Even small garden spaces can be designed to provide a wonderful area to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. In this article, we have some helpful tips for anyone looking to create a fantastic outdoor space in a small area.
Your garden footprint might be small, but a number of fences or walls will likely surround your garden. Instead of placing plants and decorations on the floor, you can use this vertical space and save your limited floor space. There are lots of planters that can affix to walls and fences, as well as plants that grow virtually against fences and walls. By growing things up against the walls and fences, you can save space and create an outdoor space that looks fantastic.
Mirrors are well-known in the home for making rooms appear bigger and brighter. The same concept can be applied to a small garden space. A large garden mirror placed on the wall can create the illusion of twice as much space and light outside; it will reflect all of the plants you have to make your garden look full and full of life. Be careful when choosing a mirror for the garden; they need to be well-secured and weatherproof. Some birds may fly into large garden mirrors and injure themselves. To prevent this, choose a design that has a grid on the mirror so birds don’t assume they can fly through to the other side.
One of the biggest pieces of furniture you’re likely to have in your garden is a table; they can take up a considerable amount of space in a small garden, leaving little space for anything else. An innovative solution to this problem is to buy a table you can fold up against a wall or fence when it's not in use. This will leave you with a larger-looking garden and much more space for other activities when you’re not using the table. Just make sure you install the table correctly to avoid it falling off when you’re trying to eat your dinner.
Garden designers will often suggest adding another level to a small garden space to create several separate zones and the illusion of more space. A raised terrace area will allow you to look over the rest of your garden, which can make it feel much more spacious. The steps and walls between the levels will also give you more space to add plants and other decorative garden accessories.
When you have a small garden, you don’t want to take up the space with a large shed for storage. Plan and choose your storage in a way to maximise your garden space. Bench seats with built-in storage can give you somewhere to store items without needing any additional structures. You can also buy slimline storage structures to fit into small gaps, leaving you more space in your outdoor living area.
Your garden seating will need to be suitable for your small outdoor space; you can buy many different types of fold-away outdoor seating. When these aren’t in use, you can simply fold them flat and store them away to save space. To make fold-away seating more comfortable and stylish, you can add an array of cushions to the seats to add patterns, colours and comfort to your garden space. Also, don’t forget you can use the space on the floor or the grass for seating as well as structured seating. Just lay down some picnic blankets and add cushions to form a comfortable outdoor seating area on the floor.
In conclusion, designing a small garden can be a challenge, but it can also be an opportunity to get creative and make the most of the space you have. By utilising vertical space, adding garden mirrors, choosing fold-out tables, adding another level, and clever storage solutions, you can create a wonderful outdoor space that maximises your small garden. The right choice of seating can also play an important role in making your garden look bigger and feel more comfortable. With a little bit of planning and creativity, you can transform even the smallest garden space into a beautiful and functional outdoor oasis.