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These elegant small backyard ideas are some of our favorite approaches to designing, landscaping and decorating a small space.
Whether you want a completely new look, to modify your existing space or simply add an eye catching feature to switch things up, getting a small backyard design right is the first step in any rethink, as it forms the all-important structure of your garden.
Narrowing down your backyard ideas and options is best done by thinking about the look you want to achieve, how it will suit your home's architecture and interior, and what you need. There is a huge choice of materials, plants and flowers available (we’ve rounded up the best below) but one of the most important decisions to factor in is the sustainability of your desired materials and if they’re long-lasting.
Then think about maintenance: how much time are you really prepared to put in to keep things looking good?
Once you’ve made these decisions it’s easy to make the most of your favorite small backyard ideas.
Small backyard ideas
If your small backyard is forever feeling challenged and compromised, you may be rethinking its design. The biggest way to make a difference is with clever small yard landscaping ideas, which can significantly improve a compact space. But there are many other areas in which you can enhance a small backyard that don't require a ton of work or expense. There are also many yard art ideas you can include to act as focal points and draw the eye, making the space feel larger.
Below, we list the most effective solutions.
1. Borrow a view
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If your small yard has a woodland or a beautiful view at the end of it, it is worth exposing it if security allows.
'It could be that a low fence or hedge will allow you to "borrow the view" of the space beyond your small backyard, making it feel larger,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens Editor in Chief.
'Or, if you have pets, young children or need a taller fence, a line of trellis may be the perfect solution, allowing you to see greenery beyond the yard, while keeping your space safe.'
2. Emphasize the essential
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Where to put your energies in a small backyard? The answer has to be to the essentials. What's essential to you may not be to others, so consider what you want from the yard: somewhere to sit and unwind, a dining space, a courtyard garden filled with pretty planting you can enjoy from inside and out or even a small kitchen garden?
Once you have decided what's essential, you can use the space you have wisely: placing seating in a sunny spot or dappled shade, dining in a cooler area and picking plants to suit the position the flower bed ideas will be consigned to.
3. Use visual tricks to enhance space
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'You can use the same tricks in a small backyard as you would a small room to enhance space,' says Homes & Gardens' Gardens Editor Rachel Crow.
'One way to do this with straight lines, as in the courtyard above. The uniformity of the design and the lines draw the eye towards the end of the yard, making it feel longer than it is.'
4. Choose planting to suit a small backyard
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When looking for small garden ideas for borders and containers, always plant according to the space available. Obviously that means choosing the best trees for small gardens, but it is relevant to your choice of shrubs and flowers, too.
'When planting out a border, particularly at the center of a yard, perhaps dividing a deck from a lawn, I always take careful note of the full-grown height of what I'm putting in and, if I will be seated, perhaps at a dining table or lounger, I take that into account, too,' says Lucy Searle.
'Sometimes, I want planting to be tall for privacy, but often, I want to ensure I can see beyond it into the rest of the garden. It's worth noting that lower planting at the center of the yard will help the space feel less divided, wider and longer.
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5. Use mirrors to enhance a small backyard
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Decorating with mirrors indoors adds instant impact and interest, while maximizing light and boosting the sense of space. And it can make a small garden look bigger, even in a relatively compact area.
They are also the perfect option if you are looking for backyard ideas on a budget. A good mirror can usually be found at a local flea market or second-hand shop.
‘We always recommend going for the largest mirror you can afford to make the most of every ray of light from your mirror’s reflection,' says Lucy St George of Rockett St George .
While a large picture might overpower a space – and particularly a small room – a large mirror will do the opposite.
As long as the frame isn't too bulky, a larger mirror will only serve to make a room feel bigger and brighter, so dare to pick a design that's on the larger side rather than one with more modest proportions.
6. Enhance a roof garden with an entertaining space
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Decorating a small backyard should never be an afterthought.
In fact, roof gardens, patios and balconies provide a great opportunity to enjoy the surrounding views and extend the living space of your home, however tiny.
