Time For Retro In The Fairy Garden

After World War II ended, the move towards living in the cities began.

Smaller spaces influenced simple forms and with an emphasis on function. There was a lack of embellishment and a focus on natural, organic curves. This movement was the beginning of the mid-century modern style of decorating. Through the years, terms such as contemporary, art deco, and art nouveau label the evolution of a few decorating trends. Today the nostalgic designs or retro have reemerged in the world of miniature accessories for the fairy garden.

To capture memories of past decorating styles in your backyard miniature garden or smaller-scaled container fairy garden, select the period style you appreciate. If you decide to introduce mid-century design into your miniature garden, strive towards having an uncluttered space. Influential designers during this period were Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Race, and Douglas Snelling. The Rustic Lounge Chair mimics the weave found in the Snelling chairs. Think about simple forms with traditional materials, such as wood, metal, glass, plywood, plexiglass, and plastic. Some of these same materials work well when incorporating a contemporary look to your miniature gardening.

Natural elements and curved lines dominate miniature accessories in a contemporary garden. A feeling of openness describes this design, which means that many cute, little knickknacks do not fit into the layout. Instead, think of minimal accessories and use miniature plants. Which ones should you select? Succulents are the best choice with their curved edges and clean lines. They also add to the natural feeling associated with contemporary designs. Now, let us do a turnabout for a glitzy theme.

Regaining popularity in the sixties art deco design brings glamour and elegance to the miniature garden. Geometric shapes offer bold designs to miniature accessories. Symmetry is a word to remember. Evenness and uniformity are classic art deco design elements. Stainless steel and chrome tend to top the list of materials used in designing, but concrete, smooth-faced stone, and terra cotta also dominate. Consider metal chairs on a patio made from stone. Placed symmetrically in the fairy garden terra cotta pots filled with Neanthe Bella, Parlor Palm miniature plants will return the art deco look to the twenty-first century.

Flower stalks and vine tendrils continued into the seventies with the revival of the art nouveau period. Delicate and sinuous are two terms that describe the elegant and graceful look. The Blue Vine Gazebo with its lime green chandelier is a miniature accessory to consider for the art nouveau fairy garden

Looking at past design trends can be helpful when planning a miniature garden. Consider retro styles such as the mid-century modern, contemporary, art deco, and art nouveau periods. Even though the miniature accessories may not be exact replicas, the basic designs and concepts are useful when starting your little garden.

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