Through a transformative approach to design and landscaping in Vancouver, our team applies precision and experience to create the impression of greater space in urban landscapes.
Here in Vancouver, the sun’s out, and flowers are blooming. The outdoor season has finally arrived. For homes with more modest outdoor spaces, your yard might not feel like the most peaceful place to unwind. Fortunately, at EcoBridge, we know how to leverage the rules of landscaping in Vancouver to transform how you perceive your square footage.
At EcoBridge, we work with home and business owners to create outdoor spaces inspired by quality, community, and sustainability. Like home design, landscaping has specific techniques we can leverage to create the impression of greater outdoor space. Combining the right planting and design techniques has allowed us to create landscapes that have a more meaningful impact on homes–and the people living there. Here are some of the most common techniques we use to bring life to your landscape.
Vertical Elements
To increase the perceived volume of space, we often use vertical elements, such as taller planting or tree canopies. If space allows, adding trees can create enclosure and intimacy, even within a yard, by creating nested yet connected spaces that give the illusion of extra destinations within the garden.
By adding architectural features like trellises, pergolas, or tall planters, we draw the eye upward, creating the illusion of height and maximizing usable space, without actually increasing your footprint.
Soft Lines
As human beings, no matter where we are, our brains are constantly working to determine our position in relation to the environment we’re in. To create the impression of more space, we soften edges where landscaping meets boundaries. Areas where the ground meets vertical walls can be softened using plants and vines, so hard boundaries blur into the background. By leveraging elements such as living walls and hedges, we can create beautiful, layered looks that evoke a sense of space and sophistication.
Link Interior & Exterior Spaces
By linking interior and exterior spaces, we create continuous lines for the eye that make both feel much bigger. It’s possible to achieve this in many ways. For example, outdoor living areas where elements, like cabinets, line up with those in the kitchen.
Once again, we work to soften hard boundaries with elements like vines, trees, or layered hedges—the idea to create yards that encourage the eye to wander. Outdoor spaces should feel explorative rather than contained.
Colour Matters
Use of colour is always key in any type of design. The right palette creates visual continuity, allowing spaces to flow better. Cohesion reduces visual clutter, allowing the eye to move freely and perceive spaces as more open. Lighter colours, in particular, help to brighten, creating a sense of openness and airiness. The same principle applies to landscaping design. Including layers of lighter-toned foliage can enhance depth and add visual interest, making the space feel more expansive. For extra impact, we recommend painting boundary fences in a deep colour–or introducing a darker hedge to act as a backdrop. This makes boundaries feel farther away while highlighting the lighter colours in your garden, whether that’s flowers, pottery, or a piece of art.
For Professional Landscaping in Vancouver
At EcoBridge, we believe that landscaping has a direct influence on how we live. That’s why we’re so passionate about improving processes around design and construction. We look at how we can improve outcomes and sustainability at every stage, collaborating with Vancouver homeowners to create stunning projects that match your vision and budget.
Reach out at 778.222.1701 or through our website contact form to get started today.
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