If you think that having a small backyard means you can’t enjoy your outdoor space as much, think again. We’ve rounded up inspiring spaces and ideas to help you make the most of your backyard, whether you’re looking to spruce up your patio or add a cozy fire pit.
1. Make a tower for plants.
If you’re short on space but don’t want to scrimp on greenery, try elevating your plants (literally) using a plant stand. This DIY project from @greenconfetti cleverly makes use of an old ladder to free up space on the ground and add more plants to their small yard.
Instagram user @pyelovesplants has a very narrow yard, but that didn’t stop her from creating a beautiful space. She used pavers to embrace the trim space, then anchored the yard with a large acacia tree, and filled in with other plants for a multi-dimensional look.
A small yard didn’t stop @taliaroca from growing an amazing garden! She’s made the most of a tight corner that happens to get enough sunlight by creating a multi-level structure to house her vegetable plants.
Even a small yard can often house a hammock, so if you’d like to maximize your relaxation, consider adding one! This tiny yard shown on the Bob Vila site doesn’t have trees, so they’ve added a cool boho hammock on a stand for a great place to hang out.
A chic screen adds a bit of privacy in this super-tiny, narrow backyard shown on the Bob Vila site.
A particularly formal layout works well for this small townhome backyard from Foras Studio.
The folks at City Farmhouse transformed their small backyard into an inviting retreat with spots for dining and lounging, a vegetable garden, and a fire pit.
Just because you’re short on space doesn’t mean you need to skimp on the things you really want, like the tiny sauna shown on House Beautiful. There’s nothing wrong with skipping more traditional backyard elements like plants or a garden for things you really want, like a sauna.
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