One of the greatest allures of owning a dual occupancy home is the flexibility of designing and building both properties to be flexible. Whether you live in one unit and let out the other or are an investor with tenants occupying both, they are quite trendy and people are drawn to the freedom of living in a slightly smaller home. That being said, both properties should be quiet and comfortable, and whenever possible, feature a cosy little garden retreat for peace and quiet, BBQ parties, and for lively social banter.
Here are a few quick tips to brighten up your dual occupancy home garden:
Plant Where There’s Ample Sunlight
Now this one may seem quite obvious, but try to make sure your flowerbeds or vegetable gardens are situated where sunlight naturally falls. Depending on the layout of your property, you could have leafy tree branches or structures blocking out a lot of light, so try to plant species there that aren’t so dependent on sunlight.
You can also make shady spaces feel brighter by using bright paving stones along the garden or having landscaping or decorative features that brighten up the space.
Go Tall if You Can
One thing about dual occupancy homes is that they’re on land that’s been subdivided, so the parcels tend to be quite a bit more constrained in terms of free garden space.
If space is limited, consider going vertical. Plant ivy and other plants that are comfortable growing along walls and fences, install a trellis or vertical planter, and make generous use of potted planters in your garden.
Make Your Garden Colourful and Vibrant
There are many great aesthetic benefits to adding colour to your garden. Green spaces alone are already a step in the right direction, making your home feel more welcoming and natural, but don’t be shy to add all other sorts of colours to your garden to make it really come to life.
Potted planters and windowsill planters are wonderful if space is limited, and you can even go for the full Alpine look by having lovely red and white flowers decorating your windows. By mixing up flora, you can also let in some wonderful scents into your home like lilac, whilst also enjoying the variety of colours in your home garden.
Emphasise Privacy and Comfort in Gardens
Again, dual occupancy home properties tend to be smaller by virtue of being subdivided from one previously larger plot of land. This means that privacy is all the more important, even with more constrained space.
The garden can be kept private by installing privacy fencing, having tall hedgerows, and a secure gate. For a more cosy atmosphere, decorate the garden with ample furniture such as lounging chairs, tables, outdoor-friendly rugs, and decorative elements.
Install Garden Lighting
We’ve already touched on the importance of natural sunlight for garden health, and it certainly has many benefits for our own personal well-being and comfort, too. Garden lighting can transform your garden into an intimate gathering spot for friends and families well into the evening after the sun has set.
Low-voltage lighting is quite reasonably priced these days, easy to install, and generally easy to maintain. Illuminate walking paths, stick some in trees, and put them around your patio or outdoor seating area.
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