Modest backyards deserve to be decorated with the same attention and detail as other rooms in the house – let these small outdoor living spaces inspire you to create an outdoor living room that you'll love to spend time in.
Small backyards offer a great way to extend your living space and because most are low-level temporary structures, they generally don’t require planning permission. Designer Matt Keightley recommends installing an outdoor living room at the end of a tiny plot so it doesn’t dominate the space. ‘Choose a building that’s just large enough for your needs, be that an office, home gym, or living room, and paint it a dark color or opt for a charred timber finish, which will provide a greater sense of depth, and even make a small garden look bigger. Plant shrubs in front to blend it into the setting.’
