Get the Look: Garden Life Trend
20 May 2026
Create the ultimate summer garden sanctuary with B&M’s latest trend!
With the rise of relaxed outdoor living, the Garden Life trend is all about creating a cosy, colourful, and inviting space that feels like an extension of your home.
Think soft spring and summer palettes, cheerful décor full of personality, and soft furnishings that add style and comfort to every corner of your outdoor space.
See our top picks below!
Classic Garden Décor
When it comes to creating a garden that feels warm and welcoming, classic décor pieces are the perfect finishing touch.
From charming wellington boots, and quirky animal ornaments, these playful pieces add character and bring life into your outdoor space.
And don't forget gnomes! Every garden needs them, so be sure to add a classic garden gnome in the style of this fun trend, or add a whimsical nutcracker gnome to your patio, lawn, or foliage for added fun.
Plant Pots & Plant Stands
Plants are the perfect way to add a pop of colour to your outdoors.
Create some visual interest with the stripe planter on a plate or elevate your favourite shrub to bold new heights with the teacup plant stand - very Alice in Wonderland.
Living in an apartment? The Printed Tin Hooked Planter is ideal for hanging up from your balcony railing, adding greenery and charm to small areas without taking up valuable floor space.
Or why not mix and match with some small ceramic planters featuring 3D detail, perfect for adding playful personality and a touch of whimsy to shelves, tables, and garden corners.
Outdoor Cushions
Outdoor cushions are the key to capturing the relaxed, homely feel of the Garden Life trend, bringing comfort and personality to any outdoor setting.
Think layered textiles like the Bloom Embroidered Outdoor Cushion, soft floral patterns like the Garden Life Flower Outdoor Cushion, or sun-faded tones like the Plain Outdoor Cushion.
The perfect compliment for garden sofas, picnic benches, or bistro sets.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is essential for bringing the Garden Life trend to life after dark, creating a warm and magical atmosphere that can be enjoyed long after the sun goes down. Soft, decorative light in particular helps set a relaxed mood, which is ideal for summer gatherings or quiet evenings spent outdoors.
The White House Lantern adds a classic and homely glow that works beautifully on patios or garden tables, while the Floral Bowl Outdoor Candle brings a gentle flicker of light with a bright, decorative design.
For an effortless and eco-friendly option, the Solar Powered Confetti Glass Lantern catches the light by day and emits an ambient glow by night, casting a stylish confetti pattern on surfaces it hits.
Wall Hangings
Fully embrace the Garden Life trend by adding ornamentation to your walls, fences, and borders!
Wall hangings are a great way to add dimensions and texture to your outdoors and are perfect for making plain surfaces pop. Ideal for elevating balconies and gardens with minimal ground space, wall hangings make use of vertical space and offer style at eye level.
Try adding a floral plaque or a rustic-looking sign to a wall or garden post, or brighten up a plain fence with some butterfly wall art ornaments. Mixing nature inspired details with vintage textures helps create the relaxed and organic feel that defines the Garden Life trend.
However you decide to decorate, wall hangings are an easy, low-budget way to add personality, colour, and charm to any garden, patio, or balcony.
How have you decorated your garden? Share your tips, tricks, garden hacks, and design ideas with the B&M community on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

