Whether you’re living in an apartment, condo, townhouse, or a house with a tiny yard, there are plenty of ways to maximize outdoor living areas for small spaces. Learn how to transform your outdoor living space with these creative and budget-friendly design tips and DIY hacks!
Not all outdoor living areas are created equally. The best way to make the most of your outdoor space is to take full inventory of the area first, then consider what design ideas will work for that space!
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Have a lot of green space? Sometimes less is more! Rather than adding a deck or an outdoor kitchen, focus on maintaining an open space. You can add flair to your outdoor living area with a hammock, a small fountain or sculpture, or plants like boxwoods. No natural grass in your backyard? You can add eco-friendly green space with an artificial lawn!
Patios are ideal for backyard living spaces because you can easily make them fit any landscape with flexible building materials like stone, gravel, bricks, and pebbles! Decks are a great option to merge the indoors with the outdoors and can give the illusion of a bigger backyard. To brighten up your patio or deck, add string lights to your space!
Photo via @houseofnerhagen
Just because you’re in an apartment or condo doesn’t mean you can’t design a cozy and cute outdoor living room. Make your outdoor balcony the ultimate destination for watching the sunset or reading while soaking up the sun.
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Does your home have a small backyard? If you don’t have space behind your home, take advantage of the land on the side of your house or townhome. Most backyard design ideas can be scaled down to fit a side yard.
If you’re low on space but you have a front or back porch, make the most of every inch in your outdoor living area! A chair swing or fountain on the porch can turn an otherwise unused space into a comfortable outdoor living room.
Photo via @johnbaranellodesign
Don’t let lack of space keep you from achieving your backyard dreams! A small outdoor living space with a pool is possible. Go for a smaller in-ground or above-ground pool and get creative with seating layouts and landscape design.
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Is your outdoor living space too small for a large outdoor kitchen? You can set up a small kitchen in your backyard by adding a grill, a small outdoor bar, or even a garden pizza oven for entertaining.
What makes a great outdoor space? Some rules and backyard design tips and tricks are universal. Check out these timeless choices and make your small outdoor living area rich with style!
Let nature be your best design accent! Whether you’re looking for cute apartment patio ideas or outdoor room ideas for small spaces, less is more! Simplicity is your best friend when dealing with a limited backyard living space.
Photo via @frontgate
The simplest trick to conquering small outdoor living spaces is distraction! A few bright accents will divert neighbors and friends away from noticing the size of your yard, helping them focus on the fun.
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While color is great to draw in attention, too many bright pops and patterns can make your space seem cluttered. Stick to classic neutrals like white, gray, or beige for the majority of your patio furniture and backyard living space!
If you’re low on outdoor space because you’re in a townhome or condo, adding vertical space can create more room for decor, but it can also add some much-needed privacy! Creating a lattice privacy wall, a pallet fence, or a succulent wall are great ways to add privacy and better utilize vertical space in your outdoor living area.
Photo via @ggemdesign
Just because your backyard living space is small doesn’t mean you can’t create separate areas. While it might seem best to keep your outdoor area as open as possible, creating distinct sections for specific activities can actually make a space seem larger. Separating a play area from an outdoor living room can give each area its own place for entertaining in your backyard.
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Expand your backyard by bringing nature past your doorway and into your home! Flowing curtains, glass doors, and plants can all help seamlessly merge your available space into an indoor/outdoor room.
Curious how to build an outdoor living space in a small area? One of the simplest ways to better utilize your backyard space is to choose smart, functional furniture!
Photo via @mrtnz_ww
Choose outdoor furniture that can be used for multiple purposes! No need to lose precious space to coolers when you can ice your drinks in the center of your patio table. Want to make your own table with a built-in cooler instead of buying one? Follow these DIY instructions to transform your current patio table!
Make corners work for you! Especially if you have a deck or patio with walls or a ledge, L-shaped patio furniture can seamlessly run the perimeter of your outdoor living space. This means more room for friends, family, and outdoor activities!
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Sometimes, certain furniture just won’t fit. So trade in large patio tables for a small coffee table instead. As long as you and your guests have somewhere to set drinks, no one will really miss the big table.
