Space, or the lack of it, doesn't need to confine us. Small spaces can provide a heavenly escape from the turmoil of urban living. The townhouses in the English Lane and Camrost developments are perfect examples of tiny spaces that can be made BIG with the right choice of design elements. Many of our neighbours (your author included) spend most of their time outdoors as soon as the weather permits.
All of the photos above are taken in our neighbourhood. Our "backyard" is our outdoor kitchen, diningroom and entertaining space - all 15 ft x 20 ft. Summer here in Ontario is so short, we seldom use our diningroom for the duration of the season, even stretching into the Fall with blankets and sweaters. Whether your garden is for the pleasure of the neighbourhood, or it's your tiny private oasis to toast the sun going down, take the time to make it your space. Smaller city spaces, although small in square footage, have the capacity of offering the urban homeowner access to a precious and scarce commodity: personal space!
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