Ron Tan
Small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Porcelain paving with a tile inlay to zone the comfortable seating area.
Small contemporary garden in London with a container garden.

A courtyard garden with a small, raised play pool that provides a seat wall and paving done in brick and Pennsylvania Bluestone. Design by Walter Dahlberg. Photo by Caroline Greene

The perfect green oasis for a small courtyard garden with an artificial lawn surrounded by powder coated planters, a bespoke wooden console & storage/seating bench, retro white soft furnishings & overhead festoon lighting; all amongst the evergreen planting & green wall. Photo Copyright Helen Fickling

Jenny Bloom
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in London.

Courtyard style garden with exposed concrete and timber cabana. The swimming pool is tiled with a white sandstone, This courtyard garden design shows off a great mixture of materials and plant species. Courtyard gardens are one of our specialties. This Garden was designed by Michael Cooke Garden Design. Effective courtyard garden is about keeping the design of the courtyard simple. Small courtyard gardens such as this coastal garden in Clovelly are about keeping the design simple. The swimming pool is tiled internally with a really dark mosaic tile which contrasts nicely with the sandstone coping around the pool. The cabana is a cool mixture of free form concrete, Spotted Gum vertical slats and a lined ceiling roof. The flooring is also Spotted Gum to tie in with the slats. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay

ron tan
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.

A small garden at the rear of a Grade II Listed property was extended beyond the original boundary after the client purchased the derelict and overgrown plots beyond. The original lawned garden space was redesigned as a courtyard using reclaimed yorkstone and a more contemporary 'secret garden' was created beyond the wall. A sunny chill out zone was created for the family to relax in, and a productive garden includes fruit trees and raised beds for growing vegetables.

Peta North
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.

Courtyard style garden with exposed concrete and timber cabana. The swimming pool is tiled with a white sandstone, This courtyard garden design shows off a great mixture of materials and plant species. Courtyard gardens are one of our specialties. This Garden was designed by Michael Cooke Garden Design. Effective courtyard garden is about keeping the design of the courtyard simple. Small courtyard gardens such as this coastal garden in Clovelly are about keeping the design simple. The swimming pool is tiled internally with a really dark mosaic tile which contrasts nicely with the sandstone coping around the pool. The cabana is a cool mixture of free form concrete, Spotted Gum vertical slats and a lined ceiling roof. The flooring is also Spotted Gum to tie in with the slats. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay

This is an example of a traditional courtyard patio in London with no cover.

Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. The new high-spec kitchen with limestone flooring opens out seamlessly on to the courtyard. Around the water rill are raised beds and bench seating, playing with the change in levels, all clad in the same pale limestone.

A tiny backyard, 33'x 22' needed to be intimate, functional and sophisticated. The clients are well travelled, and love to entertain. Solution, a European style courtyard.

The bifold doors open directly onto this seating area creating a seamless flow from interior to exterior. Photographed by Nathalie Priem
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard patio in London.

The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Traditional deck in San Francisco with a container garden.

Fishpools indoor-outdoor garden furniture was the perfect solution for dining alfresco in this courtyard garden.
Design ideas for a small contemporary patio in Hertfordshire.

Ray Cox
Mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Small colourful courtyards in Australia
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Perth with a water feature.

A small patio garden viewed from the kitchen of this South Yarra residence using asian style screens, a leaf motif water feature and a tropical style planting. Privacy while maintaining light into the space along with great visual impact from within the home. Bespoke Garden Design