Small side of house ideas

Looking for a project this Labor Day? We took 3 days to transform our side yard, add a pathway, disguise ugly utilities, and fence off a neglected part of our backyard. It's not maintenance free and looks better than ever- get the details on the blog!

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This small shed provides extra storage along the side of the house without encroaching on yard space. #shed #outdoor #organizedhome

Ah, the side yard — the skinny, pass-through space along the side of your house where most homeowners store their trash cans and not much else. While there are constraints to designing a side yard that don’t apply to front yard and backyard landscaping, limits like these are what fuel... Read more »

Here’s the final makeover of our garden and this time I was transforming this little random side alley,that appeared to have no real function. With some fairly simple renter-friendly changes I’ve managed to make it useful and more than that, it feels like a peaceful sanctuary, tucked away. I’m sharing how I made this changes…

If you live in a typical suburban house, chances are good you have a side yard — a barren little strip of land between the side of the house and the fence covered in grass or rocks and probably not much else. But one California homeowner, instead of seeing an awkward, useless space, only saw potential. Clued in by the sun streaming through her bedroom window, Rebekah realized her sunny side yard would be the ideal place to grow vegetables.

Check out more and fall in love with these small but charming and cozy small houses, from cottages to modern cabins. Live tiny at large!

With the right landscaping ideas and advice by your side, you can make even the tightest of spaces feel roomy, practical, and aesthetic.

Gallery of the best side yard ideas including fences, paths, patios and landscaping ideas to make your side yard awesome!