Doing up the exterior of your property is often harder to accomplish than the inside, as it’s likely that you’ll have less experience as a landscaping and garden designer than you will as a home stylist.
Tackling the back and front gardens can be tough enough, but what if you have a side yard as well? It’s just another aspect of the house that you need to give due consideration.
Side yards are a little stretch of land that runs down the sides of your home, connecting the front and backyards, and more often than not they’re a little bit neglected, usually just used as a thoroughfare, with function prioritised well above style and aesthetics.
But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way and you can still ensure that your side yard retains its sense of practicality while adding a bit of panache here and there, as well.
For example, if you still want your side yard to be a usable pathway, you can make it look stylish by using hard landscaping features and beautiful luxurious stone for the path itself, surrounding it with interesting planting to help bring it to life. Opting for taller varieties can work wonders in narrow spaces.
Alternatively, if you have the space and requisite level of privacy, you could consider installing an additional seating area outside, using minimalist patio furniture that suits the small space and won’t overpower it.
Or you could create a beautiful little contemporary courtyard with intriguing features like water fountains, wooden and terracotta planters, and little benches to perch upon. Having an additional place where you can escape will prove invaluable once the project is finished – and you could add value to your home if you’re clever with your design ideas.