A well-designed interior is only perfectly complemented by an equally designed and optimized outdoor space. While it’s easy to design and bring a spacious outdoor space to life, the same cannot be said of a confined outdoor space with little room. Be that as it may, you can still transform your small outdoor space into a sanctuary where you can relax and enjoy fresh air. If you’re worried about how to get started, below are five effective tips you can employ to get the most out of your limited outdoor space.
Optimize Your Patios/Lanais
The benefits of patios and lanais far outweigh the costs of installing them in your outdoor space. A well-installed patio or lanai would extend your home to the exterior space without taking too much space and material. These extensions will allow you to enjoy the outdoor experience while protecting you from harsh elements like rain, sun rays and strong winds.
Your patio will also protect and enclose your outdoor furniture in one place so they don’t have to scatter around in an already limited space. Even with the smallest outdoor space, a well-enclosed patio/lanai will offer enough room to rest and relax in well-protected outdoor couches.
Maximize Container Gardening
If you fancy a kitchen garden but have limited space, container gardening can be the solution you’re looking for. Container gardens can take the shape of pots, half barrels and tubs filled with vegetables and aesthetic plants you may want in your garden. You can place them in any space within your patio or hang them from your roof in the backyard. With the perfect arrangement, these container plants can make your space appear bigger and hide unsightly areas on your wall.
Use Lighting to Enhance Ambiance
Proper lighting is crucial for maximizing small spaces in the outdoors. You can brighten up your limited space and make it extra cozy with accent and overhead lighting, especially when entertaining guests. Consider a mix of lanterns, string lights and solar-powered fixtures to build a warm and inviting ambience.
Accent lighting will highlight specific zones in your backyard, patio or entire outdoor space to create depth in the dark hours of the night. You can use lanterns and string lights to enhance the intimacy of a space for romance and family times.
Pick the Right Outdoor Furniture
When working with limited outdoor space, the shape, design and size of furniture you choose matters greatly. You would want furniture pieces that are stylishly designed, compact and multi-functional. The common options are foldable chairs, benches or chairs with inbuilt storage, and stackable tables for economical use of available space. Your furniture should be easy to store or move when need be to create space for other activities that may arise.
Use the Vertical Space
Many things can go into your outdoor vertical space, including gardening tools and greenery. You can install hooks or racks on your backyard walls to hang the tools you frequently use outside so they’re not dangerously scattered in your yard. Consider installing small cabinets or shelving units in corners or spaces between structures.
When planning and fitting all your design ideas, a small outdoor space can be a headache. However, you can enjoy every inch of your space by incorporating all the above ideas with the help of professional designers. Depending on how much work your yard needs, you can start with the most in-demand ideas and progress from there.
