MyLiving Outdoors: Steel Verandah

In urban settings where outdoor space is at a premium, transforming a compact area into a luxurious retreat can seem challenging. With strategic design and the right products from MyLiving Outdoors, you can turn even the smallest garden into a stylish and serene oasis. Here’s how to enhance your outdoor area to maximise both beauty and functionality.

 

Planning is Essential 

Start by considering how you’ll use the space. Whether it’s for dining, relaxation, gardening or entertainment, defining the primary function will guide your design choices, from the selection of furniture and plants to the layout and materials used. A well-planned space ensures every inch is both beautiful and functional.

 

Zoning Your Space 

Pictures: RenoGuide.com.au

Dividing your garden into distinct zones for dining, lounging or gardening can help organise and maximise its use. MyLiving Outdoors’ range of products, like elegant paving solutions, decorative screens and versatile retaining walls, provides the perfect foundation for these defined areas.

 

Choosing Quality Over Quantity 

MyLiving Outdoors: Steel Verandah, Block Retaining Wall

Opt for durable, high-quality materials that offer both longevity and aesthetic appeal. MyLiving Outdoors provides premium pergolas, elegant paving solutions and robust retaining walls that can serve as foundational elements of your garden’s design.

 

Vertical and Practical Elements 

 

Make use of vertical space with vertical gardens or decorative screens which can beautify walls or fences without sacrificing ground area. MyLiving Outdoors has a range of outdoor screens in a selection of colours and styles. Combine them with vertical gardens, which can be practical as well as decorative; think espaliered fruit trees or vertical herb gardens! Also, consider multi-functional items like benches with built-in storage or an extendable table to conserve space. Strategically placed retaining walls can also double as seating – keep some outdoor cushions on hand that can be brought out when you entertain guests.

 

MyLiving Outdoors: Retaining Blocks (left)

Enhancing Ambiance with Lighting and Shade 

MyLiving Outdoors: Outdoor Lighting

Effective lighting and shade are crucial for year-round enjoyment. The right lighting not only highlights key features of your garden, it can make a small area appear larger and more inviting. MyLiving Outdoors offers a range of outdoor lighting to create the right ambiance and stylish shade solutions like pergolas and awnings to ensure comfort even on the sunniest days.

MyLiving Outdoors: Timber verandah

Outdoor Comfort 

For added privacy and protection from the elements, incorporating outdoor blinds can transform a simple patio into a secluded haven, ensuring you get maximum use all year round. MyLiving Outdoors specialises in these installations, providing options that enhance both privacy and usability. Adding MyLiving Outdoors electrical accessories such as outdoor fans, can help to keep your space cool during warmer months, while heating creates a cosy retreat during those winter months. MyLiving Outdoors can help you select the right electrical accessories to enhance your design.

MyLiving Outdoors: Timber Gable Verandah, Deck & Outdoor Blinds (Top) / Insulated Pergola with Fan & Downlights (Bottom)

Personalise Your Garden with Accessories

Accessories can make a significant difference in adding a touch of luxury to your small outdoor space. Include decorative pots, hanging plants or wall planters in your layout. Choosing quality outdoor items such as cushions, throws and wall decor also allows you to infuse your personal taste into your garden, making it a true reflection of your style.

Pots: Potted Thoughts, The Balcony Garden, Cushions and Throw: Eadie Lifestyle, Wall Art: Entanglements

Design and Installation Services 

Take advantage of MyLiving Outdoors’ expert design consultation and installation services to ensure you’re making the best use of your small outdoor space. Whether you’re integrating a verandah for additional cover or perfecting your garden’s layout, our professionals can handle every detail.

 

With careful planning and the right selections from MyLiving Outdoors, your small urban garden can become a luxurious retreat that you’ll love spending time in. Embrace the potential of your limited outdoor space and let us help you transform it into a private paradise.

 

We want to hear from you!

What shape is your garden, and how do you plan to use it? Share your thoughts and plans in the comments below.