Photo via @roda.official
Maximizing your small outdoor living space can be as simple as choosing glass patio furniture. Thick patio sets visually stop the eye and make the space feel cluttered. Open up even the tiniest of backyards with clear furniture like coffee tables, side tables, or dining tables!
Ditch outdoor chairs for benches! Particularly if you have a small or narrow backyard, long benches allow you to push seating up against a wall or fence and get more seats for guests.
Photo via @siandsi_woodshop
Think vertically with your patio furniture, too! Tall top outdoor tables and chairs help create long, clean lines even in the most cramped spaces. Whether you’re working with a small courtyard or mini porch, a tall table can accommodate more people in a limited space!
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The sky’s the limit when it comes to utilizing vertical space! Transform your backyard living area into a cozy living room or kitchen by adorning your pergola with lights, plants, and even floating vases. Searching for creative ways to hang your plants? Check out these unique DIY planter ideas!
Small backyards can still have attention-grabbing focal points! Creating a central focus for guests can help your outdoor living space seem bigger. Try one of these ideas to tie your space together!
Photo via @bright.light.interior
Do you have an extra narrow patio or deck? Try installing a rectangular outdoor fire pit that can more easily squeeze into snug outdoor living spaces. Then, add chairs next to the fire pit for entertaining your guests.
Creating a beautiful outdoor living space isn’t difficult when you have good lighting. Interesting light fixtures and Edison string lights will attract eyes and really brighten up any backyard.
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Creating a beautiful outdoor living space isn’t difficult when you have good lighting. Interesting light fixtures and Edison string lights will attract eyes and really brighten up any backyard.
Photo via @nogueiraecamillo.arq
Have you always wanted a garden in your backyard? Vertical space isn’t just for privacy fences and hanging decor. It’s also great for starting a garden in a small space and displaying your favorite succulents or flowers!
Create the illusion of more room by landscaping your small space by creating an elevated patio or deck to your outdoor living area! Making separate levels with a brick patio or raised flower beds will provide visual separation that helps your outdoor space appear larger.
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Need to store patio furniture or gardening tools while you’re designing your small outdoor space? Extra Space Storage has storage facilities throughout the country. Find secure storage near you!
Whether you’re living in an apartment, condo, townhouse, or a house with a tiny yard, there are plenty of ways to maximize outdoor living areas for small spaces. Learn how to transform your outdoor living space with these creative and budget-friendly design tips and DIY hacks!
Not all outdoor living areas are created equally. The best way to make the most of your outdoor space is to take full inventory of the area first, then consider what design ideas will work for that space!
Have a lot of green space? Sometimes less is more! Rather than adding a deck or an outdoor kitchen, focus on maintaining an open space. You can add flair to your outdoor living area with a hammock, a small fountain or sculpture, or plants like boxwoods. No natural grass in your backyard? You can add eco-friendly green space with an artificial lawn!
Patios are ideal for backyard living spaces because you can easily make them fit any landscape with flexible building materials like stone, gravel, bricks, and pebbles! Decks are a great option to merge the indoors with the outdoors and can give the illusion of a bigger backyard. To brighten up your patio or deck, add string lights to your space!
Photo via @houseofnerhagen
Just because you’re in an apartment or condo doesn’t mean you can’t design a cozy and cute outdoor living room. Make your outdoor balcony the ultimate destination for watching the sunset or reading while soaking up the sun.
Does your home have a small backyard? If you don’t have space behind your home, take advantage of the land on the side of your house or townhome. Most backyard design ideas can be scaled down to fit a side yard.
If you’re low on space but you have a front or back porch, make the most of every inch in your outdoor living area! A chair swing or fountain on the porch can turn an otherwise unused space into a comfortable outdoor living room.
Photo via @johnbaranellodesign
Don’t let lack of space keep you from achieving your backyard dreams! A small outdoor living space with a pool is possible. Go for a smaller in-ground or above-ground pool and get creative with seating layouts and landscape design.
Is your outdoor living space too small for a large outdoor kitchen? You can set up a small kitchen in your backyard by adding a grill, a small outdoor bar, or even a garden pizza oven for entertaining.
What makes a great outdoor space? Some rules and backyard design tips and tricks are universal. Check out these timeless choices and make your small outdoor living area rich with style!
