Carefully considered designs that beautifully maximise a small area. The post 13 courtyard ideas and designs to enjoy life ...

A good courtyard garden design can turn a drab and uninviting space into a magical one that is both beautiful and productive. An enclosed garden might be created from scratch, or driven by ...

Courtyard designs have evolved to increase the usable square footage of a home and to also incorporate the great outdoors. A courtyard can come in many shapes, sizes and purposes.

As a multifamily residential design, the courtyard building was introduced in northern Europe in the 17th Century, said John Macsai, professor of architecture at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

A further effective design element here is the use of this paving material. It has a relatively smooth texture, but it's used in large pieces too, so it doesn't look too busy in this restricted space.

Large lot in the Quarter allows for multiple courtyard spaces surrounding an 1830s home Walk through the outdoor spaces on the May 27 Patio Planters tour BY JYL BENSON | Contributing writer ...