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Patio - small traditional courtyard stone patio idea in New Orleans with no cover

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Las Vegas.

The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. The site being located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the client was eager to capture cross breezes and utilize outdoor entertainment spaces. The home was designed with three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard, and one screened porch, all accessed by way of French doors and extra tall double-hung windows. The open main level floor plan centers on common livings spaces, while still leaving room for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two individual bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Native materials were used in construction, including a metal roof and local timber.

This is a view from the kitchen of the guest house, looking across the covered courtyard to the main house. The large outdoor patio has plenty of seating areas and a large outdoor table. An outdoor fireplace and pizza oven make this a prime entertaining spot.

The 9'-0" ceilings of the original two story shiplap sided house did not stop Vallas from raising the ceilings in the single story painted brick wing to 11'-4". The head height of the French doors is cleverly aligned with the top of the existing windows so as not to overpower them. .

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Doug Myers

Patio - small transitional courtyard brick patio idea in Houston

We designed the interstitial space between two existing buildings as an outdoor dining space defined by the rear of the main house, the new storage shed, and the rear building housing the master bedroom suite. photo: Richard Sexton

This is an example of a traditional backyard brick landscaping in Atlanta.

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
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Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Danes Custom Homes
Patio vertical garden - traditional patio vertical garden idea in Dallas

Outdoor patio odd the sunroom provides views of the pool and any approaching guests. The arched pass through is reminiscent of a horse farm.
Example of a huge classic courtyard brick patio design in Chicago with a pergola

Outdoor patio odd the sunroom provides views of the pool and any approaching guests. The arched pass through is reminiscent of a horse farm.
Inspiration for a huge timeless courtyard brick patio remodel in Chicago with a pergola

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Metal Arbor: Porter Barn Wood Photography: Scott Sandler

Brent Langley
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Photo of a small traditional courtyard brick formal garden in New Orleans.