Garden Wall Art: 15 ways to add personality to your space

If you are keen to update your outdoor living space, garden wall art offers a quick and easy fix. Plus, it looks good all year round. And, with good weather on the horizon, now is the time to turn your garden into a sanctuary of peace.

Shoes Off Before Entering The House - Garden Wall Art Ideas

Playing in the garden is such a fun pastime. Be it a game of tag, football or simply playing fetch with the dog, gardens provide endless entertainment. However, with the excitement of playtime, it is easy to forget basic house rules like taking shoes off before coming inside. It is always lovely to receive guests, but so annoying when they walk in with muddy shoes. Avoid dirty carpets and awkward conversations by fixing an elegantoutdoor signto your entranceway. A classic option would be to hang an enamel sign with a clear message by the door. Enamel signs are hardy and hand stencilled to create an eye-catching beautiful relief. They also are designed to last a lifetime and withstand extreme weather conditions. For extra impact, take it one step further with your wall art and hang old Wellington boots on the wall and use them as planters to add a splash of colour to your walls.

Garden Signs for a Living Wall:

A garden is a place bursting with life and colour. However, not all outdoor spaces are made equal. For those short on space, it is important to get creative. Plants like succulents and herbs can grow in very shallow soil. They require very little maintenance and are ideal plants for vertical planting. Soften hard edges and add layers of texture to yourgarden decorwith a green wall. To up your eco credentials, selvedge wood from unused pallets and construct your own environmentally friendly version. Vertical planting is a fun and visually impactful way to save precious floor and flower bed space. Just be sure to remember what you planted and where. A long-lasting solution is to create small signs to identify each plant in the wall. Use green signs for camouflage or white to make a statement.

Create a Gallery of Garden Wall Art:

Curate your outdoor art gallery. Mix and match wall plaques, mirrors and garden decorations together on one statement wall. It is a feast for the eyes and a great conversation starter for guests. This juxtaposition of styles and mediums allow your personality to shine through. Plus, it is also a fantastic way to display vacation souvenirs and relive cherished memories forever. Perhaps a mix of mosaic, enamel vintage advertising signs and some driftwood could be a good combination for piquing the interest of garden guests? The unusual mix of materials adds depth and texture to your garden while adding fun spots of colour.

Never Lose Track of Which Herb Is Which:

Despite herbs having distinctive appearances, it is sometimes easy to mistake one for the other. A common example can be parsley and coriander. Create some form of identification in place to help give order to your garden. Outdoor ornaments such as these add eye-catching decoration to the wall or garden bed. Perhaps customise a nameplate for each herb that you plant and either fix it to the wall above or place it next to the plant in the ground. Or, use one big nameplate and make a list of all the herbs growing in your garden to use as a visual reminder as well as garden wall art.

Garden Metal Wall Art for your Words of Wisdom:

Perhaps you are a wordsmith? Or, enjoy nothing better than getting swept up in a good novel? Perhaps someone once gave you some advice that changed the course of your life forever? One way to add a personal touch to your green space is to customise it. Decorate your space with garden accessories that are your favourite quotes or sayings. Since enamel signs are highly durable, they are ideal outdoor signs. Their glossy, richly coloured surface makes them a perfect choice for proudly presenting your quote of choice. Garden wall art doesn’t have to be huge ornate pieces. It can easily be a carefully positioned, unimposing small sign that catches your eye. The most important factor to consider is the message you choose.

Create Garden Bar Accessories:

The familiar sound of wine glasses clinking at the end of a long day is enough to relax any weary body. For those that do not partake in an evening tipple, the sizzling sound of the BBQ grill is also a pure delight. These simple but celebrated moments deserve their corner of the garden where they can be savoured and enjoyed in privacy. This garden design technique has become a popular trend over the last few years. Now, people favour garden rooms decorated with large garden ornaments to an open plan layout. Curate your own private alfresco dining area with lanterns, café tables and garden wall art. Signs like ‘It’s Gin O’clock’ or ‘Every Hour is Happy Hour’ are humorous and fun additions that not only look great but also show off your funny side.

Beware of the Dog Garden Accessories UK:

It is courteous to warn visitors of the presence of a dog. But, let’s turn this into an opportunity to add some wall decorations to your outside space. Instead of opting for the typical signs they sell in the pet stores, customise your own enamel sign using the colour palette of your home as the inspiration. Alternatively, opt for a DIY option using old planks of wood, painted and decorated with your chosen words. If you want to go one step further, dip your dog’s paw in some animal-friendly paint or plaster and add some little paw prints to the design.

