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Rustic Garden Seating Ideas and Designs

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Natural pond
Natural pond
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Beautiful natural pond surrounded by plants and perennial flowers all around. This pond feature also has a bubbler fountain on one side for the soothing sound of moving water.
Poplar Cottage
Poplar Cottage
Christopher Kellie Design Inc.Christopher Kellie Design Inc.
Locust Posts and Cable Railing
Inspiration for a rustic garden seating in Charlotte with decking.
Le Petit Chalet
Le Petit Chalet
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.
Pond Side Gardens and Living Rooms
Pond Side Gardens and Living Rooms
Landcrafters - Michael A. Manke, ASLALandcrafters - Michael A. Manke, ASLA
Photo of a large rustic sloped formal garden seating in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Wisteria on Atherton fort
Wisteria on Atherton fort
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Photo courtesy of Karen Aitken
This is an example of a rustic back full sun garden seating for spring in San Francisco.
Project 5
Project 5
DK DesignDK Design
Photo of a rustic back formal garden seating in Little Rock with mulch.
Grand Beach Homes
Grand Beach Homes
The Carter Rohrer Co.The Carter Rohrer Co.
Leslie Rohrer
Photo of a rustic partial sun garden seating in Atlanta with natural stone paving.
Kleiner verwunschener Garten
Kleiner verwunschener Garten
Martin Mauter Garten- und LandschaftsbauMartin Mauter Garten- und Landschaftsbau
Design ideas for a small rustic partial sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
Planting and layout in Moroccan Courtyard in East London
Planting and layout in Moroccan Courtyard in East London
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
This design draws on Moroccan influences and creates a well laid out space that is fresh and inviting. Flooring in the space consists of multi-coloured African slate laid in a stretcher pattern, interspersed with the occasional Moroccan floor tile. Under the kitchen window is a butcher block housing a Belfast sink allowing the client the opportunity for outside water. Directly outside the back door, flanked either side by flush planting beds, there is a railway sleeper sofa-style seat with bespoke waterproof cushions. This area is enclosed with a purpose-built timber pergola with a rusted iron mesh ‘roof’. The existing large laurel was retained and the existing ivy was thinned and conditioned. The inclusion of a large tree fern at the entrance to the seating area makes a formal entrance to the space. The remainder of the planting consists of oranges and greens with a selection of climbers, evergreens and herbaceous perennials selected to give year round interest.
Eindrücke
Eindrücke
Michael Krause - GärtenMichael Krause - Gärten
Design ideas for a rustic garden seating in Frankfurt with a fire feature and mulch.
Дерево и Камень
Дерево и Камень
КЛУМБАshop Каменева Наталья и Гаврилова АнастасияКЛУМБАshop Каменева Наталья и Гаврилова Анастасия
автор проекта и фото Каменева Наталья
Photo of a rustic garden seating in Moscow.
Pennsylvania Bluestone Patio
Pennsylvania Bluestone Patio
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Complete backyard transformation includes multiple tiered basalt stone retaining walls, basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway and Pennsylvania bluestone patio, lawn area, landscape lighting, irrigation and softscaping. A wonderful west coast garden featuring natural stone and colourful plants.
Bluestone Patio
Bluestone Patio
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Pennsylvania bluestone patio in North Vancouver. It's the perfect addition for this cozy garden surrounded by plants and late evening sun.
Photo of a rustic back full sun garden seating in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
Cover Street Residence
Cover Street Residence
Design 5 Landscape ArchitectureDesign 5 Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a rustic garden seating in Other with a fire feature.
Outdoor Garden Furniture
Outdoor Garden Furniture
Dust ShackDust Shack
A lovely set of garden furniture, treated against rot, fungus and made to last for many years to come.
Photo of a rustic back formal full sun garden seating for summer in Cheshire.
Laubengarten
Laubengarten
Gärten von VorbauGärten von Vorbau
Rustic garden seating in Other.
Moroccan inspired details in tiles
Moroccan inspired details in tiles
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
This design draws on Moroccan influences and creates a well laid out space that is fresh and inviting. Flooring in the space consists of multi-coloured African slate laid in a stretcher pattern, interspersed with the occasional Moroccan floor tile. Under the kitchen window is a butcher block housing a Belfast sink allowing the client the opportunity for outside water. Directly outside the back door, flanked either side by flush planting beds, there is a railway sleeper sofa-style seat with bespoke waterproof cushions. This area is enclosed with a purpose-built timber pergola with a rusted iron mesh ‘roof’. The main seating area of the garden consists of rendered block raised beds, painted white and adorned with a Moroccan tile border around the top, upon which L-shaped ‘suspended’ railway sleeper benches are fixed. This area also benefits from a railway sleeper table, a large, ornate Moroccan-style water fountain water feature against the right hand wall and a wrought iron chiminea in the back bed to serve as barbeque and heater. The existing large laurel was retained and the existing ivy was thinned and conditioned. The inclusion of a large tree fern at the entrance to the seating area makes a formal entrance to the space. The remainder of the planting consists of oranges and greens with a selection of climbers, evergreens and herbaceous perennials selected to give year round interest. The space is completed by the inclusion of a comprehensive lighting scheme. The pergola is illuminated with a fairy light net over the top. The main seating area benefits from stylish teak and stainless steel bollard lights installed on top of the raised bed walls and rope lights running along the underside of the seats, with a double weatherproof socket providing power for the client to plug in electrical equipment if required. Finally, a series of low voltage lights throughout the planting beds give the garden a subtle overall glow while serving to highlight individual plant specimens.
Drone View
Drone View
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Pennsylvania bluestone patio in North Vancouver. It's the perfect addition for this cozy garden surrounded by plants and late evening sun.
Rustic back full sun garden seating in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
Pennsylvania Bluestone Patio
Pennsylvania Bluestone Patio
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Complete backyard transformation includes multiple tiered basalt stone retaining walls, basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway and Pennsylvania bluestone patio, lawn area, landscape lighting, irrigation and softscaping. A wonderful west coast garden featuring natural stone and colourful plants.
Drone View
Drone View
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Pennsylvania bluestone patio in North Vancouver. It's the perfect addition for this cozy garden surrounded by plants and late evening sun.
Design ideas for a rustic back full sun garden seating in Vancouver with natural stone paving.

Rustic Garden Seating Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed rustic garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a rustic front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your rustic front garden design.

How should I design my rustic back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a rustic garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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