Backyards don’t have to be big to be beautiful. This has been proven time and time again in countless of design ideas we often find in lifestyle magazines, TV shows, and home design websites. If you have a tiny space to spare in your yard, and you’re considering of improving that space for a backyard, then you have come to the right place. We have scoured the internet for some of the tiniest, but charming backyard you can find out there. Check it out.
Having a small but beautiful backyard is about knowing what things to put and where to place them. This backyard for example, doesn’t have a lot of space, but look at how spacious it looks and feels like. Furniture are pushed to the side, making it look bigger than it is.
Also, you don’t need a lot of furniture to make a relaxing backyard. A pair of metal chairs and outdoor table can provide the comfort you need. This one strategically utilized its backyard space to be able to put a homemade pond in the backyard.
The key to a beautiful backyard is all about balancing the space. This backyard for example, balances the space for greeneries (plants and grass) and dwelling (bricks and outdoor table and chairs. Flowering plants are placed on the side.
You can have a swimming pool even with a small backyard space, and this modernly designed backyard is a good example on how to do it. It looks tiny, but definitely feels spacious.
This contemporary patio design features beautiful pastels to accentuate the space. It uses white sofa with orange cushion and blue pouffe to brighten up the patio. White pendant lights also provide simple contemporary look.
This outdoor living room is strategically designed in the backyard. It is anchored by a fire pit on a decomposed granite patio. It’s the perfect place for evening gatherings and drinking and dining with friends.
Another contemporary design patio which features simple set of furniture and nice use of soft-toned colors to blend in with all the greeneries. All the plants are placed on the sides to make way for the outdoor living room at the center.
This yard is designed to be summer-ready. The horizontal fence panels provide the optical illusion of larger space. Red dining chairs are included to provide perfect contrast to the wood and greens.
To maximize the tiny space, you need to create various spaces. This deck for example, features multiple spaces, namely the benches with the shelf storage, the spaces for the potted plants, etc. Also, string lights and candle help connect the spaces better, making them feel like they’re meant to work together.
This backyard garden design idea shows us how to maximize each inch of space and make it look beautiful, without spending big amount of money. Notice the wooden deck and how it connects the backyard to the house.
Owners of this space wanted to have an outdoor space for dining and relaxing. The yard is surrounded with lush plants, while the outdoor chairs and a table provides an intimate space for two.
Another easy way to put an outdoor living room space in your backyard is by simply placing brick flooring and sofa set. Nothing fancy in this backyard, but it looks beautiful and cozy, perfect place to chitchat with your friends.
Okay this may not seem so tiny, but it’s hard to consider as big either. The owners of this yard perfectly used the space for various purposes. They pushed the sofa to the side for a living space and placed an 8-seater dining table on the other end. The lush plants are also well-maintained, keeping the backyard look neat and clean.
Add personal touch to your backyard such as decorating it with pebbles and rocks. Make way for a path walk and enclose the space to make it look bigger.
This backyard features a pool surrounded with brown stone planter box and white wooden lounges, a perfect spot to relax and unwind during summer. The lush greens are placed on the side, providing the refreshing look and much needed shades in the morning and afternoon.
Who says you can put an outdoor living room and outdoor dining room in a tiny backyard. With careful planning, you can customize your tiny backyard. This backyard may not have the space for grass, but the potted plants and colorful flowers make up for a charming space.
This is probably the best example of tiny. The built-in L-shaped bench functions as a dining and a living room space. Plants are placed on a vertical fashion to allow your eyes to travel upward, giving you an optical illusion of larger space.