Garden Wall Decoration Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space

Taking on a garden transformation often feels like a big commitment, but refreshing your outdoor space doesn't have to be a costly or time-consuming project. You can effortlessly create a gorgeous backdrop to your family BBQ or summer drinks with some garden wall decorations.

Whether you want to undertake a creative DIY project or simply add a lick of paint, at Homebase, weíve got all the inspiration you need. We've put together 6 trendy garden wall decoration ideas that will instantly revamp your outdoor space.

1. Design a DIY Wall Display

If you enjoy a garden project, curating an outdoor wall display is a great idea for DIY garden wall décor. You can easily do this using garden wall decorations, like plant pots, hanging baskets or wall troughs.

One of the most simple but effective garden wall decoration ideas is to create a gallery wall using a variety of pots in different sizes, colours, and shapes. Simply position an assortment of pots randomly across your chosen wall at staggered heights.

Wall troughs are easy to secure to the wall, and hanging baskets can hang from above. If you want to experiment with plant pots, you could add a trellis or wooden panelling to the wall first, and then use hooks to secure the pots.

Top tip: Fill your planters with the flowers, plants or herbs of your choice to make a gorgeous green display.

If you're feeling extra creative, you could even incorporate some other items, like old picture frames or a watering can that isnít being used anymore, for an eclectic wall display.

2. Create a Feature Wall with Bright Paint

One of our favourite decorative ideas for your garden walls is simply to treat them like a canvas. We know how much a lick of paint can transform a room indoors, and it works the same outside with exterior paint.

Keep it simple by painting an entire garden wall in one colour. Going for a cheerful shade like yellow or orange is a great way to brighten up a gloomy corner of your garden. Alternatively, a deep green, blue or black can make a bold statement and add some depth to your outdoor space.

Paint is a great idea if you want to decorate a brick wall, as the rough texture creates a rustic look. For these rough textures like brick or pebble dash walls, use masonry paint and a masonry brush or a long-pile roller.

If you're handy with a paintbrush (or know someone who is!) why not try creating a wall mural? A mural will become a focal point, immediately injecting some personality to a dull or drab wall.

3. Hang a Garden Mirror

One of the simplest garden wall décor ideas is to hang a garden mirror. Mirrors are great tools for creating the illusion of a larger space, so these are perfect for smaller gardens.

Full length mirrors will do a great job of making a short garden look much longer, while also adding some interest to a bare wall. You could opt for something smaller and more decorative, which will act as a focal point or backdrop to a seating area.

Make sure you position it on a wall so that it reflects aesthetic greenery or flowers, rather than brickwork or any less attractive parts of your garden. You should also be sure not to hang it in a spot that gets sun all day long, as reflecting direct sunlight for long periods could be a hazard.

As part of our range of garden wall décor, we stock a wide range of outdoor mirrors at Homebase, available in an exciting array of colours, sizes and designs.

4. Add Some Greenery

For most of us, the vision of a perfect garden is one full of leafy foliage and countless shades of green. So, if your outdoor space is home to a few unappealing bare walls, liven them up with some greenery.

This garden wall decoration idea requires little effort but makes a huge difference to the overall aesthetic of your garden.

Find a trellis that matches the size of your wall and the style you're going for and dress it with a climbing plant. The additional joy of a garden trellis is that they enable you to bring more greenery and flowers into your garden, without taking up much space. Or, if you'd prefer something more low maintenance, you can even buy a faux flower trellis.

If you have a bit more space to work with, you can also do this with a vertical wall planter pushed up against the wall.

5. Introduce Some Wall Art

Another simple but effective idea to decorate your garden wall is to introduce some wall art. Hanging pictures and art on the wall is something most of us are familiar with for interiors, and it works equally well outside.

Wall art comes in all shapes and sizes, from long, rectangular garden screens to smaller, circular decorative mirrors or plaques, so you're bound to find something to suit your garden.

It usually has a rustic, outdoorsy feel with a pre-rusted metal look, which seamlessly fits into an outdoor setting while also providing some visual interest. They're also weather-resistant, so you donít have to worry about it getting ruined in the British weather.

6. Let There Be Light

Fairy lights aren't just for Christmas. A twinkling string of fairy lights or glowing lanterns can make a great addition to your garden all-year round, especially during warm summer evenings.

If you're looking for slightly more understated garden wall decorations, a string of outdoor lights along the top of a fence or wall can be the perfect addition. You can choose from classic festoon lights, some more contemporary mesh designs or multi-coloured lights.

Even better, at Homebase we stock an extensive range of solar lights, so you can light up your lawn in a more energy-saving way.