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Bertram10013 May 2020 17:50Hello,
I already started a thread with a similar title about the same garden, but that thread has disappeared. I can’t see it in the list or find it using the search function.
So here is my second attempt: it’s about a small garden measuring 6x7m (20x23 feet) with a bike shed. Therefore, there needs to be a path to the shed and from the shed to the house.
Inside the garden, I want to have herbs, dandelion, arugula, one or two small apple trees, a terrace with seating for four people, and if space allows, a lounge area.
Attached is an idea (Variant 2) where the terrace is directly next to the house and the lounge area is on the left side.
Variant 1 was the opposite, with the terrace on the left and the lounge area at the lower right next to the house.
I’m honestly unsure how to arrange such a small garden. Some advice has already been given suggesting to think more like balcony or (roof) terrace planning than traditional garden design because of the limited square meters.
If you have any further suggestions or tips, or want to point out any obvious planning mistakes, I would appreciate that.
I already started a thread with a similar title about the same garden, but that thread has disappeared. I can’t see it in the list or find it using the search function.
So here is my second attempt: it’s about a small garden measuring 6x7m (20x23 feet) with a bike shed. Therefore, there needs to be a path to the shed and from the shed to the house.
Inside the garden, I want to have herbs, dandelion, arugula, one or two small apple trees, a terrace with seating for four people, and if space allows, a lounge area.
Attached is an idea (Variant 2) where the terrace is directly next to the house and the lounge area is on the left side.
Variant 1 was the opposite, with the terrace on the left and the lounge area at the lower right next to the house.
I’m honestly unsure how to arrange such a small garden. Some advice has already been given suggesting to think more like balcony or (roof) terrace planning than traditional garden design because of the limited square meters.
If you have any further suggestions or tips, or want to point out any obvious planning mistakes, I would appreciate that.
I can't find the thread either.
If you make plans, make sure they are to scale. Your terrace area is about 320 cm (126 inches) wide and around 220 cm (87 inches) deep near the table... now consider what you can actually fit there.
The lounge area seems to be roughly 220 x 180 cm (87 x 71 inches). With two lounge chairs, there won't be as much free space as you have indicated.
If you make plans, make sure they are to scale. Your terrace area is about 320 cm (126 inches) wide and around 220 cm (87 inches) deep near the table... now consider what you can actually fit there.
The lounge area seems to be roughly 220 x 180 cm (87 x 71 inches). With two lounge chairs, there won't be as much free space as you have indicated.
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Bertram10013 May 2020 18:15OK. I will create a scale-accurate plan.
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Bertram10014 May 2020 08:23Here is another idea with dimensions (Variant 2)
I realized that in the first thread I might have used a photo from the internet of the house rendering. Maybe that was the reason why the thread was deleted without comment. Well, now we continue here.
The lounge area doesn’t need to be that big. I won’t be using real loungers but rather compact chairs that are comfortable for reading. Something like the Fermob "Sixties" chair, for example. I measured in my living room: two chairs (an armchair and an old leather chair) positioned closely together have a length of 200 cm (79 inches) and about 150 cm (59 inches) “depth”/width. A small table for drinks fits in between. I added a bit of allowance and arranged a lounge corner on the left.
I quite like the lounge area on the left. It usually gets sun during the day, while the terrace remains shaded except in the morning. I’m not a sun enthusiast and actually enjoy shady spots. The entire garden faces east.
I once briefly considered raising the lounge area. Someone mentioned in the first thread that this wouldn’t be a good idea.
I’m looking for a way to create a cozy and interesting garden despite the towel-format layout.
I realized that in the first thread I might have used a photo from the internet of the house rendering. Maybe that was the reason why the thread was deleted without comment. Well, now we continue here.
The lounge area doesn’t need to be that big. I won’t be using real loungers but rather compact chairs that are comfortable for reading. Something like the Fermob "Sixties" chair, for example. I measured in my living room: two chairs (an armchair and an old leather chair) positioned closely together have a length of 200 cm (79 inches) and about 150 cm (59 inches) “depth”/width. A small table for drinks fits in between. I added a bit of allowance and arranged a lounge corner on the left.
I quite like the lounge area on the left. It usually gets sun during the day, while the terrace remains shaded except in the morning. I’m not a sun enthusiast and actually enjoy shady spots. The entire garden faces east.
I once briefly considered raising the lounge area. Someone mentioned in the first thread that this wouldn’t be a good idea.
I’m looking for a way to create a cozy and interesting garden despite the towel-format layout.
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Bertram10014 May 2020 08:44Here is version 2 with angular shapes. On paper, I like it less than version 1 with rounded shapes.
While I’m taking a photo of the angular design, I notice that I still have some open areas. I’m not keen on covering such a small space with lawn.
I could add a path between the terrace and lounge, with planting on both sides. That way, most of the remaining area would be garden beds.
While I’m taking a photo of the angular design, I notice that I still have some open areas. I’m not keen on covering such a small space with lawn.
I could add a path between the terrace and lounge, with planting on both sides. That way, most of the remaining area would be garden beds.
I find some areas too small.
Where will you place the grill?
You should allow at least 80 cm (31 inches) from the edge of the table to the wall or lawn edge. According to the guideline, your 3 meters (10 feet) should be enough. In practice, this means one person has to hold their stomach in, another one brushes past the window with their jacket zipper, and someone else has to step into the flower beds.
Take a look at the brochures for your preferred lounge furniture. I also find that quite tight.
Do you want a light privacy screen towards the neighbors, or should everything remain open?
I would test the pathway for the bicycles. I believe that in practice, you will be riding over the flower bed.
Mark your trees and your must-have flower beds on the plan.
On the plan, it looks like you have space, but your garden is the same size as my patio, and I don’t know how to fit all that in without crowding.
The shapes you choose, I would base on the planting scheme.
Where will you place the grill?
You should allow at least 80 cm (31 inches) from the edge of the table to the wall or lawn edge. According to the guideline, your 3 meters (10 feet) should be enough. In practice, this means one person has to hold their stomach in, another one brushes past the window with their jacket zipper, and someone else has to step into the flower beds.
Take a look at the brochures for your preferred lounge furniture. I also find that quite tight.
Do you want a light privacy screen towards the neighbors, or should everything remain open?
I would test the pathway for the bicycles. I believe that in practice, you will be riding over the flower bed.
Mark your trees and your must-have flower beds on the plan.
On the plan, it looks like you have space, but your garden is the same size as my patio, and I don’t know how to fit all that in without crowding.
The shapes you choose, I would base on the planting scheme.
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