Statues and ornaments have always added intensity and impact to gardens and outdoor spaces. They set the tone or serve as the finishing touch to a very personal setting.
Resin animal statues are becoming increasingly popular in gardens and outdoor spaces. Almost every type of animal is represented in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles.
Did you know that animal representations are very important in many Amerindian cultures? Indeed, clans and families often have totem animals that represent the family's qualities and serve as guardians.
When buying an outdoor animal statue, we've found that certain questions come up time and time again. Here are five tips that should help.
Where to place animal statues in the garden?
A garden statue usually serves as a focal point to draw attention to a particular part of the garden. You can even use frames in your landscaping to highlight it.
Decorative animals are also useful for highlighting your flowers or plants, but also for subtly drawing the eye to something else, such as a background view.
You can also decide to keep a statue partially hidden behind a hedge or bush, so that it only reveals itself to the curious visitor. The animals will then appear to emerge from the thicket or hide from human approach, just as they would in the wild.
Consider the size of your garden
Even if you dream of filling your garden with large fawns, keep in mind, that the bigger your statues, the more space they need! !
This is one of the most common mistakes made by amateur gardeners: choosing ornaments and statues whose dimensions are not adapted to the available space. The result is disharmonious compositions.
Logically, the smaller your space, the smaller the size of your ornaments and statues.
How many decorative animals?
It's tempting to buy every statue you like. Another common mistake. Over-decoration creates clutter and makes the space look unattractive.
Choose a statue as the focal point and a few ornaments to complement it. Experiment with different locations to determine balance and symmetry. If your gaze wanders too much, be prepared to remove elements.
What style of statue should I choose?
You can, of course, successfully mix different styles, but you need to be careful to maintain overall balance and harmony.
Choose animals according to your tastes and preferences. Choose a general theme (forest animals, farm animals, jungle animals, etc.) and a style (funny, quirky or realistic statues).
Ask yourself what reaction you're trying to provoke: admiration, tenderness or amusement?
Looking after your garden statues
Taking good care of your statues and ornaments will ensure that they last as long as possible.
We therefore recommend cleaning them from time to time. All you need is a sponge (non-abrasive), a little washing-up liquid and water. Remove any soiling, then rinse with clean water and dry your statue with a microfiber cloth.
You should also check the quality of the paint and finish.