17 ideas to make a small patio look beautiful

Asha Bogenfuerst Asha Bogenfuerst
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If when you see your patio you think there is no way to make it beautiful because of its size, you are making a big mistake because regardless of the proportions, all spaces have a way to beautify themselves. In this new book of ideas, we bring you 17 ideas that you will surely love and will make you want to revolutionize that small and elongated patio that you never thought possible to change.

1. Simple decoration on the shore

If the patio you have is a lot of traffic you can decorate it with small pine trees on one side, they are very easy to plant, and fun to prune. Form figurines with them or create a garden planter planting them without much separation.

2. Delimiting areas with different materials

To give a very special touch to your patio you can change the asphalt or the grass for white river pebbles. The sensation that they will give you when walking on them will be magical, connecting you instantly with nature.

3. Create a small space for relaxation

Take advantage of the privacy that your small patio gives you to create a personal space. Place a pair of comfortable chairs for outdoor, make a comfortable space to walk and go. You can take the breath you need.

4. Linear distribution and take advantage of the wall

A great idea to take advantage of the small patio is to place the furniture and decoration in a linear way, in order to leave space for transit, and in addition, it will be organized and organized.

5. A wall with bamboo pots

6. Plants in the corners

If the space is too small to place furniture, you can choose to create a tropical forest. Plant some palm trees and special ferns to withstand the sun and place a path in the center to take care of gardening.

7. A green wall

Take advantage of the height of your wall to make a vertical garden, this way you can have as much space as the fence will provide you to create your garden and at the same time have a wonderful view to the interior.

8. Place small pots

Give color to your asphalt patio with a little vegetation, be it ferns or flowers, you can add several pots to make your small patio a feeling. You will no longer feel bad about the size of that space.

9. If you distribute the space well, you can put a small pond

If you like the bohemian style you can decorate this space with some chandeliers with candles or yellow lights that give a dimmer light. Add a source that you like and complete this space of serenity and beauty.

10. A small garden and a bench to contemplate nature

The shelves or hanging pots are another way to take advantage of the long space and with little space, because you take the decorative elements to a height that allows you to keep the floor free for circulation.

11. What do you think of wooden planters with a lot of style? Large style planters

The planters are a variable of simple decoration and of much order because you do not need to have a space where to plant and you can maintain the vegetation in certain spaces that do not obstruct the passage of the patio.

12. Custom furniture

Sometimes the furniture we like exceeds the measurements of our spaces, if it is your case, we recommend that you do not panic, you can always send some beautiful furniture with an expert carpenter or interior designers.

13. Make your own greenhouse!

Get all the juice out of that patio turning it into a whole greenhouse. You do not need much space and you can adapt some tables to have all your favorite plant species.

14. Stones of stream and shrubs

When you get tired of work or you have to wait for your whole family to decide to leave the house you can place a bench at the edge of the pass. So you can take a break before entering the house or take advantage of the time you expect in a place of great comfort.

15. The best source of all

If you like the sources and do not see much potential in your patio, you can turn it into a wonderful fountain like this one. With a vertical garden and LED lighting in these modern lamps your patio will go from zero to spectacular.

16. A wooden floor will always look fabulous!

Not all is about vegetation, the change of textures in the surfaces is also a great way to take advantage of the space and change the current state of your yard.

17. Create a terrace and an organic garden

While you may not be able to place so many things in your yard, a few pieces of furniture will not hurt, as long as you can walk without jumping around.

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