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Small garden pond: 24 modern decor ideas

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If you have a house with outdoor space, you probably cherish the idea of ​​completing its decoration with a small garden pond. The following images present ideas for the design of such a modern style accessory.

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Let’s see what are the materials, ornamental plants and forms of water ponds that will go best with a trendy and relaxing space!

Small garden pond in modern style for outdoor entry of house

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Stone is probably the most common material for the construction and decoration of small modern basins. The different types of stone have different and very useful functions for the creation of a pond: they retain the water in the desired shape, they have aesthetic qualities very appreciated by the decorators and they are typical for modern style gardens .

Small compact garden pond idea with stone decoration

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The stone comes in many and varied forms and variants. Sometimes it simply serves as a unifying element of all the decorative details around a pool. In other cases, it is the little touch that allows us to customize an original aquatic accessory.

Small modern garden pond with stone path

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An example of this type of personalization element is the small stone paths that are built around or even inside a garden pond. Even if you have a small space, you can play with the shape of your pool to make such a modern style stone path.

How to decorate a small garden pond in modern style

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This idea of ​​exterior landscaping is also a way to unify the different areas of space and better integrate a pool inside it. To achieve this, it would be enough to use a decoration with stone in the part of the garden which surrounds your basin of water!

Successfully decorate an outdoor area with small garden pond minimalist style

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Pebbles and small stones are also a modern form of decoration of small garden ponds. They are to be integrated in the aquatic decoration of your outside alone (for example scattered at the bottom of the basin) or even accompanied by other larger stones around the basin.

Small garden pond and idea of ​​a terrace inspired by lakes

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The pools of water can also be a natural decoration and very pretty for a terrace with wooden flooring. It would look like a nice little dock located near a relaxing lake.

The waterfall, a natural and nice complement for small garden basssin

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Small garden pond with stone and water fountains

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Waterfalls and water fountains are another modern complement and much appreciated by the owners of outdoor pools. There are many different ways to incorporate such an element in your garden to avoid water stagnation and the risks that come with it (unpleasant odors, insects, etc.).

Modern waterfalls and waterfalls for small garden pond

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Modern home exterior design with small garden design

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Waterfalls are one of them: in modern style exteriors, they are arranged even in addition to small pools and canals that do not necessarily occupy a lot of space.

Use green plants to give more personality to your small outdoor garden pond

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Modern decoration of small garden pond: what kind of green plants to choose?

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Aquatic plants are a very interesting accessory for outdoor landscaping of a water basin. In modern style gardens, Asian and Oriental plants fulfill an important function, especially if one wishes to create a Japanese or Zen-style garden.

Mini garden water basin with waterfall and outdoor plants

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Tropical plants tolerate moisture well and for this reason they are often found next to small modern garden ponds. They will particularly appeal to those who love exotic gardens and wish to have one in their own home.

Modern design exterior: small garden pond with border made with green plants

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Modern gardens are also decorated with green plants that do not require much maintenance and, in particular, succulents. It turns out that these plants are a very good choice for making garden borders, including those surrounding the outdoor pools.

Small garden pond in modern style: geometric shapes are a trend of the moment

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Geometric shape small garden pond idea and modern design terrace

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The shapes and decorations of the small modern basins are very creative and very varied. As a rule, they follow the classic geometric lines: the circle, the square and the rectangle will be the element on which you have to bet if you want to obtain this type of style.

What accessories to choose for the decoration of a small garden pond

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Picture of mini modern outdoor garden basin and idea for a stylish decoration

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The statues and artistic works in stone and metal are also used as deco elements for this kind of mini basins with clean lines.

Outdoor garden pond decoration with mini fountains and modern design sculpture

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The mini water fountains integrated into the floor are modern and original: they will be used alone or accompanied by a sculpture and a little greenery to create an interesting aquatic area of ​​small space.

Small garden pond of modern house: use bright decoration to emphasize its beauty

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Idea terrace of modern house with outdoor pool and lighting design

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Finally, to adorn a small outdoor garden pond and to enhance it, we will also choose appropriate lighting. It is to be integrated into the pool itself or to install next to it so that its light is reflected in the water in the evening.

Photo of outdoor terrace of modern house with pond and water fountain

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Impressive garden pond with waterfall little greedy space

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