10 of the best modern courtyard gardens

Ideal Home November 18, 2016 11:34 am

Create an intimate courtyard garden in your home for a place to entertain guests or just relax and indulge in a few leisurely pastimes.

Turn a small courtyard into a quiet oasis with layers of fresh foliage and fauna, thus creating a zen-like paradise that you can call your own. If you prefer to soak up the suns rays, then introduce a Mediterranean feel to your courtyard with warm sandstone, shuttered windows and lush Euphorbia blooms and Ivy.

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Contemporary zen courtyard

Design a concrete bench that blends fluidly with the floor of your courtyard. Add a luxurious silk cushion and bonsai-inspired planting for a serene garden space of your own.

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Calm contemporary terrace

Add visual and textural interest to your patio by combining lush green lawn, grey pebbles and smooth concrete. Strategically-placed walls provide privacy, while low-maintenance grasses and bamboo add a contemporary look.

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Minimal modern courtyard

Create a seamless transition from your kitchen-diner to an outdoor courtyard with large format indoor-outdoor pavers. The continuous kitchen bench becomes an outdoor buffet and sleek glass doors slide back to create a fluid connection between the spaces.

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Private paved courtyard

Create a secluded paved garden with a screening hedge or wall. A chic concrete bench, with colourful cushions and a shelf for potted plants, adds personality and function.

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Sophisticated patio

Install floor-to-ceiling, bi-folding doors to open your living area up to your patio when the weather is fair. A casual sitting area is the perfect spot to perch on the edge of your garden while reading your favourite book.

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Colourful private garden

Upholster a day bed in outdoor fabric and add colourful scatter cushions. A yellow perspex coffee table and bright accessories add to the playful appeal of this private deck.

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Sleek outdoor dining

A serene concrete walled garden is the perfect spot for dining on summer evenings. Sleek modern wall lights add ambience.

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Tiered concrete terrace

Create separate zones in your garden with split levels. Bright accesories, paper lanterns and bamboo create a fun, Asian-inspired hideaway.

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Private jungle garden

Relax in leafy tropical surroundings in a fabulous hanging chair. Timber decking and lush green planting create a tropical look, while the luxe furniture adds serious wow factor.

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Outdoor living terrace

Bring rugs, mirrors and furniture from your living room to enjoy the outdoors in seriously quirky style. This is also a fabulous way to add drama and glamour to a garden party setting.

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