Antique Garden Statues: The Right Decoration
Antique Garden Statues: The Right Decoration
The garden is a versatile area suited to various functions. Everyone has their own idea of a 'dream garden'. Some desire a large swimming pool, others prefer lush greenery with lots of flowers and plants, while some believe that the perfect garden is complete with the installation of a beautiful statue.
Garden Decorations
The garden is a completely versatile and functional area. In fact, it can be considered a direct extension of the home if made welcoming and practical. There are indeed lines of furniture exclusively for outdoor spaces, and it's important that the style given to the garden reflects that of the house, maintaining harmony between the indoor and outdoor environments.
The Art of Choosing
In garden design, the first step is choosing the style, starting from the selection of plants to the furnishings.
The Roman style makes the garden elegant and classic, rich with flower beds, decorative plants, and flowers. In this case, the statue to match will be feminine, such as a marble Venus, a reconstruction of Michelangelo's David, or a simple nymph bathing. The Roman style consequently gives the garden a more 'rocky' feel, with marble and stone decorations, aromatic plants like bay laurel and rosemary.
For a Roman-style garden, a large space is recommended, but for those with a small green space, small statues with unmistakable details are ideal. In this case, the solution is to add small concrete animal statues, such as dogs and cats, which can lend a touch of romance to the garden. Another idea that might not immediately come to mind is to decorate the garden not with the usual marble and stone statues but with bronze statues, giving it that minimal touch that never hurts, indeed.
Generally, the chosen garden statues are almost always angels or simply mythological characters, but for more creative and eccentric people, there are also garden statues depicting famous figures from music and entertainment.
Maintenance for Outdoor Statues
When choosing outdoor decorations, in this case, garden statues, in addition to the beauty and charm they can bring to a home, one characteristic not to be overlooked is the material.
Firstly, because outdoor statues must withstand all weather conditions, external agents, corrosion, and obviously, if unsuitable materials are chosen, the statues could be damaged. The most modern material used for the outdoors is undoubtedly fiberglass, particularly suitable for the outdoor environment, but cement, marble, and stone can also be used.
Not sure where to start to make your little oasis a welcoming and well-maintained place?
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