Hello World! Welcome Friends! When it comes to swimming pools, don’t worry if you have a tiny backyard. What’s important is that you maximize the space that you have to create an outdoor living space that you and your family can enjoy.
Ready to get started? Here are some of our pool construction tips to make your tiny backyard appear larger.
Explore Pool Shapes
When it comes to choosing a swimming pool’s shape, box-shaped or rectangular-shaped pools usually come to mind. While either option works well, they may not always fit the available backyard space that you have.
If you have an irregularly-shaped backyard, you do not have to limit yourself to a standard-shaped pool. Explore other shapes that can make your backyard seem large. Give your backyard a more modern look and, and consider letter-shaped, kidney-shaped, amoeba-shaped pools, or custom shapes that you think might work. One tip to keep in mind if you want to make your tiny backyard appear larger is to think diagonally. Try installing pavers and your deck diagonally to elongate your space.
Maximize your Outdoor Living Space
If you have a small backyard, maximizing your available space is essential. While your first thought might be to place your pool in the center of your backyard, it might be better installing it on one side for you to get the most out of your outdoor living space.
Before moving forward with the design and construction process, your pool construction company should measure the square footage of your backyard so that they can make recommendations on how to maximize your space.
For small backyards, think about installing your pool on the side rather than in the middle of your yard. With the remaining space, you will be able to fit an outdoor patio as well.
If you have enough space, you can also look into putting up a gazebo, an awning or even an outdoor kitchen. Think about installing wall benches with hidden storage to save on space instead of using a large shed for pool supplies. Always keep in mind that you need to amplify the space that you have.
Add Levels to your Backyard
Backyards are usually level, which makes it easier for planning a swimming pool; however, if you want to make your space look bigger, you should try adding different levels to your backyard.
Talk to your contractor and discuss if you can add a sunken patio or garden steps going to the pool area. They will know best how to make the construction work to your favor. These touches will add a more elegant feel to your small backyard.
Highlight Focal Points
If you’re trying to make your tiny backyard space seem larger, consider highlighting at least one focal point. Place it at the back of the yard to create an optical illusion where one has to first look across the yard to see the focal point.
Create a dramatic aesthetic for your backyard by adding contemporary touches that can become focal points in your outdoor living space. Discuss with your pool construction company if you can add a small waterfall or stream system to your swimming pool. Explore lighting and illumination to highlight specific areas in your backyard too. These decorative elements will elevate your outdoor living space’s look and attract your guests’ attention.
Don’t Stray from your House Design
One excellent tip if you want to make your tiny backyard appear larger is to make your backyard look as if it is an extension of your house. This step will help in creating the illusion that your backyard is much larger than it is.
You can do this by letting the design elements from inside the house to flow into your outdoor living space as well. If you have a Mediterranean style for your home’s interior, you should maintain this style for your exterior as well. Since your house and backyard appears connected, your backyard seems larger as well.
Create a Grand Entrance
Want to divert people’s attention from how large or tiny your backyard is? Blow them away with a grand entrance to your space! You can use an arbor, pergola, or trellis covered in greenery to create a sort of doorway to your backyard. Add some string lights or fairy lights to make the ‘doorway’ more impressive. This trick will help convince your guests that your space is larger than it is.
Don’t Forget the Pool Equipment
Your swimming pool equipment is a necessity for you to keep your swimming pool in optimal condition; however, they may not necessarily go with your backyard’s overall look. If you want to achieve a more cohesive look for your outdoor living space, consider hiding your pool heat pump or solar pool cover in such a way that they blend with your backyard’s design.
How do you do this? You can use landscaping and hide your pool equipment behind some greenery, or you can hide it behind a small stone wall. You can also look into fabricating pool enclosures made from wood, concrete, stone, glass, etc. By making your pool equipment less noticeable, you also make your space appear less cluttered. Your final choice should depend on how naturally it goes with your backyard’s design, and if it helps make your backyard seem more spacious and relaxing.
Conclusion
If you maximize your space well enough, people might even forget that you have a small area in the first place. With the right tips and tricks, you can have a swimming pool, a patio or other living spaces in your backyard!
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