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Whether you want to host friends and family outdoors, or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with some ingenious design techniques, you can turn your small terrace into a unique outdoor oasis of yours. From essential outdoor design features, creative methods of setting up privacy walls to choosing furniture that suits your design needs, these small outdoor patio ideas will help you create an outdoor space that allows you to sneak outside to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When you decorate outdoors, use the same design techniques to decorate small spaces indoors and make your small terrace feel bigger. Choose furniture with a small footprint and skip oversized pieces that will mess up your space.

When choosing a carpet, the bigger the better. A large area of ​​carpet will fill the space and will not make your terrace look small and choppy. Instead of a large table, choose a small table that can be moved around the patio, which can be used as a side table, ottoman, or extra seating. Use vertical space for decoration, plants and storage. This will also attract your eyes and make the terrace feel bigger than it.

If your neighbor feels too close to be comfortable, the privacy wall can provide you with the secluded space you need, so that you can enjoy the outdoor space without having to peek into the eyes of the next door. Although fences can solve the problem, less traditional options can provide you with the privacy you need while creating an interesting focal point for your small terrace.

A wall of hanging green plants looks like a natural work of art outdoors, but if you need a less durable option, hanging outdoor curtain panels or bamboo curtains can create a whimsical wall. Strategically placing plants or climbing flowers can easily keep neighbors on the other side of the terrace while providing pop colors.

Although you need to choose furniture that can withstand various factors, outdoor furniture does not have to be boring or even traditional. Instead, choose a piece that suits your personality and design aesthetic. From exquisite chairs or outdoor sofa beds to sofas that double as swings, you will want furniture that provides you with entertainment, relaxation and enjoyment of the outdoor space. Therefore, if a matching set of chairs and tables do not suit you, choose the part that suits you.

Gorgeous floors are not only suitable for the interior of your home. There are many outdoor floors to choose from, and you can upgrade your terrace immediately. Choose from a variety of options, such as large pavers surrounded by river rocks or grass, wooden bricks laid on existing floors, or artificial grass that looks original all year round. Since you will cover a smaller space, replacing the floor of your terrace will save your budget and bring great returns to your terrace design.

Although the swimming pool may not be part of your small terrace design, you can still add water features without the need for a lifeguard, adding natural atmosphere and relaxing sounds. Traditional fountains are very suitable for small spaces and are easy to maintain. There are more permanent solutions, such as a fountain connected to the terrace wall or a bubbling spring installed underground. Therefore, according to your design and budget, there are many water features to choose from.

Create a comfortable and warm outdoor space by adding fire elements to your terrace. Use a desktop fire pit to keep the flames small, or use an outdoor fireplace to create an atmosphere. Looking for more fire? Then the bonfire pit is the perfect choice to turn up the heat on your small terrace. Not only will the fire element become the core of your terrace, but even if the weather gets colder, you can also enjoy more nights outdoors. S'mores, anyone?

Whether the color palette of your patio matches the interior of your home, or you take a completely different approach outdoors, don't forget to bring the colors outdoors. Nature provides you with a lot of work, but there are many places to add tones and personalize your space. From cushions and pillows on furniture, carpets with colors, patterns and textures, to painting outdoor elements such as fences and privacy walls, adding pop colors to make your outdoor space full of life.

If your small terrace feels like a well-designed outdoor room, you will want to spend more time outdoors. Therefore, please use the undeveloped wall space to add personality and exquisite artwork. From outdoor signs, sky gardens or painted murals, there are many ways to make your outdoor walls full of charm and show off your design skills. Please note that the items you choose must withstand outdoor life, otherwise you will change the artwork every season.

When the sun sets, outdoor life has just begun. However, you need to make sure that a large number of lighting options have been added so that you and your guests are not left in the dark. Usually, outdoor spaces have ceiling lights. Although this is very useful for safety and illuminating the entire space, these lights are sometimes dazzling and the lamps are outdated.

Fortunately, this is a simple upgrade and you can change it yourself. It's time to consider more interesting lighting options. The string of lights emits a soft glow to add character to your outdoor space. Lanterns and electric candles are interesting design additions and can double as lighting options.

Even if your work space is small, creating areas on the terrace allows you to place more things you want and need in the outdoor oasis. Share the space by designating the area where you will dine outdoors, and if necessary, set aside a space for your garden or entertainment venue. Although some areas need to handle multiple tasks at the same time, planning the space before designing will help you make the most of your terrace space.

Amanda is a writer and content creator. When she is not hosting national and local TV shows, making DIY and life hacking videos, or writing articles covering family, parenting and everything in between, she is doing her favorite job and becoming three children Mother.

Lexie is an assistant editor responsible for writing and editing articles on various family-related topics. She has nearly four years of experience in the home improvement field and has used her expertise while working for companies such as HomeAdvisor and Angi (formerly Angie's List).