How To Make The Most Of A Small Outdoor Space

From balconies to apartment patios to constrained urban dwellings, small outdoor spaces deserve quality outdoor furniture, too. Creating an outdoor setting with wicker furniture and the perfect design elements can give the illusion of more space and provide an ideal environment for entertaining and relaxing. The following ideas can offer some helpful tips for making the most of a diminutive outdoor patio or lounge area:

Choose a Focal Point

In creating optimal décor, less is often more. Avoid cluttering a small space with too many pieces and instead start with a focal point and build around it. A focal point might be your dining setting, an outdoor lounge, or a  hanging egg chair, depending upon your wants and preferences. Allow additional items to accent and complement the focal point, not compete with it. An outdoor furniture sale can yield great discounts and pricing on outdoor chairs and sun lounges.

Go Vertical

The use of vertical lines and design elements can bring an expansive and uplifting feel to your outdoor space. Consider “going vertical” with stacked storage, tall art pieces and slender trees to take advantage of this visual effect.

Use Multi-Functional Pieces

Multi-use garden furniture can be a smart and effective solution when furnishing a smaller space. Consider modular outdoor settings that can be changed and adjusted to fit your outdoor entertaining needs. A wicker storage box can double as a bench. An extension table can allow you to have a larger sized table only when needed.

Use Colour and Pattern Sparingly

“Busy” fabric looks and detailed, elaborate patio paver patterns can have the effect of instantly making a small space look smaller. Bright or dark colours can also have a stifling effect. Choose cushions and pillow fabric patterns wisely to ensure an open, uncluttered look and a more expansive feel in even the most space-challenged outdoor area.

Light colours in tile, patio pavers, furniture, and cushion fabrics can help create the illusion that your space is larger. However, dark colours that are strategically placed can cause areas to recede in space and look bigger. Alternating light earth tones and darker tones can have a relaxing, sedating effect that can make your space seem larger and more expansive than it really is.

Smaller outdoor spaces are one of the challenges of apartment or city dwelling, but there are some key ways to offset this issue. Fortunately, you can select and arrange outdoor furniture such as an outdoor lounge setting or wicker furniture to help optimise your relaxing and entertaining options. Use these tips to assist in making the most of your smaller-sized outdoor space design and décor when shopping at Outdoor Furniture Ideas.