A small backyard is a frequent thing but don’t get upset – you can still design it in a very stylish way and get there a lot of things you want. Less is more, and the following ideas will prove that to you! You can turn your small backyard into a patio or terrace, a small garden or an outdoor room, and here are all the options and how to realize them all.
Small Backyard Gardens
A small backyard can be turned into a gorgeous secret garden in any style and with any theme that you want: romantic French garden, classic English one, Zen or Japanese and so on. What you need to do is to figure out how much space you have and what plants can withstand climate conditions and the amount of sunlight they will get here, and then just go and create your beautiful oasis! You may also do some lovely landscaping with rocks, water features and add some chairs if there’s space for them. Doubt in your landscaping? Then go for a green lawn and a couple of chairs and candle lanterns.
A lovely backyard garden with a blooming tree, greenery, a small table and a chair and potted greenery is amazing.
A tiny contemporary backyard is filled with trees and greenery. A table and two chairs provide a spot to have a drink, making it a relaxing area.
A small Japanese-inspired garden with rocks as pavements, greenery, shrubs and a couple of trees is very peaceful.
A small and lovely backyard with a living wall, some blooms, trees, a bar counter and tall stools is amazing.
A small backyard turned into a garden with a stone bench, a fire pit and lots of greenery and blooms and trees around.
A small and dreamy backyard with living walls, a large tree, grass, a hammock and a swing, with a wooden deck.
A minimalist townhouse garden with white flower beds with greenery, a tiny pond, a manicured lawn, a sectional sofa and a hot tub.
A small backyard with greenery and a small fountain, with lush florals lining up the wall of the house is a dreamy space.
A small backyard garden with a green lawn, greenery and bright blooms and some trees plus a pavement.
A gorgeous small backyard with grass and lots of plants, with a desk with a wooden hot tub and a stone clad space.
A small and narrow garden with a green lawn, greenery and shrubs, potted plants and a chair with a side table.
A long and narrow garden with a tile pathway, greenery, grasses and blooms, a rattan bench with pillows and some lights.
A small modern garden nook with greenery, some lush tropical shrubs on both sides of the pavement.
A little garden dining space on a green lawn, under the trees, with hanging candleholders and gold wooden chair plus cool textiles.
A small walled modern garden with a lawn, a tree, some blooms and greenery and a white dining set is very simple and cute.
A small and cool backyard turned into a garden, with a pond, a green lawn, some blooms and plants and a bench.
A small and cool courtyard to have a rest in, wiht a wooden deck, some simple outdoor furniture, greenery, trees and a living wall.
Raised Small Backyards
If your backyard is really tight, and you want to squeeze as much as possible there, you may go for a raised part. Going raised you will get more space as literally your backyard will have two different levels, and that will give you more space for what you’d like to see there. Hot tubs, fountains, green lawns, dining and barbecue zones are welcome! Style your backyard with potted plants and greenery, and it will be livelier.
A small backyard with a sunken part with a corner sofa, a fire pit, an ottoman, greenery walls and a green lawn.
A small raised outdoor space with a green lawn, gravel around, some greenery and blooms and a bench plus a dining set.
A welcoming backyard includes a fire pit zone surrounded by tree stumps with growing plants. A raised sitting area with a comfortable sofa blends functionality with natural beauty.
A small modern backyard with a stained fence and deck, with a hot tub, growing plants and loungers, with a dinign table and chairs.
A small modern backyard with a raised platform with grass and a lounger, with potted trees, a ladder and a wooden deck with some wooden furniture.
Backyard Decks And Patios
A backyard deck or a patio can take your whole small backyard, and here you can build up an outdoor room, for example, a living room or a bedroom, and style it as you like – usually it’s about making a seamless continuation of your interiors. Add an umbrella and some potted plants, maybe a living wall and a fire pit, cozy up the space with candles, lamps and string lights. Style your patio according to the goals you want to achieve and enjoy spending your time here!
Featuring lush greenery, a bright backyard includes a wooden dining set and folding chairs. Candle lanterns and blooms enhance the cozy atmosphere.
A chic modern patio with a long black planter along the wall, black garden furniture and much greenery climbing up the space.
A contemporary walled backyard with a planked screen, with a tiled floor, potted grasses and greenery, a small dining set with pillows and a woven chair.
A gorgeous contemporary backyard with a wooden deck, a floating corner bench, a table and chairs and lots of greenery and blooms climbing up the wall.
A wooden table anchors this modern tropical outdoor living room, featuring a mix of metal and woven furniture. The lush greenery growing around adds a natural and vibrant atmosphere. Incorporating a variety of furniture materials can enhance the tropical feel of your outdoor area.
A simple wooden plank fence is what you can easily build for separating your space from the others.
A bright patio features a cozy corner sofa filled with pillows. Surrounding benches add extra seating amidst blooms and greenery. This setup creates a cheerful and welcoming outdoor space.
An elegant patio boasts a stone deck and a small dining set for intimate meals. A central tree and lush greenery enhance the space, while wood decor adds a rustic charm.
A small and zen-like backyard with tiles on the ground, a tiny pond, some growing plants and cool garden furniture with blue upholstery.
A small backyard is adorned with potted plants and blooming flowers. Furniture and a decorative clock add charm, and accessories complete this cozy outdoor space.
A small boho backyard includes a wooden deck and loungers. A table, jute poufs, candle lanterns, string lights, and greenery enhance the cozy ambiance.
