Create a cozy and relaxing garden corner: 5 tips and ideas
Creating a cozy and relaxing garden corner transforms a simple outdoor space into a true relaxation area. With comfortable furniture, cozy textiles, and well-chosen plants, every detail contributes to creating a cozy corner that invites you to relax, enjoy your garden, and share pleasant moments with family or friends. Whether you have a large garden, a patio, or a balcony, you can personalize your space without breaking the bank by opting for simple and effective decorating ideas. Follow our advice to learn how to create a cozy and well-designed space that reflects your personality, with ideas for a unique and comfortable corner.
1. Furniture: sofa, hammock, or hanging chair?
The choice of outdoor furniture determines the comfort and atmosphere of your cozy, cocooning garden corner. An outdoor sofa offers comfortable seating for several people and fits easily under a pergola or on a terrace. For a reading corner or a moment of individual relaxation, a deck chair or hanging chair allows you to settle down in complete serenity, ideal for a little nap in the sun. In the same spirit as the hanging chair, you can also opt for a comfortable beanbag, which adds comfort and a playful touch to your layout. Choosing a hammock chair adds a bohemian and playful touch, while maximizing the available space.
If you have a spacious area, combining a sofa and a hanging chair creates a cozy, well-appointed space, ideal for sharing moments together. For a more modular space, garden furniture sets with a small table are perfect for creating a cozy, convivial corner. Modular seating allows you to transform the layout according to your needs: reading sessions, sharing meals, or moments of relaxation. Installing quality furniture, well designed for outdoor use, guarantees a cozy, durable space that is more conducive to relaxation.
Preferred materials: wood, rattan, and other trends
The choice of materials influences the style and durability of furniture. Solid or exotic wood, such as ipe wood or teak wood, brings warmth and authenticity. Rattan, whether natural or synthetic, creates a bohemian and decorative atmosphere. Outdoor-resistant materials such as aluminum or treated metal offer increased longevity while remaining attractive.
Mixing wood, rattan, and decorative objects chosen from your favorite color palette allows you to personalize the space and opt for a unique style, while remaining comfortable and cozy. In any case, one of the first questions to ask yourself when creating a cozy and cocooning little garden corner is which furniture to choose.
2. Lighting creates a cozy atmosphere
Lighting transforms a garden into a cozy space after sunset. Choosing the right light sources creates an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and shared moments. Light fixtures should be both practical and decorative, capable of enhancing furniture and vegetation.
String lights: a trendy and warm touch
Installing string lights instantly creates a cozy corner and can even make it romantic. Hung between two trees or under a pergola, they provide soft lighting, perfect for enjoying your garden in the evening. String lights, often LED, are economical and easy to install, even if you like DIY, and they add a bohemian touch to the design.
For a more spectacular effect, mix several string lights of different lengths. They highlight reading corners, comfortable seating, and walkways. Their warm light helps create a cozy space, perfect for conversations or moments of relaxation under a pergola or near the patio.
Lanterns, candles, solar lamps: mix and match light sources
Lanterns and paper lanterns provide soft, decorative lighting, ideal for creating a cozy corner. Placed on the ground, on a small table, or hung up, they complement string lights and create different atmospheres. Candles, whether real or LED, enhance the cozy and intimate feel, perfect for sharing moments outdoors.
Solar lamps are a practical alternative for lighting a large garden without wires. They allow you to enjoy your garden during the hottest hours of the day and provide an environmentally friendly light source. Mixing these lights creates a varied and personalized atmosphere, suitable for all occasions, from short naps to convivial evenings.
Consider the intensity and color of the light
Intensity plays a key role in creating a cozy corner. Light that is too bright can be harsh, while soft lighting promotes relaxation. Choose dimmable bulbs so you can customize the lighting to suit your needs and the time of day.
The color of the light also influences the atmosphere. Warm, slightly yellow light creates a cozy and comfortable space. White or blue light fixtures are best reserved for reading areas or activities that require more visibility. Mixing colors and intensities allows you to create an evolving atmosphere that is conducive to relaxation.
3. Vegetation for a green cocoon
Incorporating vegetation transforms a cozy corner into a true refuge. Plants bring freshness, privacy, and beauty, while improving the visual and sensory comfort of your outdoor space. Creating green areas around furniture helps to create a space conducive to relaxation and reading.
