As a homeowner, you naturally want to know how to make the most of your property’s lot, but of course it requires a lot of thoughtful planning on how to use all of the usable space. You need to know what the most functional and purposeful design is for your area, using things like smart zoning and low-maintenance features. But how are you supposed to do this if you’re not an architect or a designer? Fortunately, this post is for you. We take a look at some of the ways to make the most of the space on your lot so you know what you’re doing.
- Assess and Plan Your Space
First, you’ll want to think about your space as it stands right now. You’ll need to think about where the sun shines every day so you can optimally arrange all of the parts of your home. You’ll also want to consider your soil type for outdoor areas and the sun and shade patterns that operate.
Also think about your priorities. What is it that you want to achieve from your property? How do you want to use your lot? For some people, this can be quite different from others.
- Go vertical.
If you want to really make the most of your lot, you also need to consider going vertical. Homeowners that make use of all three dimensions on their lot can do much better. For example, in the garden you might want to use arbors, living walls and trellises. Then you could add ivy, clematis and roses to them.
You could also do the same for hanging gardens, garden walls and herb gardens or even hydroponic systems. These vertical visual aids add interest to your outdoor spaces and make them more attractive. They prevent everything from feeling two-dimensional.
- Add a shed
Adding a shed is also one of the best things you can do to make the most of your outdoor spaces. These enable you to clear all of the clutter out of your garden and store it in a specific area.
Start by considering shed bases. The nice thing about bases is that they’re relatively inexpensive, so you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Then you’re left with the rest of your budget on the structure, including the interior design.
- Create zones
If you can create zones, it’s a good idea. Zoning your garden makes it more purposeful and allows you to do more with it. For example, you might have an area for herbs and plants that you want to grow, and another for landscaping with stone paths and retaining walls. Then think about how you’re going to connect all of these areas together. Does the garden itself make sense overall?
- Multi-functional spaces
Lastly, consider adding multi-functional spaces to your garden. For example, if you could use foldable and stackable furniture, a bistro-like patio is a great idea. The same applies to fire pits and grills, organizing seating around these makes your outdoor spaces more practical.