A rustic backyard with a green lawn with wooden and rattan furniture, with lots of greenery and bright blooms.
A small modern backyard with a deck and a floating bench plus greenery walls and a tree for relaxing outside.
A small patio with a stone deck, a modenr bench, potted plants and blooms and lights along the patio.
A modern patio includes a storage bench, a metal chair, and a table. Lush greenery refreshes the space, adding a natural element to the design.
A simple modern backyard with wooden furniture, some candles in large candle lanterns and trees and blooms.
A small and welcoming backyard with lots of greenery and bright blooms, with a wooden deck and some simple furniture.
An outdoor living room with rattan furniture, a coffee table, printed pillows and poufs, potted plants and greenery.
A small boho backyard features wooden loungers and tables on a boho rug. Greenery and blooms enhance the space, with string lights and jute poufs adding a cozy touch.
A small backyard with a green lawn, paper lamps, a wicker sofa with printed pillows and potted plants.
A copper coffee table stands out in this small outdoor space, featuring an L-shaped sofa, lights, lanterns, a chair, and some ottomans. The combination of seating and lighting elements makes it a perfect spot for relaxation. Adding lights and lanterns can create a cozy and inviting ambiance.
A minimalist paved patio features a dark stained deck and a tiled floor. Growing bamboo and plants add greenery, while chic woven chairs and a table provide seating.
A small Scandinavian backyard with a black deck, a black corner bench, a green lawn and some blooms all around.
A small terrace with a wooden deci, a table and black chairs, beams with greenery and lights over the space.
A tiny chic backyard clad with concrete and bricks, with greenery and lights and candle lanterns looks inviting.
A Mediterranean-style patio features a wooden deck with a dining set and a living tree. A couple of seats complete the cool and relaxing setup.
An all-white patio with tall walls, some rattan furniture, a coffee table, a living tree, some potted greenery and blooms.
A contemporary patio features a stone deck with trees, plants, and greenery. Large rocks and pebble lamps on the ground add a modern touch to the space.
A small eclectic backyard with a fire pit, some white vintage furniture and lights all over the space.
Small Backyards
First of all, decide what style you are going to have in this space, even if it’s tiny, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t show off some style. Choose anything you love, from rustic to minimalist, it’s your space and only you can decide how you feel and see it. Now that you’ve chosen the style, you can decide how much greenery and blooms you actually want here. Will you have any trees or do you think they might steal too much natural light? Will you go for a green lawn or you wanna cover the whole space with gravel, bricks or tiles? Do you feel like potted plants here, too? What about flowers? If you are designing a minimalist or contemporary space, blooms might not have a place here, such styles are usually about green plants. Choose furniture according to your needs: if it’s an outdoor living room, these can be a bench and some chairs by a fire pit, if it’s a dining zone, think of an outdoor dining set, if it’s a small reading and not only nook, place some comfy chairs and voila. Accessorize your small backyard to create a mood. Printed throws, layered rugs, candle lanterns, lights over the space and much and much more will help you to make this space super welcoming. Enjoy!
A small and cool backyard with a green lawn, greenery around, some rocks and a deck with a hot tub in the corner.
A small and lovely backyard with a dining space, lots of growing and potted greenery and blooms and string lights over the space.
A small and welcoming backyard with a sofa, potted plants and blooms, climbing plants over the space and lights.
A charming backyard is adorned with wisteria and an elegant vintage dining set. Lush greenery surrounds the area, creating an enchanting and romantic outdoor space.
A small backyard turned into a decret garde with a living wall, some climbing plants and potted ones, a wooden dining set, some folding chairs.
A small backyard includes a hammock, chairs, and a bench around a coffee table. String lights add to the charm, while greenery surrounds the area, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
A small backyard with a hammock oasis, with some lanterns on the ground, ferns, string lights and printed pillows is a dreamy space.
A small backyard with a wardrobe used as a plant stand, wooden and rattn chairs, candle lanterns, a tree stump and some jute rugs.
A small walled backyard turned into a kids' entertainment zone with a kid house, some cars and other stuff and covered with artificial turf.
A small yet lovely backyard with a green lawn, some greenery and blooms around, a wooden dining set and a lounger and a wooden deck.
A welcoming backyard with a some wooden folding furniture, potted plants and blooms and bold pillows.
A cool backyard oasis with some trees, vines, a vintage daybed and rattan items plus pastel linens.
A fall backyard with wooden benches, faux fur, a fire pit and some pillows is super welcoming.
A mid-century modern backyard with gravel, a fire pit, black rattan furniture and lights all along the fence.
A modern backyard with greenery and trees, wooden and metal benches and a dining table plus striped pillows.
A monochromatic backyard with black and white furniture and lots of greenery around.
A small backyard that comprises and living room zone and a fireplace zone done in different styles and contrasting colors.
A small backyard with a suspended chair, some garden furniture, potted blooms and a green lawn.
A small modern backyard with gravel on the ground, with rattan furniture and potted plants and blooms.
A small modern backyard with white gravel, rattan chairs, a fire pit and some potted plants is super stylish.
A small Nordic backyard with a black deck, a fire pit, candle lanterns, a green lawn and lots of blooms.
A small yet cozy backyard with gravel on the ground, some rattan furniture and lots of greenery and white blooms around.
A summer backyard with rattan furniture, candles, potted greenery and bright blooms all around.
A very cozy small backyard with lots of greenery and blooms, lights, paper lamps and some comfy furniture.