Outdoor Courtyard Design Ideas

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete pavers.
I love pools, I wish I had one - webuser_801547836

Fatfish Photography
Beach style courtyard garden in Gold Coast - Tweed with a garden path and decking.
Textruesincl stone and wool and inside outside - webuser_433468035

This is an example of a beach style courtyard deck in Adelaide with no cover.
Pergola roof line - annette_calwell

Architects: B.E. Architecture Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Modern courtyard patio in Los Angeles with tile and no cover.
Log seat and planters on fence top - lia_maiorino

Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a roof extension and concrete pavers.
We like the slat roof - nila_edlin

Photo of a tropical courtyard rectangular lap pool in Sydney.
steps colour - terri_battese

Diesel's House started with a very simple brief for a "U-shaped" house to provide privacy from neighbouring houses, bring the outdoors in, and have the informality, quirkiness and fun of a 1960's beach house. By wrapping the house around a courtyard on three sides and having a covered deck to the north, all rooms open onto a private outdoor green space. Views expand across the courtyard to the back yard and sky making spaces feel very generous. The house captures sea breezes in Summer and the sun in Winter; the occupants are comfortably connected to the time of day, the seasons and their environment. Passive solar design, natural ventilation supplemented by ceiling fans, solar energy and rainwater capture, and reuse of building materials all act to reduce environmental footprint. Diesel's house demonstrates that a suburban house in a subtropical climate does not have to be "heavy" on the environment.
Hanging baskets for vertical element in atrium - chdesigndraft

Photo of a contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Gold Coast - Tweed with decking and a pool house.
Decking stones and grass around pool - whiskey2002

Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard patio in Melbourne with no cover.
Large pavers to replace decking - jo_anne_harrison46

Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with a water feature.
Pool in verandah? On Antonio’s side. - effie_riet

Photography - Mitch Franzi Photography Agent - Adam Cross NSW Real Estate Styling - Sapphire Living Interiors
This is an example of a modern courtyard patio in Other with decking and no cover.
turquoise cushions - webuser_231395564

Sunken courtyard
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.
Pebbles underneath ? keeps floor warm - webuser_271734026

Chris Pryor
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard custom-shaped pool in Melbourne with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
A large, spacious pool for enthusiastic swimmers. - mumma_09

Michael Nicholson
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with tile and no cover.
TKD Architects Sydney: Outdoor Link..living above - tannerylane

Pilcher Residential
Transitional courtyard patio in Sydney with concrete pavers and no cover.
Backyard two levels with garden beds - webuser_651219767

This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Geelong.
Good pavers - tmorri28

This walled Woollahra courtyard garden was built as an entry to a recently renovated house but also as a private relaxation space. Through a laser cut corten steel entry gate you get glimpses of a private oasis beyond. Its rich warm brown colour is perfectly matched with the new spotted gum decking on the porch and the feature downlight by the front door. Soft gravel and steeping stones outside and through the gate draw the visitor in adding a soft and organic feel. Three steps lead to a generous deck wrapping around a corner to reveal more space for entertaining and an outdoor lounge. Planted here is some Boston ivy that will grow up the wall and further green up the space creating a seasonal element with its autumn leaves. An eclectic and varied planting palette of different leaf shapes and colours creates texture and stands out against the white walls. Plants were also chosen for their hardiness and low maintenance requirements. Two Olives planted within the gravel provide a light canopy and a frangipani near the lounge will be great to sit under as it grows taller over the years. The resulting garden is not only a lovely entry for the residents and their visitors but also a spot where they can sit and relax.
pebbles around pathway to garden shed - chrissiehoffman

Pilcher Residential
Design ideas for a transitional courtyard deck in Sydney.
How to work with paving - dianehutton100