Create privacy with climbing plants and shrubs
Climbing plants such as ivy, wisteria, or clematis can be used to create natural screens, perfect for providing shade and defining a cozy corner. Shrubs, which are more substantial, offer a cocooning effect while protecting from the wind or the gaze of neighbors. Installing these plants along a pergola or around the patio maximizes the feeling of privacy and transforms the garden into a pleasant and cozy outdoor space.
A vegetation-based design can also incorporate plant trellises or decorative lattices combined with climbing plants. This mix creates a cozy corner that promotes relaxation and a sense of retreat from the outside world, while remaining attractive and easy to maintain.
Jasmine, lavender: Which plants are best for a fragrant garden?
Fragrant plants enhance the cocooning effect. Jasmine and lavender add pleasant floral notes, creating a cozy, sensory, and soothing garden corner. They also attract pollinators, adding life and movement to your garden. Planting these essences around your reading corner or garden furniture allows you to enjoy a moment of olfactory relaxation in addition to visual comfort.
To maximize the effect, alternate fragrant plants with decorative plants. Well-chosen flower pots or hanging planters help to personalize the space and create a unique atmosphere. This makes the layout more comfortable and conducive to long reading sessions or moments of relaxation under the parasol.
Idea for balconies: Green walls and hanging planters
When it comes to balcony design, green walls and hanging planters allow you to create a cozy corner without cluttering the floor space. They offer a decorative effect while adding greenery and privacy. Installing these elements near a sofa or hammock chair transforms a small space into a truly cozy and personalized corner.
4. Textiles: the finishing touch for a cozy effect
Textiles bring warmth and comfort. Rugs, cushions, and throws transform furniture into an instantly inviting cozy corner. These elements help create an aesthetic and pleasant cozy space, while adding decorative touches that reflect your style.
Outdoor rugs
An outdoor rug defines the space and creates a focal point around which to arrange the furniture. It adds texture and warmth, even under a pergola or on a wooden deck. Weather-resistant and easy-to-clean rugs allow you to fully enjoy your cozy corner without any constraints.
Accumulation of cushions and throws
Adding lots of cushions and throws to your sofa, chaise longue, or hanging chair makes the area more comfortable and cozy. Vary the textures and colors to personalize the space and create a warm atmosphere. Cushions also increase seating comfort, while throws invite you to settle in for a nap or extended reading sessions.
Accumulating textiles gives you the flexibility to transform your cozy corner however you like. You can create a bohemian cocooning space with colorful cushions, or a more elegant corner with neutral tones and natural materials such as linen or cotton.
5. Define the space for more privacy
Structuring a cozy corner makes the space more functional and pleasant. Defining the garden creates a visual reference point, increases comfort, and amplifies the feeling of a cocoon. Solutions vary depending on the size of the garden and the desired style.
Shade sails, pergolas, and screens
Installing a pergola or shade sail protects you from direct sunlight and allows you to enjoy your garden even during the hottest hours of the day. Lightweight and decorative, screens offer a flexible way to create privacy and a cozy corner. These elements structure the space and help to create a relaxing area, such as a garden lounge or reading corner.
Combining a pergola with shade sails maximizes comfort while decorating the garden. Under a pergola, string lights and lanterns come into their own, transforming the space into a cozy corner where you can enjoy your garden at any time of day.
Use rugs or flower pots to mark the area
Rugs and flower pots can serve as subtle boundaries. Placing pots around a cozy corner or a central rug creates an identifiable area, while adding a decorative touch. This technique is particularly effective for small gardens or patios, allowing you to optimize the layout without cluttering the space.
Choose comfortable furniture, the basis of a cozy garden corner
Creating a cozy and cocooning garden corner requires a combination of comfortable furniture, soft lighting, vegetation, and suitable textiles. Each element helps to transform the outdoor space into an area conducive to relaxation and shared moments. You can use these tips to furnish a terrace and turn it into a cozy corner too.
At JML, our selection of quality outdoor furniture allows you to furnish and personalize your space and create a cozy area effortlessly. Contact us to discover ideas for turning your garden into a truly cozy and cocooning corner.
