Small Sanctuary – Turning a Tiny Yard Into a Petit Paradise
This helpful Guest Post was submitted by Sarah Williams.
Do you have a small area in your house which is only used to store useless items? Do you not use that yard because it is always stuffed with things and there is no appealing factor to it? Why not transform it into something that you and everyone else will love? Read on to know how can you convert it into the prettiest hangout place of your house:
Clean and screen
The first task is to wipe it clean to get an idea of what actually is the size of the space. It will also allow you to dispose of unwanted, non-usable items which are unnecessarily lying in the yard for a long time. Check before you throw away the neglected items, as they might be of some use in transforming the yard. Knowing the available space is essential to understand what can or cannot be used.
Dig ‘em up
You literally have to dig up the yard but not immediately, so don’t be confused! This simply means that you should research thoroughly about different yard products and accessories, experts in the industry, ideas of other yard transformations and many more important things. This is crucial to ensure your transformation is as per your desires. Experts can guide you through the whole process and ensure no errors during the modification.
To completely turn your yard, you need to have a substantial budget because you’ll have to buy many products and accessories. Other than that, you will also require equipment to accomplish the job. Plan out the things that you may require and think twice before buying anything. Get creative with the decor and find things that look pretty but doesn’t cost much, like flower baskets, lights and pebbles, etcetera. Be it planks on the wall, artificial grass, pots for the boundary or bricks on the floor, you need to be sure before you buy them. You should choose a theme which complements your budget to make sure you don’t go overboard with it.
Design in line
This just means that you should measure the area properly to create a design that fits the space. What if you order some accessory, but it does not fit the area? What will you do then? Usually happens with the flooring and furniture, so it is better to take appropriate measurements and accordingly design a blueprint and order stuff, like chairs, tables, wooden flooring panels and stands, etcetera.
Add little ornaments
Making a petit paradise out of your yard is not challenging if you plan it well. Don’t lose heart because your yard is tiny, as you can still make it look simply beautiful. The idea is to add little ornaments and go for cute items more than extravagant stuff because that would look stuffed and make the place look even smaller. The science of interior design states that you should choose small accessories for small spaces and vice-versa at all times. The colour theme should be something vibrant, and the furniture should be cute, comfy and pretty. Play with nature to make it look picture perfect.
Picture perfect
Once you are through with all of the above, then your yard is ready to be the best place to sit with your loved ones and click beautiful memories. Everything won’t be perfect at first, but you can take suggestions from your family and friends to change a few things, like the lighting can be a little off for the pictures or the seating too few for your family. All these can be managed by installing mats and adorable chairs for the kids. No problem will be irreversible, so don’t worry. You just have to be creative and hardworking to ensure the execution is completed only after your tiny yard is transformed into a petit paradise.
