What pavers in courtyard to link bamboo/timber flooring lounge?
Paul Benedek
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
We are renovating our tiny terrace, including opening the back (via bifolds) to the small courtyard (4m * 3m). We are aware that it's crucial in our small house to link and continue spaces where possible.
Our combined living room / kitchen will have floating bamboo or engineered timber flooring, nice brick walls, and an industrial style. Decking is not a viable option in the courtyard, so we are looking at paving.
Our conundrum is - what paving option/s are there that will match and complement the bamboo or timber living room and extend the space so that the inside and outside flow well together?
Any ideas, pictures etc appreciated (on both paving ideas, and also best bamboo/eng timber options to match). Thanks
(PS the pic below is just to start ideas, not sure that would link to bamboo/timber flooring well).
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agotwin boys oh dear..pavers are fine though harder than timber if they fall..large pavers will make the space seem bigger..
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