Design Inspiration Ideas for Small Outdoor Living Spaces
San Diego is a beautiful city and living in it comes with plenty of perks, but unfortunately, the lot sizes aren’t always very big. We love incorporating big design ideas in small outdoor yards to help them live up to their potential. Don’t let your small yard keep you from having a staycation worthy yard that you’ll enjoy year round.
6 Small Living Space Design Ideas
Take Advantage of Your Side Yard Space
Set up an outdoor dining area on your side yard to take advantage of commonly unused space. Make your cozy spot complete with string lights, succulents, and a comfortable seating area. We recommend that you stick to a minimalist color scheme to keep your space inviting but not feeling cluttered.
Photo by Bloglovin’ + World Market
Utilize Potted Plants
Just because you don’t have room for a garden doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have plants in your outdoor living space. By utilizing potted plants, you are able to bring a gardeny feel to your space pace while also adding some fun color and design.
Photo by Bunnings Warehouse
Go Vertical
Planting vertically is ideal for small yards. Vertical gardens add texture and character to your space, while also dramatically increasing the amount of planting space you have. You are able to enjoy the fresh aroma and natural feel of having plants in your yard without taking up a ton of space.
Photo by The Everygirl
Stick to Your Color Scheme
By coming up with a color scheme and sticking to it, you can add multiple different elements to your space that come together in a cohesive and cozy yard to enjoy regularly. Don’t get carried away with too many colors and patterns or you will make your space feel much smaller and cluttered.
Photo by Albert Vecerka
Design is Key
This yard is perfect for entertaining guests even though it is a small area. That’s because the space was considered during the design process. By incorporating your seating area into the wall, you are saving a lot of space.
Photo by Warwick P. Hunt
Use any Space that you Have
Don’t just assume that the tiny corner on your patio only has space for one seat. Get creative with your design by considering different placement of the elements in your space. By turning this small couch sideways, you are able to incorporate tables, plants and even another chair.
Photo by The Everygirl + TargetStyle
We hope this blog helped inspire you to make some changes to your small outdoor living space. Just because you don’t have a huge yard doesn’t mean your space needs to lack character. With some creativity and thoughtful design, you can maximize your living space to enjoy for years to come. If you are interested in redesigning your outdoor area, give us a call!