Sleek, simple and sophisticated is the golden design rule for any roof garden ideas. Choose materials to complement patterns or colors in the surrounding landscape or adjacent buildings so the design blends in.
Whether you envisage creating an al fresco entertaining space with an outdoor table and chairs, or a relaxing retreat with an outdoor sectional and lounge chairs, be sure to choose the best outdoor furniture stores to suit your needs and desired look.
With a little planning, creativity and innovation it is possible to transform an unused roof space into an area to relax, unwind and entertain.
7. Take an indoor-outdoor approach to decorating
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Approach the furnishing of your small backyard in a similar way to the treatment of the inside.
Consider warmth underfoot by adding one of the best outdoor rugs the Homes & Gardens team have sourced, or introduce punctuations of color and texture in throws and cushions, as shown in the outdoor living room idea above.
The hard materials you use will also make a difference. Panels of timber for some of the boundary treatment can be softer in appearance than stone or rendered walls and will also create a quieter space with less echo.
8. Consider a row of pleached trees
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Create the illusion of space in your garden with pleached trees.
Pleaching is a tree-training technique that produces trees with clear, straight stems and a canopy trained on a framework to grow into a screen.
It creates a sense of mystery by allowing glimpses of other areas. When they are planted in rows, they form an elevated 'green wall' effect, which can be a great, natural alternative to high garden fence ideas.
'Pleached and parasol trees provide a useful way of shading a terrace, reducing the heat and glare of reflected sunlight,’ says Rob Chew, garden designer at Abbotswood Gardens .
9. Plant a living wall
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If floor space is at a premium, a living wall might be the only option for those seeking to create a plant-filled backyard.
Where space is tight, planting vertical garden walls is a great way to introduce more color into your garden.
Smart living wall ideas are an easy solution, covering surfaces with flowers and foliage to disguise old fences and sheds, or even your bin. Add pollinator-friendly flowers and your living wall will feed the bees, too, or try edible plants for fresh ingredients right outside your door.
Award-winning garden designer Alexandra Froggatt suggest using leafy evergreens for year-round cover, such as Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), small ferns, heucheras and sedges, or plant lettuces, thyme, chives, marjoram and strawberries for an edible wall.
10. Introduce a water feature in a small backyard
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Water feature ideas are a wonderful means of bringing an extra dimension to a small backyard, providing a focal point and lending a sense of peace and tranquility.
‘No matter how small your outdoor space, a container-based water garden can make a simple and effective addition,’ says garden designer Claudia de Yong .
What's more, the soothing sound of water is not only relaxing, but it can help to drown out noise pollution from neighbors.
11. Opt for smooth and simple deck
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For an easy combination of good looks and longevity, smooth hardwood deck boards from a responsible source are the go-to option. Deck is a great way to enhance your small backyard space, as it can be used to zone an area that’s purely for outdoor dining.
They are a practical option for small backyards as they’re durable, require minimal maintenance and last for years. They also look better than softwood ridged decking, which needs more work and isn’t as long lasting.
Hardwood boards are available in a range of different woods and colors, from light to dark, which means you can customise your deck with a shade that suits you.
The combination of natural wood, harmonious planting and a carefully chosen accessory or two (like this smooth concrete fire table) works every time.
The beauty of decking too, is that you can add to it over time. So you can start with small deck ideas and then create a larger area that could include balustrades and even a small fence to provide an element of garden privacy and enhance a shade garden.
12. Install raised beds to enhance space
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Raised bed garden ideas like these – rendered and painted white – are incredibly space-enhancing and practical in a small backyard. They can even encompass seating into their design. Use them to keep the space neat and uncluttered looking, and to divide up and carve niches from your space. They are perfect for housing small vegetable garden ideas, too.
13. Do not overcomplicate a small backyard
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Even the smallest backyard or terrace can make an enticing outdoor space with a little care and attention.
'Keep it simple – don’t get too carried away when planning for a small backyard or patio,' says Dan Bowyer, Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer .
