Craftsmanship meets relaxation: garden design with character

A garden has long been more than just a green space. It is a place of retreat, a living space, a design area - and increasingly an expression of individual lifestyle. Today, anyone who is concerned with their own outdoor space not only attaches importance to functionality, but also to aesthetics, atmosphere and sustainable materials. The Green Week 2025 makes it clear where the journey is heading: personal garden design with craftsmanship and a sense of tranquillity.

Retreats with soul: from hanging chairs to garden saunas

Relaxation often begins with a place where you can find peace and quiet - preferably outside. The products presented, such as the Seelen Wiege from Brokopp or the individually manufactured barrel saunas from Meisel & Gerken, impressively demonstrate how design and relaxation can be combined.

Typical features of such retreats:

• Natural materials such as local wood or loden cloth
• Crafted one-off production instead of mass production
• Clear, reduced forms - without cool austerity
• Integration into existing garden landscapes

Arbors that don't look like arbors

Garden sheds have long had an image problem. Often functional, rarely attractive. Manufacturers like Toni Rief show that there is another way. Their handmade arbors made from untreated larch wood combine traditional carpentry with contemporary design. The design is well thought out down to the last detail, without appearing overloaded.

What characterizes such garden houses:

• Open, airy construction instead of closed boxes
• Natural patina thanks to untreated materials
• Possibility of use as a studio, reading room or retreat
• Cultural reference to historical building forms, such as the "pavilion"

Pros and cons: Handmade garden objects

Arguments Pro:

• Individual design: Custom-made products enable adaptation to property, use and style.
• Durability: High-quality materials and solid workmanship ensure decades of use.
• Atmosphere: Genuine craftsmanship brings character and depth to the garden - no comparison to industrial mass-produced goods.

• Costs: Custom work is more expensive than Bauhaus standard - but worth it in the long term
• Delivery time: Handmade objects require planning and patience
• Care requirements: Natural materials age beautifully, but need attention (e.g. wood care, ventilation).
Anyone who opts for such solutions is making a conscious decision against randomness - and for a personal touch in the outdoor area.

Conclusion: Gardens with attitude instead of decoration

The examples presented at the Green Week show that the role of the garden has changed. It is no longer just about planting an area or setting up a barbecue area. Instead, the garden is becoming a consciously designed living space - with high-quality retreats that impress with their craftsmanship, honesty of materials and tranquillity. Anyone who opts for garden design with character today is opting for quality - and for a form of luxury that can be measured not in numbers but in moments.