YOU might think you need a garden or large outdoor space to make the most of summer – but one woman has proved that’s not true.
The experienced owner showed how she transformed her small balcony into a little piece of Italy thanks to a few tweaks.
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Sarah, who posts below @saraheartmannfirstly it divided the outer space without any items, showing how empty and unattractive it looked.
The first thing she did was add a pop of vibrant color by painting the wall red.
NextShe painted the railing a fresh white color and then covered the bottom half with a DIY wall panel that she made herself.
Next it was time to recycle a wrought iron table and chair set, and Sarah showed how she painted it white.
Then it was time to add some paint to the wooden deck to make it look fresher.
Sarah then bought a few items for the now colorful terrace, including an outdoor rug, two large sun loungers, an umbrella and red cushions.
She also added a bit of nature in the form of some potted plants, which helped create a sense of tranquility.
Sarah wrote: “we made our own little Italy in Berlin Mitte”.
Many people were very impressed with her DIY work, with one saying: “It looks amazing!”
Another added: “I could do that in this heat.”
And a third commented: “Oh you had a vision.”
If your outdoor retreat is small, fear not! Because there are many tricks that can make your exterior oasis feel much bigger.
And according to one gardening expert, hiding your fence is key.
Dan Cooper spoke to The express and proposed the idea of ”borrowing” the landscape beyond his garden to help give the illusion of additional space.
He observes to avoid closing himself off and instead make an attraction in the distance a focal feature.
Offering an example of how this can be achieved, he says: “Hide fences with climbers and evergreen plants and allow paths to meander behind a hedge, panel or trellis to create the sense that something intriguing lies beyond.”
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The gardening expert also advises those who have an extremely narrow plot of land to place flower beds and lawns “diagonally”.
He adds that this can “cause you to think the garden is wider than it really is.
Dan also highlights the importance of making your garden blend into its surroundings.
Among his main tips is the use of shrubs and vines to help blur any visual limits, making the area appear infinite.
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