Courtyard garden ideas – 15 ways transform an enclosed space
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The best courtyard garden ideas rely on a good layout combined with the right planting – both key to designing a space that really works
The best courtyard garden ideas rely on a good layout combined with the right planting – both key to designing a space that really works
If you love to spend time outdoors, you're just a few decks away from lounging in the afternoon sun with a good book, or hosting friends and family for an alfresco dinner party. Although decking has been a staple of the boat building business for centuries, this design approach didn't enter the interiors world until the 60s. Many Americans hankered after an indoor-outdoor style extension to their home on which to host their BBQs, so built elevated patios directly off their living spaces out of decking – chosen because it's lightweight and easy on the eye.
There are numerous options when it comes to patio ideas for your backyard, whether you're looking to transform a courtyard, small urban plot, or a larger country garden to create a zone for outdoor living. As well as creating an aesthetic backdrop to your patio, incorporating living walls and vertical gardens will also improve air quality, reduce noise and attract wildlife.
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If you want to see the new furniture and lighting designs coming soon to yards, patios and poolsides near you, a great place to look is the trade-only High Point Market in North Carolina. One big takeaway from this spring’s show (April 13-17): Many indoor trends are venturing outside....
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Need some bathroom tile ideas for your remodel? Bathroom tiles have an important role to play in the room's design – and not just because they provide a practical solution to keeping walls and floors protected from soap and splashes. Choose from neutral large format tiles that can be used to create a simple backdrop to a focal point bathtub or vanity or opt for something more vibrantly patterned or colorful to make a style statement, or combine the two.
Of course, garden furniture isn't just for looks – it will transform how you use your patio. For sun-worshippers, sun loungers are a patio must-have. As Tim Pennell of Bramblecrest says, 'Your furniture should complement your seating area and any nearby architecture – so dependent on your space, you can decide between a more contemporary or traditional style, or simply somewhere in between.' We think the pared-back look of these loungers makes them a well-suited match to the moody, monochrome backdrop and minimal surrounding decor.
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