SMALL BACKYARD DESIGN PLANNING
To accommodate our growing population and combat the growing cost of our housing market, Australians are seeing an increase in smaller block divisions for new home builds and an increase in smaller residential options, including semi-detached homes, townhouses and apartments. We've put together a few considerations for homeowners with limited space to help you create your ideal outdoor living space.
UNDERSTAND THE MAIN PURPOSE OF YOUR INTENDED SPACE
- IS YOUR BACKYARD AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HOME LIVING SPACE?
- WILL YOU FACTOR STORAGE INCLUSIONS?
- HOW IMPORTANT IS GREEN SPACE?
- DOES YOUR DREAM DESIGN INCLUDE A SPA OR POOL?
- IS A PRIVACY WALL PART OF YOUR DESIGN PLAN?
- CONSIDER THEMES
- IS LOW MAINTENANCE A PRIORITY?
Once you've outlined the components of your dream yard, it's time to start designing.
SAVVY SPACE SAVER IDEAS
1) PURPOSEFUL SPACES.
Creating distinct areas in your yard will open the space up and make it feel bigger.
2) DUAL PURPOSE FURNITURE.
Incorporating pieces of furniture which double as storage is a practical way to make your backyard feel and look bigger.
3) AVOID CLUTTER.
A cluttered yard can start to feel small very quickly! Designing an open-plan living space not only creates better flow, it also offers spaciousness.
4) COLOUR SMART.
Soft, neutral colour schemes will add a sense of spaciousness.
5) SPACE SAVERS.
Free your entertaining area avoiding bulky furniture and using foldaway chairs and clothesline.
6) UTILISE WALLS.
Walls can act as a privacy fence, space divider and structural element to seating, vertical gardens, water features and BBQ spaces.
7) RETRACTABLE WALLS, CEILINGS & BI-FOLDS.
These inclusions allow you the stylish luxury and practical options to maximise your living space.
THE DESIGN AND ZONE PLANNING STAGE
1) IDENTIFY YOUR ZONES. It's important to consider your design goal, and practical factors such as underground utilities, the impact of your design on neighboring yards, your own privacy, access to water and electrical points, will you be planning an irrigation system for your green space? Council approvals and guidelines for your design.
2) MEASURE THE ALLOCATED SPACE FOR EACH ZONE
3) GET INSPIRED - UTILISE ONLINE PORTALS TO GAIN ACCESS TO DESIGN LAYOUTS FOR INSPIRATION
4) USE DESIGN WEBSITES AND/OR APPS TO PLAN AND VISUALISE YOUR PROJECT
BUDGET PLANNING
Planning your budget includes listing all associated building and landscape costs, bank interest/payment terms. If this project is intended to generate a rental return - it is recommended you add a buffer of at least 6 months in the event rental income is delayed, and always factor additional utility costs into your budget planning.
OBTAINING QUOTES
This can seem like a daunting step... but like any task, you simply need to know what you wish to achieve, set a goal and go for it. To help you obtain the best possible quote for your needs, we recommend you read our blog
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