With the COVID-19 pandemic controlling the majority of the last year, it has been difficult for everyone to maintain a normal lifestyle. If the pandemic has shown us anything it is that any outdoor space that we have we should cherish and not take for granted. Throughout 2020 and the beginning of 2021, many people have felt confined because they haven’t been able to leave their home for anything that isn’t essential. For those who have a minimal garden space, it is the perfect opportunity to make it feel less cramped and more useable. We are going to share with you some of our tips on how to make your garden area feel more spacious and create an outdoor space you can enjoy.

Create Zones

Creating different zones within your garden can help to give the illusion of extra space. Similar to when you are having plans drawn up for any building work, create your own plans that have certain zones for different elements of your garden. You may find that designing a flower area that is separate to your outside seating will make your garden feel less cramped and more spacious. The zones will create an organised feel to your garden allowing you to perfectly position everything.

Vertical Plants

When you only have a small amount of room available, but you are a lover of nature and love having plants in your garden, you may feel that you have to compromise, right? Wrong… To create more space for furniture and socialising plant vertically instead of lining up lots of pots. Planting living walls or hanging baskets will minimise the need for raised beds and cluttering your floor space. With no borders in your garden, you can use this space for furniture, outdoor rugs or any other garden accessories you would like to include.

Storage Seating

If space is an issue but seating is a necessity, furniture that is perhaps bespoke or has been cleverly created to have different purposes such as a bench that you can lift up with storage underneath, will save you space both inside and outside your home. Built-in garden furniture that can also be used as storage for cushions, rugs or your gardening tools will allow you to free up space inside your home and leave the exterior look neat and tidy.

At Arcadia Builders, we offer a range of building solutions to the North East including Garden Rooms, Extensions and New Build projects. For more information about how our services could help you make home improvements, call our team on 01748529700 or visit: www.arcadiabuilders.co.uk