Do you feel cramped in a small backyard? Small spaces can be a golden opportunity for creative landscaping that merges nature and outdoor living, without feeling crowded or too small to do anything in. The patio is the most important backyard element and the seat of outdoor living: and the right patio can make a tiny backyard feel luxurious and peaceful. Here are 5 patio pavers perfect for small spaces in Bergen County and Sussex County, NJ, areas.
The Illusion of Spaciousness
The use of large format pavers (for example, 12”x36” rectangles or 24” squares) is one way to make a small space feel larger. Not only are there fewer joint lines to break up the space visually, but the whole patio becomes more monochromatic and therefore more unified.
Another way to impart the sense of spaciousness is to use small pavers such as bricks, laid in a herringbone pattern or a circular pattern. This keeps the eye engaged in the space rather than racing along straight lines to the outer perimeter (which makes the space feel much smaller). Plus, it’s a way to add artistic flair and make your patio a work of art in itself.
More Living Space, Less Work
Backyards don’t have to be huge to be practical, and they don’t have to be all lawn either. If you have kids and desire a lawn where they can run and play, then most of your backyard should be devoted to that. But if your kids are older (or gone) and you want to spend more time enjoying your backyard, then a larger patio or, for an even more luxurious touch, a series of smaller interconnected patios surrounded by xeriscaping could be a perfect solution.
A series of smaller patios could each have their own character - including different pavers - but should be unified by a common theme, such as a brick border.
Lush Plantings
A beautiful and healthy landscape is one of the keys to a successful outdoor living area. Beyond just being stunningly gorgeous additions to your living area, lush plantings also offer clear delineations of spaces, physical barriers to the wind, natural privacy walls, and a long-lasting contribution to the local ecosystem. Flowers attract pollinators and trees provide shelter for birds. Working with a landscaping company to add native shrubs, trees, and flowers will greatly enhance your backyard.
A Gorgeous Patio
After clearly defining spaces and setting up some essential features and accessories, it’s time to imagine the perfect patio. By using natural stone or brick pavers that complement your home, you can make the perfect outdoor living space that meets your needs and creates a harmonious space. Pavers can be installed in stunning patterns in accents and borders throughout the patio. Masonry surfaces such as retaining walls or water features complete the visual package.
Eco-Conscious Choices
Keeping in line with designs that reduce the impact on the environment is one of the greatest responsibilities of any homeowner. Reducing the size of your lawn is step one. If kids aren’t romping around barefoot all the time, there’s little use for a huge lawn. Choosing native plants with some strategic xeriscaping will keep the natural beauty of your backyard while keeping water use down. And, you can replace your lawn with a more generously sized outdoor living space that visually expands a small backyard into space you actually use, instead of just working on.
