the Director of Editorial and Community Engagement at the Design Leadership Network, a community of top interior designers. She has covered design, interiors, and culture for over 10 years.
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