The average home size in Australia is said to be one of the biggest in the world, but is that still the case?

Things are beginning to change in Perth, Western Australia’s economic capital, at least. The Planning Department reveals that in the Perth metropolitan area and the Peel region, the median lot size for 2014 is pegged at 410sqm, a stark contrast to the 564sqm in 2004. Young families and seniors who’ve chosen to downsize make up the majority of buyers of small lots. Insiders predict that this small lot trend will continue in the years to come.

Small blocks equal small backyards. As a result, homeowners will have to carefully plan their outdoor living space design. There are several ways for them to make the most out of what they have. For instance, plunge pools in Perth would allow them to enjoy their small space. A plunge pool is designed for small areas, and with it, families can wade, lounge, and cool off during hot summer days. Here’s a look at big design ideas for not-so-big spaces:

Choose an irregular shape.

An irregular-shaped or free form pool gives the advantage of more decking space than a rectangular pool. A free form pool is also an ideal solution for homes built in irregular-shaped lots. Some established Perth pool companies have pools in a wide variety of unusual shapes, and all homeowners have to do is select one that best fits their yard.

Add captivating lighting elements.

Selecting the right type of lighting fixtures for the pool area can help give an illusion of a much bigger space and not just provide a safe environment for residents and their guests. One such option is underwater LED lighting. This will increase visibility in the pool, making it safe for night-time lounging or wading—something that’s necessary for families with little ones in tow. In addition, it will turn the pool area into the property’s focal point.

Select the colour carefully.

Light colours could blend the pool into the yard space, making it seem bigger than it actually is. A dependable pool company like Palm City Pools provide durable, brand new or refurbished fibreglass pools in a large range of exciting colours and finishes.

How can Perth locals enjoy their small backyard space? With a well-thought-out plunge pool design, they can feel like kings and queens.

(Source: Smaller blocks big in Perth, au.news.yahoo.com)