18 space-savvy solutions for your pint-sized garden

Brackenbury House, Neil Dusheiko Architects Neil Dusheiko Architects Taman Modern
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Knowing what to do with a small garden can be difficult, but it's all a case of knowing how to make the most of your outdoor space and addressing everything you want it to do for you. After all, what's the point in having a garden that you can't eat in, if that's your dream? 

We've found some really special small gardens that have found simple ways to make the most of every inch of space at their disposal, so get your landscaping hat on and let's see what you can transplant into your own space!

1. Have a super little outbuilding to stow away untidy garden items

2. Mix seating and planters for a seamless look

3. Choose to either use the width or the length of your garden. It will create a far better aesthetic

4. Keep planters at the very edges, or they will encroach on your space too much

5. Choose furniture that has built-in storage. This will be a lifesaver in summer when you have books and snacks to accommodate!

6. Make everything as multifunctional as possible. These lighting seats are incredible!

7. Scale everything back and use the corners

8. Less is more if you want a bigger space to sit in, so just opt for a couple of pots

9. Double stack planters to give the feeling of height when a big footprint isn't possible

10. Don't try to rationalise or normalise a weirdly shaped spot. Use it exactly as is and take advantage of odd patches of ground as borders

11. Think about adding a mirror to a small garden. You'd do it indoors to increase perceived space, so why not here?

12. Add a little colour to detract from the small proportions

13. Stick to natural materials if you want furniture to blend in and not draw attention to itself. Remember, keep it low!

14. Embrace curved furniture in order to make the most of a small spot. Rectangles need to properly tessellate, but curves can go anywhere

15. Identify the key functionality you want your garden to perform, then spotlight it. This dining plinth is everything!

16. Add a little practicality to the proceedings, if you can. We love the green roof on this bicycle shelter! Everything you need and a pretty aesthetic

17. Low profile seating, kept to the corners, will help to open out a central area enormously

18. Building seating and a barbecue into your garden walls will leave the rest of the space totally free

For more garden inspiration, take a look at his Ideabook: 10 Of The Best Small Garden Designs You'll See.

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