'A carefully chosen palette of materials and plants is often the most satisfying. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t be experimental, just be mindful that trying to squeeze everything into a compact space will make it cluttered and decrease usability.'
Instead, opt for a maximum of one or two points of interest.
Here, a statue at the bottom of this space leads the eye down the garden path. Or, rather than trying to cram in more outdoor furniture than the space can comfortably contain, keep seating simple with one of the best Adirondack chairs.
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Streamlined, modern materials work beautifully in a small backyard. Play with timber panels, steel-framed doors / windows and oversized pavers for a contemporary aesthetic that is still very much grounded in nature.
Color is important, too.
Opting for light greens, silvers and grays will help create a sense of spaciousness, while highly reflective, shiny leaves can add light and shimmer, providing a greater depth of field in the planting scheme.
15. Work in a cooling outdoor shower
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You may not have the space for pool ideas within a small backyard, but you needn't dismiss the opportunity to introduce a holiday vibe – an outdoor shower can be a great chance to cool off and, clad with brightly patterned tiles, will allow you to create a bold color scheme that you can match with planting.
What can I do with a small backyard?
There is so much that you can do with a small backyard, no matter how tiny.
It’s important to put generosity of space and a sense of place at the heart of your design. In urban areas particularly, an easily accessed space, which feels comfortable and generous in its proportions, allows for relaxation and calm. It’s the perfect antidote after a busy working week.
Think about the orientation of your small backyard too, as it can change the overall feel immensely. By altering it, you can turn a generous space into one that feels enclosed or intimate in a warm, sunny spot or a cool, shady area.
Equally, the view will be altered depending on the orientation of the terrace. Would you prefer to look back at the house or outwards to a prominent focal point in the distance for example?
How can I make my small yard look nice?
It is easier than you think to make a small yard look nice yet remain practical.
Consider the use of water. Standing water with a subtle ripple or movement evokes gentleness, calm and softness. It also reflects the light, helping to make the space feel bigger.
Another design tip is to create a visual link between inside and out: think about using similar flooring to your property’s interior. This immediately ensures that the eye moves seamlessly from space to space.
'Also, consider taking an element of ‘furniture’ from the interior of the house out into the backyard,' says Marcus Barnett, Marcus Barnett Landscape & Garden Design .
'For example, a kitchen work surface can be run outside in the same alignment to add to a sense of linkage and visual pairing between the spaces. Color used inside your home can also be matched to elements of the yard, serving as a visual reminder between inside and out.'
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37 Small Backyard Decor Ideas
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It's not the size that counts.
By Hadley Mendelsohn
MARION BRENNER
We can't all have a sweeping rose garden, Olympic-sized swimming pool, or a state-of-the-art tennis court in our backyard—but a small backyard is still a backyard (and even rooftop terraces and modest balconies count in our book). Indeed, you don't need acres on acres to create a charming space conducive to alfresco entertaining, gardening, romance, and pensive solo hangs in the great outdoors. We gathered a plethora of beautiful and small backyards to prove it. So keep reading for small backyard decorating and landscape design ideas that'll help you get the most out of yours.
Vanessa Alexander Design
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Erect a Sauna
A small two- or one-person sauna will transform a small, lack-luster backyard into a luxurious oasis.
Plus, installing a free-standing sauna outside will allow you to avoid of all the fuss of sufficiently ventilating your interiors. You can buy one prefab or you can take notes from this outdoor sauna by Alexander Design and create a more architecturally unique structure that beautifies the garden.
Robson Rak Interiors
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Make It Count
This exquisitely-designed patio by Robson Rak proves that you don't need a ton of square footage to make an outdoor space memorable. Choose outdoor fabric in an offbeat, sophisticated color and then spotlight chic materials.
Jenn Feldman Design
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Rethink Your Layout
While this backyard definitely isn't pint-sized, designer Jenn Feldman tells us it was difficult to fit the pool in given regional restrictions regarding property lines. So she made it work by planting ficus trees to tighten up greenery (other plants would be too deeply rooted to work with the desired pool depth) and opted for smaller floor cushions instead of loungers.
