Homeowners with small outdoor living spaces are often stumped when it comes to design. With so little square footage, how do you make the most of your outdoor space?
The lack of space might seem restrictive at first, but there are plenty of ways to add style and comfort to even the tiniest deck or patio. Here are some expert design ideas to inspire you and transform your outdoor living space:
When you’re short on space, multi-use patio furniture can be a lifesaver. Choose outdoor furniture with storage space, like benches or coffee tables with empty compartments. Furnishings that can expand or shrink depending on need, such as bar carts or side tables with fold-out leaves, will also conserve precious space.
If you live in an apartment or condominium, chances are your outdoor space is very close to your neighbors’. One way to make small outdoor spaces feel more comfortable is to add privacy without taking up square footage.
Some ideas for privacy include hanging screens, curtains or trellises attached to preexisting walls. You can also create privacy with live greenery by adding a row of tall container plants.
Breaking up a tiny space to make it larger might seem counterintuitive, but you can increase the functionality of your deck, yard or patio by establishing different zones. Some examples of different zones might be outdoor dining, solo relaxation or gardening.
You can have a designated dining area with a table and chairs and add an outdoor area rug to make it a cohesive space. Add comfy lounge chairs and a small accent table with a separate stylish rug, and now you have two living spaces in one!
These are just a few tips for designing your small outdoor space to meet your personal needs. Whether you have a tiny backyard, patio, deck or terrace, make the best use of limited space by considering these ideas.
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Ted grew up in a family of Realtors in central Indiana, earned a degree in economics and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, and jumped into all aspects of the restaurant business. His ensuing hospitality career path eventually led him into the Event Management Sales & Service role in hotels and quickly guided him to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and finally to a luxury resort in the Napa Valley, where he, his husband, and their dog have resided for almost a decade now.
The irony is not lost on Ted that his ‘growth’ journey has culminated in“living happily ever after” in an agricultural area with a small-town feel and sense of community strikingly reminiscent of his youth…and as a REALTOR nonetheless!