Outdoor Courtyard Design Ideas

Patrick Redmond
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with a water feature.
This is another picture of a pool and in the back of it there is a little lounge but we can have like a little grass area there! - christopher_edwards97

Scandinavian courtyard patio in Geelong with with fireplace, concrete slab and no cover.
Bessa block fire surround - shellmatt

Michael Nicholson
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with tile and no cover.
tree in courtyard sandstone wall - lorie_zampichelli

Louise Roche - @villastyling
Inspiration for a tropical courtyard full sun garden for summer in Cairns with a garden path.
Path and plants in front of a spa - pjmagnifica

Fatfish Photography
Design ideas for a beach style courtyard garden in Gold Coast - Tweed with a garden path and decking.
outdoor pool, screening, outdoor shower, cabana - jenniferowenjo

H Creations
Contemporary courtyard rectangular pool in Canberra - Queanbeyan with tile.
I like this because it's got amazing seats - amelia_riddle

Pilcher Residential
Eclectic courtyard patio in Sydney with concrete pavers and no cover.
The colour of plants and leafiness - mandygrabovac

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

Tad Ferguson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with brick pavers, no cover and a vertical garden.
Green wall against dark background - trudy5741

This is an example of a contemporary courtyard patio in Brisbane with concrete slab and a roof extension.
Really like this - marie_falzon73

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.
Use of plants to soften the drop from deck - dallas_baird

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete pavers.
I like this wall. - vanessa_knott

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

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 mediterranean courtyard patio in Dallas with a fire feature.
Outdoor fire place would be great - tommy_sim13

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).
This is the look with the pavers that i want for the firepit area - peterjones85

Photo by John Merkl
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean courtyard patio in San Francisco with a roof extension, concrete pavers and with fireplace.
breakfast bar on the left facing kitchen - saji_anantakrishnan29

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This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard rectangular aboveground pool in Marseille with decking.