Suggestions for this utility courtyard
Janine
4 years ago
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julie herbert
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Feature tree for a central courtyard.
Comments (3)We have a large frangipani tree that needs to be moved due to the e tension but my concern with relocating the frangipani tree there would be the lack of sunlight. Another idea was to scrap the feature tree & replace it with a fern tree & make it lush with shade loving plants. Attached is another pic with a different design idea. Thoughts ?.....See MoreI need help to create an oasis in my courtyard
Comments (9)Hi marisalyons6. You certainly do have a (fabulous) blank canvas to work with. If I may - starting with that pink wall, someone had already suggested painting it a dark colour. I agree. Great and easy place to start. A deep grey or a Prussian or Oxford blue. Prussian would be my go. On this wall I would hang 2 or 3 "living wall pockets" or some "plants ape vertical" to add a wonderful touch of nature. The garage door has to go, sorry. Either replace with some folding wooden doors to match the stairs and inner doors, or if this is out of your price range simply paint it the same colour as the back wall. If the garage is not in use, it becomes your perfect storage and work area. Maybe even use it as a guest room if you make it over. I'd also be inclined to pull up that fake grass. Sorry, but yuk! Again, depending on your budget add either a shallow floating deck or better still (cause I love stone) is to have a beautiful river stone floor laid. The "drop" from the top to bbq area concerns me, especially if you're having friends over for drinks. Add a tapered stair for both safety and to conserve some space on the bottom there. The angle of closure doesn't really matter, and in fact you may find the greater this angle (from a narrow bottom step to the top step being as wide as the upper area) using a lovely chrome and wire hand rail, will really bring the spaces together and won't really take too much space away from the bottom bbq area. Again, to bring the lot together either floating wooden decking/floor or the stones. Just some thoughts I hope you enjoy reading, and more so enjoy the project. I'd love to get my mitts on it, but I'm a bit far north. Best of luck, and please post updates. Would love to see what you end up with....See MoreOutdoor cushions for courtyard
Comments (4)Thanks Julie. That‘s along the lines I’ve been thinking. I needed someone else’s eye to confirm. I really like the black/white striped cushion with yellow piping but can’t find it on sale anywhere. cheers Sue...See MoreBefore & After: A small city courtyard gets a grand tropical feel
Comments (4)I love how you were able to make the space feel bigger than it actually is. The mural adds depth. Much better than staring at a concrete wall!...See MoreKate
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