She also installed a swimming jet so the occupant could still do "laps."
Applied Studio
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Incorporate Things You'll Actually Use
This modestly-sized London backyard by Applied Studio manages to pack in a ton of functional value, from the small herb garden to the footpath and picnic area. The real highlight, though, is the indoor/outdoor structure. One half is a little relaxation and meditation area and the other is a small sauna.
David A. Land
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Make It Feel Lived In
A pergola enhances the intimacy of a small space and allows you to get more use out of it since it lets in just the right amount of sun. Twisty branches and flowering vines scale this pergola on Wendy Wurtzburger's 1840 property, making the structure feel like it grew from the ground beneath it. The mossy brick ground contributes to the flow and proves that brick really only gets better with time.
JASON NORRIS
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Craft a Story
Think of your garden as an organized procession, advises Hollander.
Stone steps will give your outdoor space some structure and lead your guests in the right direction, no matter how big or small your garden is.
MARION BRENNER
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Forgo a Lawn
Ditch grass and instead opt for a natural stone for an old-world charm, like Wendy Owen did here (especially if you can incorporate greenery through climbing ivy and a hydrangea bush). Not only will it be easier to maintain, but it will also make it easier to use furniture, whether you opt for loungers or a patio dining set.
Kingston Lafferty Design
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Add Colorful Accents
A corner fountain puts the finishing touches on this idyllic brick patio by Kingston Lafferty Design. Blue patio furniture breaks up the warmer tones from the exposed brick.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Convert a Parkway
What is now a beautiful patio used to be the parking area! If you don't need the extra space for a car, then convert it into something you'll actually want to look at and use.
Gary McBournie gave this saturated red brick patio a second life with a central sculpture and plenty of lush gardens. The red hue warms up the gray shingles and blue shutters on his Nantucket property.
Erin Kunkel
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Set up a Gazebo
If you want to carve out a stylish hang area that feels truly transporting, opt for a backyard gazebo. This one from April Powers is also a post-swim hang area—the ideal compromise when you don't have the room, budget, or desire to build a full-blown pool house. The crawling vines, sheers, and camouflaging paint color allow the gazebo to blend right in with the garden environment, while the bench and coffee table ensure comfort and function.
ERIN KELLY
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Make a Mini Greenhouse
Leanne Ford built this A-frame garden shed to function as an outdoor playhouse for her daughter and plans to turn it into a greenhouse once she outgrows its current use-case.
Joe Schmelzer
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Nurture Your Kids's Hobbies
A treehouse and a skateboarding ramp? Talk about landscaping dreams come true for a family home with active kids.
Designed by Cuff Home in Los Angeles, this backyard is both a beautiful garden and a fun park. And they both fit in the relatively small backyard!
Akin Atelier
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Install an Outdoor Shower
If you only have room for one exciting thing in your backyard, make sure to choose something you'll really love (and that could drive up resale value). Outdoor showers can dramatically increase the value of your home—according to a 2018 report from Realtor.com, homes with outdoor showers tend to list for nearly double the asking price of others. Take a cue from this small backyard by Akin Atelier and its rustic yet luxe outdoor showering area.
Fantastic Frank
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Pick Statement Greenery
If you only have a small patio, use smart furniture that's super comfy and can seat a several people. Here, a simple daybed does the trick. Then, add greenery and a couple of outdoor throw pillows for color and impact.
Studio Ashby
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Make It Multipurpose
If you can't fit a separate garden, greenhouse, and dining space into your outdoor area, design your backyard in a way that makes all of them possible in one contained spot.
Take notes from this patio designed by Studio Ashby. This terrace is a dining space, a romantic relaxation spot (hello, hanging chair), and a garden all at once.
Alexander DB
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Embrace Coziness
The best part about a tiny backyard is that it's inherently cozy. One well-designed sitting area is all you need for a dream backyard. Get inspired by this fire pit area at a property designed by Alexander DB.
