When it comes to making the exterior of your home have more character, nothing compares to landscaping. The right plants and flowers can transform an outdoor space more effectively than any other element. Even the most boring, cookie-cutter exterior can be made charming, especially when you decorate with vines.

Vines are a green way to add an accent to the exterior of your home or an outdoor living area. They will literally crawl up along the walls or pillars to cover them like a coat of paint. Decorating with vines adds texture, color, and a sense of coziness that is unique to them.

There are several different types of vines, bogan villa typically being the most popular, so it’s important to consult with a landscaper or gardening expert to make the right choice for your climate and home. Some have thorns, so you’ll also want to be very careful where you use them if you have any children around.

To see if you’ll fall in love with the look of vines and want to include them in your home, here are 10 inspiring spaces that used them beautifully.

Decorating with Vines

This pergola is covered with vines to bring the lush landscaping right onto the patio area while still supplying plenty of shade.
Source: Architectural Digest

A vine crawls from the fence across the top of the home to create an adorable, natural frame.
Source: House Beautiful

This pergola didn’t offer much shade until a vine was made to grow over the top of it for a much more natural, yet functional look.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens

A less wild vine tightly wraps the corners of this romantic pergola.
Source: Martha Stewart

The greenery pops beautifully against all the white on this home’s exterior. It’s so charming the way the vine frames the doorway.
Source: Lonny

The way this vine has grown naturally over this pergola makes you feel like you’re deep in a forest.
Source: Architectural Digest

The vines in the corners make this little spot feel like a cozy hideaway.
Source: Country Living

Allowing vines to cover the entire exterior of your home can be a challenge, but the results are nothing short of stunning.
Source: Style At Home

The red accents on this patio make the green pop even more.
Source: HGTV

This courtyard feels like a secret garden thanks to the incredible vines surrounding the circular area.
Source: House Beautiful

If your home’s exterior or outdoor area is lacking some charm, consider decorating with vines even in a small way to give it a more natural appeal.

Warm regards,
Megan