You don’t need a huge yard to create an outdoor oasis. Even a cozy townhome deck can benefit from a small space landscaping design. If you want to enjoy the outdoors without traveling far, or host a small gathering al fresco, transform your outdoor space with clever landscaping.

Below, we’ll share three small space landscaping ideas to help you delight in your home, inside and out.

 

 

Small Space Landscaping Ideas for Your Outdoor Area

 

Create Perspective

Make decks and yards appear larger by designing a focal point. For example, group a table and chairs, then create a visual path toward them by lining up some plants and flowers. This path will immediately draw your eyes toward the focal point and make it seem farther away than it is.

 

If space permits, your focal point might be a gazebo, or a portable fire pit or a water feature. A fire pit can supply warmth, comfort, and natural light in the evenings. A water feature such as a waterfall, pond, or fountain is perfect for any outdoor location around your home.

 

Design Vertically

When outdoor space is limited, you want to preserve as much of it as possible. No matter how you decorate your outdoor space, keep it uncluttered, so you’ll enjoy relaxing there. One excellent way to make an area look spacious without clutter is to decorate vertically.

 

Utilize tall plants such as trees, shrubs, and evergreens to add depth to your outdoor space. These plants can enhance privacy if you have a shallow wall. They also immediately catch your eye once you enter the area. If you have a tall fence, consider incorporating wall planters and vines.

 

Utilize Color and Texture

Whatever your type of home, you can invigorate its outdoor area with jewel-tone potted plants or pastel blooms. The key is to position these colors where you’ll encounter them often.

 

This landscaping concept is ideal for townhomes without massive yard space. Plants can also serve as points of interest, especially with beautifully decorated containers and pots. In townhomes with limited green space, you can create elegance and a boost of nature right outside your door.

 

Bring character to your small space by incorporating texture. For instance, add fabric seating and pillows, or utilize furniture crafted from wood or metal. Ingeniously combined colors and textures can provide depth and make a small area appear much more significant than its actual size.

 

 

Another Way to Enjoy A Small Outdoor Space

These small landscaping concepts can transform your generic outdoor area into a vibrant and spacious one. But the right home in the right neighborhood will also help you appreciate your own space.

 

In business for over 30 years, we’ve been building luxury townhomes, estate homes and single-family homes in desirable community locations in the Washington, D.C. metro, like Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. 

 

Contact us today to discover your next place for a cozy outdoor nook, and check out our locations to see everything our luxury homes provide.