Let nature be your best design accent! Whether you’re looking for cute apartment patio ideas or outdoor room ideas for small spaces, less is more! Simplicity is your best friend when dealing with a limited backyard living space.
Photo via @frontgate
The simplest trick to conquering small outdoor living spaces is distraction! A few bright accents will divert neighbors and friends away from noticing the size of your yard, helping them focus on the fun.
While color is great to draw in attention, too many bright pops and patterns can make your space seem cluttered. Stick to classic neutrals like white, gray, or beige for the majority of your patio furniture and backyard living space!
If you’re low on outdoor space because you’re in a townhome or condo, adding vertical space can create more room for decor, but it can also add some much-needed privacy! Creating a lattice privacy wall, a pallet fence, or a succulent wall are great ways to add privacy and better utilize vertical space in your outdoor living area.
Photo via @ggemdesign
Just because your backyard living space is small doesn’t mean you can’t create separate areas. While it might seem best to keep your outdoor area as open as possible, creating distinct sections for specific activities can actually make a space seem larger. Separating a play area from an outdoor living room can give each area its own place for entertaining in your backyard.
Expand your backyard by bringing nature past your doorway and into your home! Flowing curtains, glass doors, and plants can all help seamlessly merge your available space into an indoor/outdoor room.
Curious how to build an outdoor living space in a small area? One of the simplest ways to better utilize your backyard space is to choose smart, functional furniture!
Photo via @mrtnz_ww
Choose outdoor furniture that can be used for multiple purposes! No need to lose precious space to coolers when you can ice your drinks in the center of your patio table. Want to make your own table with a built-in cooler instead of buying one? Follow these DIY instructions to transform your current patio table!
Make corners work for you! Especially if you have a deck or patio with walls or a ledge, L-shaped patio furniture can seamlessly run the perimeter of your outdoor living space. This means more room for friends, family, and outdoor activities!
Sometimes, certain furniture just won’t fit. So trade in large patio tables for a small coffee table instead. As long as you and your guests have somewhere to set drinks, no one will really miss the big table.
Photo via @roda.official
Maximizing your small outdoor living space can be as simple as choosing glass patio furniture. Thick patio sets visually stop the eye and make the space feel cluttered. Open up even the tiniest of backyards with clear furniture like coffee tables, side tables, or dining tables!
Ditch outdoor chairs for benches! Particularly if you have a small or narrow backyard, long benches allow you to push seating up against a wall or fence and get more seats for guests.
Photo via @siandsi_woodshop
Think vertically with your patio furniture, too! Tall top outdoor tables and chairs help create long, clean lines even in the most cramped spaces. Whether you’re working with a small courtyard or mini porch, a tall table can accommodate more people in a limited space!
The sky’s the limit when it comes to utilizing vertical space! Transform your backyard living area into a cozy living room or kitchen by adorning your pergola with lights, plants, and even floating vases. Searching for creative ways to hang your plants? Check out these unique DIY planter ideas!
Small backyards can still have attention-grabbing focal points! Creating a central focus for guests can help your outdoor living space seem bigger. Try one of these ideas to tie your space together!
Photo via @bright.light.interior
Do you have an extra narrow patio or deck? Try installing a rectangular outdoor fire pit that can more easily squeeze into snug outdoor living spaces. Then, add chairs next to the fire pit for entertaining your guests.
Creating a beautiful outdoor living space isn’t difficult when you have good lighting. Interesting light fixtures and Edison string lights will attract eyes and really brighten up any backyard.
Creating a beautiful outdoor living space isn’t difficult when you have good lighting. Interesting light fixtures and Edison string lights will attract eyes and really brighten up any backyard.
Photo via @nogueiraecamillo.arq
Have you always wanted a garden in your backyard? Vertical space isn’t just for privacy fences and hanging decor. It’s also great for starting a garden in a small space and displaying your favorite succulents or flowers!
Create the illusion of more room by landscaping your small space by creating an elevated patio or deck to your outdoor living area! Making separate levels with a brick patio or raised flower beds will provide visual separation that helps your outdoor space appear larger.
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Need to store patio furniture or gardening tools while you’re designing your small outdoor space? Extra Space Storage has storage facilities throughout the country. Find secure storage near you!
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