Small Spaces Can Still Have Big Tulsa Outdoor Living Ideas

Tulsa outdoor living spaces do not need to be large to be interesting, practical, and filled with amazing beauty. Notice these tips for creating functional Tulsa outdoor environments in even not-so-big landscapes. 

Plan, Plan, Plan

Tulsa homeowners may want to dive in and renovate their outdoor space quickly, but careful planning is worth the wait. 

How would you most like to use your Tulsa outdoor living space? Do you do a lot of entertaining or cooking out? Would you use the space mainly to relax, read, and get away from the world? Would like to have a spa or a decorative water feature? How you plan to use your landscape will shape what features comprise the space, and with thoughtful design you can add more features. Know what your focal or main decorative points will be, and then you can design other things around those features.

 

It’s important to have things planned out so that every portion of the space is utilized to get the most function from the area. Although you may have less ground space, you can create more vertical space for gardens and additional storage. 

Our Tulsa landscape designers can assist you with planning and designing the most practical design for your outdoor space. 

Create Specific Outdoor Living ‘Rooms’

Make the most of your small outdoor space by creating different outdoor living areas in the same space by artfully dividing the space depending on its intended use. 

For instance, you may have a dining area on a small patio and cover it with an arbor or small pergola that will separate the space visually. Create a ‘living room’ area with an L-shaped sectional sofa made of indoor-outdoor materials, an area rug and even a coffee table that will divide the space. A fire pit can also be a focal point for a seating area and can form a comfy atmosphere for entertaining. 

You can use raised flowerbeds as edging, foliage such as vines or bamboo to separate and add privacy, or use different pavers and hardscape materials to differentiate the spaces. Although you want these areas to be visually divided, you will also want them to connect or seamlessly flow from one to another so that it does have the feel of one complete outdoor environment. Walkways or stone paths can help accomplish this. 

Enlarge the Space with Texture and Color

Color makes the world seem brighter and livelier. Texture can add dimension and personality to a space. Adding these to your outdoor living space will create more depth and interest in your yard. Colorful container gardens filled with plants of varying textures are very practical. 

Pavers and other hardscape materials come in an array of colors, sizes, shapes, and textures. These can often add more charm and are easier to replace or repair than concrete. 

Bright, coordinated colors and attention-grabbing fabrics for rugs, throw pillows, and seating areas can make the space more inviting. Using reclaimed, distressed, or antique pieces can tastefully be used in your outdoor space to add character and sometimes even a pop of color. 

With a little planning and creativity, any size outdoor space can be the setting for a gorgeous Tulsa outdoor environment. As your premier Tulsa landscaping company, Oklahoma Landscape can help you design the most practical and most engaging outdoor living space.