2LG Studio
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Break Things Up With Levels
A multi-level landscape design can create the illusion of a larger backyard. It breaks things up visually and allows you to designate each level to a different purpose. In this 2LG studio–designed yard, the bottom level is a dining patio, and the shrubbery border helps transition to the upper yard.
Regan Baker Design
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Compromise, Compromise, Compromise
So you would love a swimming pool, but there's not enough room.
.. You'd love a sprawling outdoor lounge, but simply don't have the space... A well-designed deck and tasteful freestanding hot tub can be just as covetable, as proven by this outdoor area by Regan Baker Design.
Fantastic Frank
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Be Resourceful
When your backyard is actually a small balcony, you'll need to get crafty. Turn it into a small garden with plenty of plants, but leave space for a coffee table (or bistro table if that won't fit) and a small settee or stool with throws and pillows to warm things up.
PHOTO: Tom Ferguson; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Don't Overdo It
In this backyard designed by Arent & Pyke, a sleek garden bench under the trees is enough to complete the look. If you have a nice shady spot, simply pull up a bench, add a colorful throw pillow, and call it a day.
Bon Traveler
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Hang String Lights
It doesn't take much to make a backyard feel magical, no matter the size.
Even a small city patio can transport you elsewhere if you hang romantic string lights. Rustic wooden furniture becomes cozy when layered with pillows and sheepskin throws and set beside a fire pit.
Amber Interiors
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Build a Small Fountain
Consider building a small fountain that beautifies the area without taking up a ton of room. At this home designed by Amber Interiors, the patio's small concrete fountain introduces style and has a calming effect despite its modest size.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Incorporate Greenery
Transform unused space on your back patio into a gardening opportunity. Case in point? The flower beds on this terrace's stair ledges, which beautify the area and help break up the sea of brick.
Nicole Franzen
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Opt for Gravel
Create an outdoor area that doesn't require a ton of upkeep, even if that means forgoing grass.
Consider setting up an al fresco dining room on a bed of gravel instead. This dining area is rustic and relaxed—best of all, you won't need to cut the grass.
Cheetah Is the New Black
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Make It Party-Ready
Blogger Alicia Lund spruced up her backyard with a well-styled bar cart. Extra perk: Since it's on wheels, you can easily roll it back into the kitchen for refills. The brick paving and pots of herbs also add an English garden feel.
Bon Traveler
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Hang a Hammock, Trees or No Trees
If you have a tiny outdoor space, you can still take advantage of the fresh air in style. Hang a slim hammock and then make it pop with a jute area rug, fun throw pillows, and floor cushions for extra seating—no trees necessary. At DIY fence adds to the island vibe while also enhancing privacy.
Lauren Stephanie Wells
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Add Some Statement-Making Chairs
This patio is both approachable and design-forward, laid-back and put together.
For a similar vibe, opt for sling chairs that make a statement. Or if you're crafty, find some affordable sling chairs and paint the canvas yourself.
Nicole Franzen
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Indulge Your Hobbies
If you love taking care of plants, build a tiny greenhouse in your backyard. A small glassed-in space will allow your plants to flourish and let you enjoy them rain or shine.
PHOTO: Anson Smart; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Keep Architecture In Mind
Use the architectural elements of your home to your advantage. At this house designed by Arent & Pyke, an indoor bench extends outside. This removes the need for patio furniture and opens up more space for tiles and greenery. It's also a great way to create a flow between indoors and out.
Fantastic Frank
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Go Grayscale
Though this backyard is tiny, it feels like a practical and stylish space.
The heat lamp promises warmth on chilly nights and the floor cushions are great for extra lounge seating. The whitewashed wood deck keeps the tonal color story alive and well.
Design Ideas That Will Transform Your Patio
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
Tierra Madre Fine Gardens
Tierra Madre Fine Gardens
An example of the original design: a small pergola in the courtyard of a private house in the backyard in the neoclassical (modern classic) style with a covering of paving stones and fence
Kalorama Contemporary
JHLA | Jennifer Horn Landscape Architecture
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Del Mar Exterior Renovation
SJS Studios Inc.
