Going out into your garden can offer so many benefits, whether you just want to enjoy the fresh air or do a spot of pruning. However, if it is cramped it can make you feel quite claustrophobic and might not feel like a nice space to be in. especially if you find yourself backing onto your neighbour’s garden too.
There are some tips and tricks to help make your garden look more spacious, so you can create a relaxing environment, and this piece is going to show you how. Read on to find out more.
Hide Your Garden’s Boundaries
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to make your garden look more spacious is to give it the impression that it never ends. If you can see where the four walls are in your garden, it can give you more of a closed-in impression, which is why if you remove this visual ‘cage-like’ component, you are free to believe that the trees and plants stretch on for miles.
Hiding the boundaries with plants and trees is an excellent way to disguise walls and fences, and make your garden appear much bigger than it is. That being said, it can also be an expensive means of altering your garden if you need it to be completely covered, so make sure to factor this into a budget. Artificial plants and flowers are cheaper but might not give you the effect you are looking for.
Choose Low and Compact Furniture
Having somewhere to sit in your garden is a big part of enjoying it. However, large and bulky furniture will be the first thing to take up the space you do have.
If you are looking for the right furniture to open up your garden, look for a wooden bench outdoor, and make sure you opt for some low garden chairs as well. Benches can be pressed against the wall so you can utilise the middle space while having somewhere to sit, and lower chairs can be placed anywhere you might need them but will not tower over everything and can help create a snug feel.
Use Mirrors
Mirrors are an age-old trick in helping make places appear more spacious than they are. Gardens might not be the first place you would think to put mirrors, but this trick can be used anywhere, and the garden can benefit from their reflective magic.
There is no right or wrong way to place mirrors around your garden, so just experiment with different places to see what you prefer and what looks best.
Use Moveable Accessories
Moveable accessories are an excellent way to get more from your space, as you can alter it however you see fit. Hammocks, beanbags, and small tables all work well if you want a moveable setup, as you will be able to put them away when they are not in use and use the space for something different, such as hosting social gatherings that require more space.