Looking for design ideas for a small ugly courtyard!
I am looking for some inspiration for a very small courtyard. I'd like to accommodate a weber bbq and some casual seating for 4-6 people. Perhaps some bench seating, colourful cushions, low coffee table might be nice. Do I paint the brick wall? If so, what colour? Do I keep the brick paving? Do I add some interest to the painted brick - screening, artwork? There is no reticultation and I am not very lucky keeping plants alive! Its my first home so I am trying to be conscious of my budget. PS. All the furniture in the photos has gone.
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Comments (4)my suggestion has an L shaped kitchen area with a small free standing kitchen island and/or small extending dining table and chairs with a shallow sideboard, U shaped seating for five and two locations for wall mounted TV...See More- 3 years ago
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3 years agoGreat ideas, you have a great space and with careful planning you could have a gorgeous courtyard, there are fabulous screens available these days, you can purchase them so all you need to do is attach them to your wall,built in seating with planter boxes is space saving, lighting to use your space all year round, a large mirror will add a new dimension ,you can add an outdoor mat ..... gorgeous.
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