How to Select a Garden Gnome House

Garden gnomes bring fantasy and charm to any outside space and a gnome house is the perfect compliment to any collection. Approach your selection from all angles to find the right gnome house for your individual needs, not forgetting that your gnomes have to live there too.

Instructions

1. Look at the construction of the various houses. Consider whether the construction is sturdy enough to withstand the climate and consider how long they will last. Most garden gnome houses are specifically designed to be outside and are built accordingly but obviously some materials are more durable than others. Choose man-made strong materials if you live in an extreme climate.

2. Match the color and style to that of your gnomes. If you already have a couple or a collection of garden gnomes, find a house that compliments your garden friends. German-themed, brightly colored or a partially hidden house are all ways you can create uniformity in your garden so that all your garden art will match together.

3. Buy a house that will fit in with your garden and foliage. There are hundreds of different styles available from an alpine chalet to a tropical beach hut. If you live in New Mexico, a snow-covered house might look strange in your yard. Likewise, it would be unlikely for residents of Alaska to choose a hula hut made of perishable materials.

4. Shop around for other accents that will go well with your house if you are planning on creating a larger attraction. Doors set into trees, toadstools or bridges are all very popular gnome accents, so check that any of these will look fine with the house you choose.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy seasonal gnome houses to make your garden a festive attraction.