Bluestone Pavers, custom Teak Wood banquette with cement tile inlay, Bluestone firepit, custom outdoor kitchen with Teak Wood, concrete waterfall countertop with Teak surround.
Staghorn NYC Rooftop Gardens
Staghorn NYC
Staghorn NYC
Photo of a small modern style yard with containerized plants and paving slabs without sun protection from
Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Jetton Construction, Inc.
This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home.
This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer
Entertaining Space
Susan Cohan Gardens
Custom trellis stained Benjamin Moore Yorktowne Green HC-133 are supports for espaliered apple trees and a backdrop for a small deer resistant perennial bed.
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Inspiration for homeliness: a small classic yard with clinker paving
Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking.
“The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.
Low maintenance garden
Garden Blueprints
Fresh design idea: small backyard in classical style with gravel - great interior photo
garden in the sun
CATO creative Ltd
home comfort: a small backyard in a modern style with paving slabs and a fence without sun protection
Small city garden
Boekel Tuinen
Cozy outside living room.
Sitting underneath the pergola with a protective cloth. Garden made up of 50-50 plants-hard materials. Transparent bridge over a small pond. Lighting provided for evening use. Arjan Boekel
Small space, Big Impact
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
A flagstone patio with raised planting beds veneered in natural stone create a big impact in this small backyard. A spill pot fountain adds ambiance to this backyard retreat. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Flowering Shade
FormLA Landscaping
The roof extension covering the front doorstep of the south-facing home needs help cooling the space. Western Redbud is a beautiful way to do just that.
30 creative small yard design ideas
Original and practical ways to organize a small yard. Do not be afraid to combine seemingly incompatible objects, use optical illusion and zoning techniques.
You are sure to find your own, comfortable and amazing design that will bring you pleasure and delight others!
Plan!
The area must not be flat and easily visible. Do not lay straight paths that visually reduce distances.
Plan your yard to include functional areas. Arches, screens, container plants, paving with different materials, terracing will help you zone the site.
Make even a short walk around the site rich in sensations: plant spicy, fragrant plants; a gravel path can rustle pleasantly underfoot; berry bushes will give you the opportunity to eat some delicious berries.
Make paths large enough for two people to walk on.
Organizing storage areas and matching colors
Where do you store your garden tools, children's toys, bike or watering hoses?
Decide where to store these things.
Then there will be more free space in the yard, the look will not cling to piles of scattered objects, the feeling of clutter will disappear.
For a smaller yard, limit the color palette to a few soothing shades. For example, white, silver, pearl, sand colors will be a great contrast for plants and yard elements, and will also be clearly visible even at night.
Light colors will visually make the space lighter and more voluminous. Cold shades of blue and gray will visually push the boundaries of the yard.
Dark plants in the background will create an extra depth effect. Your territory will appear larger than it actually is.
Using lighting
The level of illumination plays a big role in the perception of the space of the yard. Brightly lit areas immediately catch the eye, shady areas are convenient for secluded resting places hidden from view. Be sure to consider these nuances when planning.
Use artificial lighting, because even at night you can highlight interesting elements or entire areas: a patio, a central path, a bench, a beautiful plant or a flowerpot.
The LED lighting options are sure to please you with their cost-effectiveness and ease of placement. Such a backlight is easy to install and invisible in the daytime.
Flowers and plants
Do not plant a lot of different plants if the area is limited. Stop for a few spectacular views, trees with a neat, narrow crown.
Place tall (evergreen) plants in the background, in the middle plant low bushes of hydrangeas, roses, astilbes, and in the foreground low-growing petunias, pelargonium, coleus, hosta, geyhera, lobelia.
Use vertical landscaping and use other surfaces with good access for planting and lawns (eg garage roof).
Pay attention to landscaping the yard with moss! With a small area, this method is definitely not to be overlooked.
