Living large in small spaces: how to maximise your outdoor space

Whether you are tending tomatoes on the balcony, cooking pizzas on a rooftop or lingering over candlelit dinners in a tiny courtyard, small spaces can feel every bit as generous as the grandest garden with some creative planning. With thoughtful zoning, clever planting and multifunctional furniture, even the tiniest urban oasis can deliver maximum impact. “Creating different zones and utilising modular and multifunctional furniture are two main ways to help enhance and maximise your outdoor living area,” says Dominic Harrison, designer at King Living.The 1977 outdoor sofa (from £290, kingliving.co.uk), is designed to adapt as your needs change, with removable covers and separate pieces that you can scale up and down. Layering seating with ottomans or benches that double as side tables also