Creative Ways to Hide a 1000 Litre Water Tank in a Small Yard

One of the biggest concerns many homeowners have when considering a water tank is how it will impact the aesthetics and usability of their backyard. Hiding or camouflaging a large tank can be especially difficult in small yards, but it’s not impossible. There are many creative ways to hide or make a 1000 litre water tank look like it belongs in your backyard.

Use the Tank’s Colour to Your Advantage

Water tanks come in a wide range of colours, so you can find a shade that works beautifully with your space. Choose from green, blue, white, red, black, grey, and plenty more.

If you want your tank to disappear into its surroundings, match its colour to the wall or fencing it sits against, that 1000 litre tank will blend right in and look like it’s always been part of the space. Dark greens work especially well in garden settings, softening the tank into the landscape. 

Prefer to make a statement? Bold colours like blue, red, or aubergine turn your tank into a genuine feature piece, adding a pop of personality to the area.

Vertical Screening

A trellis or screening panels can be positioned in front of water tanks to hide them without looking out of place. Decorative laser-cut metal panels, timber trellises, or bamboo screens can add style and character to your space while hiding your water tank. You can also add potted plants or climbing plants to decorate the panels, make them blend into your space and provide more green space.

These panels can be safely installed around your tank without impacting access and performance, as long as you maintain the minimal clearance requirements for your particular tank. Installing screening is a simple, low-cost solution that adds to your yard while hiding your water tank.

Integrate the Tank into a Garden

Another great way to make a large water tank blend into your backyard is to surround it with plants and greenery. You can do this by surrounding the base of your tank with a raised garden bed or potted plants that grow up. The best way to hide a tank in a garden is to select structural plants that offer height and density, such as shrubs and hedges.

This method works particularly well with green-coloured tanks and makes your water a feature of your garden rather than a large object detracting from it.

Use Existing Structures

Many existing structures offer great ways to hide water tanks. Many water tanks, especially slimline camel tanks can be installed behind sheds, along property walls, fences, or in corners to conceal them within the space. This often removes the need for adding extra screening or plant life, as the right placement around these structures can handle the concealment well on their own.

If you have an existing deck, you may be able to install an underdeck tank beneath it, concealing the water tank from view and maintaining full usability of your space.

Opt for Slimline or Underdeck Tanks

While traditional, round 1000 litre water tanks or squat water tanks require a large footprint and can be difficult to conceal or camouflage, innovative options like slimline camel tanks, underdeck tanks, and underground tanks are perfect for narrow or small yards. These tanks can easily fit along walls or fences or be concealed under decks or underground, maintaining yard space and aesthetics while removing the need for additional concealment measures.

Installation Factors to Remember

When installing a 1000 litre water tank and implementing measures to conceal it, there are a few things you need to remember. 

Firstly, proper installation in line with installation requirements is essential to ensure full performance and protect the tank. For a 1000L water tank, there should always be a minimum clearance of 7% of the diameter of the tank. The tank must be mounted on a level concrete base that is clear of debris. You must also maintain adequate drainage space and run overflow away from the tank. 

Each tank will have specific guidelines that must be followed when installing to ensure full performance and warranty coverage.

Choose a 1000 Litre Water Tank that Blends into Your Yard

Water tanks are a great way to conserve water, reduce water costs, and make the most of renewable resources, however, we understand that they can stand out in your yard for all the wrong reasons. No one wants an eye-sore in their yard taking up valuable space and detracting from the aesthetics.

By choosing the right colour tank that complements your space, integrating it into gardens or hiding it along or beneath existing structures, you can enjoy all of the benefits of a water tank while also maintaining a usable and stylish yard.

At Global Rotomoulding, we provide a wide range of water tanks in various sizes, colours, and configurations to suit every property and aesthetic preference. Explore our extensive range or give us a call today to discuss your needs and find the right tank for you.