Men and Their Sheds:

With the resurgence of craftsmanship and the desire to reconnect with long lost skills, sheds have become a common garden feature. However, they can be a bit of an eyesore. Especially if your property came with an old abandoned shed or sheds that are in desperate need of a facelift. Taking advantage of the wall space a shed can provide allows you to create a rustic and creative nook that can then be enjoyed by all. Perhaps hang vintage tools such as spades or an old garden ornament on the side of the shed. Or, personalise the space with a sign to give it a real sense of identity.

Welcome Home Garden Wall Art Uk:

Garden wall art doesn’t have to be elaborate. A simple, classic ‘Welcome Home’ sign is enough to transform your space. As long as the sign is well designed and presented nicely, it will have a positive impact on your garden. Pick a sign that truly shows off your personality. If your property is on the coast, perhaps combine driftwood and sea glass into the design. If you live in a stylish townhouse, perhaps a sleek metal outdoor sign could offer the sophistication you desire.

Turn Your Garden Wall Into A Billboard:

Porcelain enamel advertising signs originated in Europe in the 1800s. The world was experiencing an industrial revolution and enamel signs were mass-produced to be used as advertising signs. Today, vintage advertising signs can be big-ticket collector's items if they are in mint condition. However, you don’t need to be a billionaire gardener to join in the fun. It is possible to acquire enamel signs that are not in perfect condition for less than £100 at flea markets or at auctions across the world. Recreate a 20th-century billboard and decorate a garden wall with metal garden wall art. The happy red of a Coca Cola sign alongside the sunny yellow of a Shell Motor Oil sign makes a great eye-catching display. We know from experience that your guests will be immediately drawn to these and some ice-breaking small talk is guaranteed.

Colour Blocking Your Garden Ornaments:

Make a bold statement with your garden wall art and stick to blocks of colour. Sunny yellow, warm orange and a sizzling red will create a tropical feel all year round. Or, if a classic European vibe is more your style, opt for a bold ultramarine. Colour blocking first became a trend in the 1920s with Piet Mondrian’s ‘Composition’ paintings. It has since become a trend across many different media such as fashion, interior design and art. Try playing with various house numbers or name plaques of all different sizes. Use the signs to create a statement gallery-style outdoor wall art feature, all of one colour. You could even reinvent the idea of the living wall using painted flower pots on the wall, all painted the same colour with matching flowers planted inside.

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure:

This famous phrase could not be more true. Create a striking display with recycled objects such as old wagon wheels, vintage signs, antique gardening equipment and horseshoes. Whatever takes your fancy! Let creativity be your guide as you use locally found objects to decorate your chosen nook. A practical way to incorporate found objects into your garden design is to source old gates or bed headboards to use as a trellis. Simply fix them to the wall and let your plant of choice attach itself to the frame.

Give Every Corner a Name with Garden Wall Art:

If you are a fan of order and organisation, then creating custom garden signage is a must. Decorate your garden walls with signposts such as ‘Rose Garden’ or ‘Compost Heap’. Dedicate a patch of your garden to your furry friends with signs like ‘Cat Corner’ or ‘Tiger’s Place’. By naming each corner of your garden, it brings a sense of tranquillity and peace to your space. Not only does it feel more structured, but the garden wall art also adds an elegant touch to your outside space. Be sure to invest in weatherproof signage such as enamel signs so that your outdoor designs will last season after season.

Save The Bees - Wall Ornament:

Bees are considered by some to be sacred. They not only provide us with delicious stores of honey but also contribute to keeping our ecosystem thriving. They are regular visitors to our flowerbeds and hedgerows during the summer months and love nothing more than collecting fresh nectar and pollen to take back to the hive. So, why not provide bees with a nesting spot right in the heart of your garden? Many gift stores and garden centres offer pre-made bee nesting boxes designed for solitary bees. Attach a bee hotel to your wall for a functional yet creative piece of garden wall art. Solitary bees are non-aggressive, don’t make honey nor require a queen. They only need a place to rest their weary wings, which makes them perfect settlers for your bee nesting box.

Light Up Your Garden Sculptures:

Long summer nights spent in the garden are one of life’s simple pleasures. However, there is nothing worse than prematurely having to move back inside because it gets too dark to see. Garden illumination is an essential part of garden design and something that adds character to your space. Bring your garden to life at night with a statement wall feature that incorporates illumination. Why not opt for a modern metal laser cut panel of some flowers to provide a stylish focal point during the day which will be converted into essential lighting come sundown.

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CAN VITREOUS ENAMEL SIGNS BE PLACED OUTSIDE?

Talented craftsmen apply the enamel coating of RAMSIGN signs by hand. The process is carried out in layers creating a tough surface once the sign has been fired in the kiln. All RAMSIGN enamel signs are suitable for outdoor use. And, unlike other metal signs, they do not fade or damage overtime.