The tiny buds, pointed leaf tips, and meandering vine stalks of QAQ’s ‘Vine’ decorative screen pattern make it a highly versatile design that can easily suit either a traditional or modern garden, patio, or interior. Because I’m planning to introduce you to a very abstract, modern QAQ screen design next week, I thought I’d indulge in matching ‘Vine’ to more traditional patio decorating styles this week, and next week will cover more modern outdoor living furniture and decor. ‘Vine’ is an another lesser-known decorative screen pattern here at QAQ, so please excuse my photoshopped photos as I help you to imagine what this pretty screen pattern might look like in a patio setting!

An easy and inexpensive way to enjoy this pattern, like most QAQ screens, would be to purchase it in a standard size in compressed hardwood and simply hang it on your patio wall or fence. Compressed hardwood will weather well if it is sealed and maintained over the years. If you are not sure how to do that, see my post ‘How to Maintain Your New Compressed Hardwood QAQ Decorative or Privacy Screen‘ for complete details.

All QAQ screens can be ordered in any colour depending upon the type of material you want it cut in, so for a more decorative impact you could order the screen in a powder-coated ACM or mild steel, or simply buy compressed hardwood and paint it yourself.

Here is a real photo of ‘Vine’ installed along the side of QAQ headquarters (and which also happens to be the view from my second-story office desk!). It’s a tall vertical Cor-Ten® screen which has weathered well and gained a lovely rust colour. Some effort was made to get a jasmine vine to take off on it but it doesn’t appear to be growing up so much as it is growing out into the planter box this spring….. Anyway, on to traditional style decor.

Traditional Patio Settings

One of the most noticeable differences between modern and traditional outdoor decorating styles is that modern settings almost always seem to have a perfectly matching set of rather modular-looking furniture. With a traditional setting, you see a lot more unique wood and wrought iron styled furniture, and often a variety of colourful pillows and throws to make the set look cosy and inviting in an old-world way.

Traditional settings often feature imported furniture, wicker, wrought iron, and make-shift pieces, all arranged invitingly with plenty of pot plants, colour, and a general rustic charm, which may be a flaky plastered wall, mossy, unevenly laid patio tiles, or worn wood pergola overhead. It can evoke an old cultural style to sweep the relaxing guest away to an Italian alfresco dining area, Chinese courtyard,  English cottage, or Parisian countryside home.  Creating a traditional style patio or balcony area begins with the furniture, so I found three products available online now for you to check out if this style appeals to you:

1. Antique Design Iron 2 Seater Rocking Chair – via eBay.
2. Garden Table with Folding Chairs – via eBay
3. Frech style garden set – via eBay

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What is your favourite style, traditional or modern?