For many people, the word cellar is associated with a dark and damp space beneath a house’s foundation, used for storing potatoes and preserves. This image has changed significantly thanks to modern, stylish modular cellars, which are often integrated into contemporary garden design as elegant design elements. A well-planned earth cellar adds value and character to a property, because in addition to its function, it also brings uniqueness to the garden.
But how do you plan a cellar so that it doesn’t feel like a foreign element, but instead blends harmoniously into your backyard? Here are 4 tips on how to turn a cellar into a standout feature of your garden.
1. Use the landscape to your advantage
If your plot has a slope or a natural incline, it’s an ideal location for a cellar. A cellar partially embedded into the ground creates an exciting solution in garden design. The front façade of the cellar can be finished with natural stone, plaster, or wood to match the exterior of your home.
2. Turn the cellar roof into a “living” roof
One of the hottest trends is green roofs. Grass, sedum and moss mats, low shrubs and flowers planted on top of the cellar help bind the soil and provide additional insulation. A green roof also makes the structure feel like part of nature – imagine a warm summer evening when the cellar roof becomes a small hill where children can play.
3. Create a welcoming entrance
A cellar door doesn’t have to be boring. Choose a solid wooden door, add wrought-iron details and surround the entrance with climbing plants (such as Virginia creeper or climbing roses). In front of the cellar, you can create a private seating area with paving stones and outdoor furniture – a cozy corner perfect for relaxing.
4. Where functionality meets aesthetics
A modern cellar can serve multiple purposes. In addition to storing preserves, it can be your personal wine cave or a natural refrigerator for serving drinks. By adding lighting near the cellar (for example, recessed ground lights), it becomes a magical focal point after dark.
Your dream garden starts with planning!
Integrating a cellar into your garden requires a good eye and thoughtful planning. If you’re not sure where to place the cellar or how to connect it with the rest of your landscaping, don’t leave anything to chance. Our recommendation is to turn to professionals!
Our trusted partner, Seikland, offers comprehensive garden planning solutions that help you create a garden where every detail (including your new cellar) is exactly where it belongs. They know how to see potential where you see nothing more than an empty patch of lawn.
