Lack of space is a common problem when you own a house or flat in an urban environment. You often have to use tricks and strategies to manage your space and still enjoy comfortable living. Do you have a little space at home and no idea what you could do with it? Here are some design ideas for small spaces!
Building a swimming pool
So no, you don't need a huge house to enjoy a swimming pool and cool off in the heat. Generally speaking, all you need is 32 m2 There's not enough space to install a swimming pool in your home, and sometimes even less. But what type of pool are we talking about?
- The in-ground pool: this is the classic construction and is suitable for almost all types of land.
- Above-ground pools: inflatable or rigid.
- Semi-sunken pools: part of the pool will be above ground.
- The retractable pool or pool with a removable floor: which can be transformed into a terrace if required.
Installing a pergola
Installing a pergola in your home will allow you to enjoy your outdoors in all seasons, even the harshest, provided it is well insulated. You'll have an extra living space that's both comfortable and convivial.
A pergola combines aesthetics and practicality, as well as adding value to your property.
Landscaping a garden
If you're a nature lover, you'll be pleased to know that it's perfectly possible to create a patch of greenery in your own small space. There's no need to opt for a conventional garden. There are several garden styles that are perfect for small areas.
For example, creating a food garden could be an interesting option. Isn't the idea of creating an ecosystem where your favourite fruit and vegetables come together with your favourite plants, flowers and flower beds absolutely thrilling?
What's more, there are a few magic tricks to optimise your space and improve the aesthetics of your installation.
How do you optimise your space?
If you decide to landscape your small spaces, you'll need to use a few tricks of the trade to achieve a beautiful result.
Your aim is to give the illusion of a larger space. To do this, you can try to blur visual boundaries such as fences or walls. You can do this by decorating them with climbing plants, flower pots or shrubs. The idea here is to minimise the potentially stifling "enclosed space" effect that bare walls or fences can create. The added bonus is that you'll be able to enjoy more privacy!
Another way of doing this would be to make your furnishings stand out in order to manipulate the perception of space. You can exploit the height by decorating or occupying it to save space.
Paying attention to colours and materials will also "enlarge your space". For example, using white for your furniture or walls will brighten up your space and reduce the feeling of oppression.
Do you already know what you're going to do with your little piece of space? Don't hesitate to ask for a free estimate on our website!
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