Not all of the people have huge backyards. In fact, most people only have a small space in their yard, but this can actually be advantageous to you.
So, how do you get the most out of your small backyard? Read on to find out how!
Break it into Multiple Zones
This might sound counterintuitive given that you only have a small space to work with, but breaking your yard into multiple zones can actually make it better. For example, you can put a zone where you place a small playground for your kids while also apportioning a small area for your leisure space. Sectioning your backyard also gives it the illusion that your yard is much bigger than it actually is.
Apply Smart Lighting Design
What are the ways that you can accentuate the beauty of something? One way to do so is to use some smart lighting. Applying a smart lighting design to your backyard will amplify the awesomeness of the things that you put in the space. For example, if you have bamboo furniture or if you have different kinds of plants, those will be made more prominent if you know how to install and apply smart lighting designs. Basically, you want to place the lights in such a way that it will give ample lighting to the things that you want to highlight. Furthermore, you can refer to some style guides that you can find in magazines or on the internet.
Play with the Angles
Aside from installing some lights, you can also play with the angles. By this, I mean that you can be creative when it comes to the placement of your stuff. For furniture, make sure that you place them in a space where it doesn’t get wet due to the rain or snow and that it doesn’t come into direct contact with the sun. For plants, you can place them on the sides or anywhere that can be seen immediately after entering the backyard. Play with the angles to suit the things that you’re going to put in the yard.
Photo by MAC Building Solutions
Use One Surface Material
Small spaces can be given a larger appearance if you use one surface material. For example, if you’ve used wood to create the floor or the wall, use that for everything else as well. This is to create cohesion among all of the things that you plan to put in the yard.
Use Small-Scale Furniture
If you only have a small space to work with, then it is just logical to put small-scale furniture in it. Do not put furniture that takes up too much space as it will not only look and feel cluttered, it will also leave you no more room to place anything else.
Keep the Color Palette Simple
Small spaces usually do not give you the luxury of putting too many different colors in it. It would become cluttered and it is not something that will truly accentuate the things that you’re going to put in. Keep the color palette simple in the sense that, well, the overall space will not be “too” colorful. Keep it simple and do not go overboard.
Photo by Kate Eyre Garden Design
Keep it Clean
The thing about small yards is that whenever it gets dirty, it becomes quite apparent. Armed with this knowledge, make it a point to have it cleaned. A weekly cleaning session should suffice.
Build in Stages
Beautifying your backyard can be quite costly. Because of this, you can build it in stages. You do not have to rush it if you do not have the resources to make it good. Of course, a personal loan will alleviate your stress as it will give you the financial assistance if you wish to create the backyard of your dreams.
Photo by Bankston May Associates
Conclusion
If you only have a small backyard, do not worry. You can always do things that will help make it an amazing space. Breaking it into multiple zones, using only one surface material, keeping it clean, are just some of the things that you can do that will help improve your yard today.