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Bi-Fold Kitchen Passthrough Window
Bi-Fold Kitchen Passthrough Window
AG MillworksAG Millworks
Fold windows open with AG Millworks Bi-Fold Windows and enhance your indoor-outdoor living. Bi-Fold Windows allow you to create a "passthrough" window for the ultimate entertaining experience!
Fire Pit and Sitting Wall
Fire Pit and Sitting Wall
DRS Lawn & LandscapeDRS Lawn & Landscape
Pergolas/Standing Roof Structures
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Solid Rock ConstructionSolid Rock Construction
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Custom 1 1/2 story (based on a Carabelle)
Custom 1 1/2 story (based on a Carabelle)
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
In the kitchen are these glass doors which lead to this amazing screen-in patio. The patio has a floor to ceiling fireplace that is perfect to keep warm by in any month of the year.
Small Backyard for Entertaining
Small Backyard for Entertaining
The Garden WizardThe Garden Wizard
Residential Work
Residential Work
Norris Broyles ArchitectsNorris Broyles Architects
Desert Landscapes
Desert Landscapes
Trademark LandscapeTrademark Landscape
By landscape designer Peggy De La Garza
Techo Bloc raised patio, sitting walls and cedar pergola
Techo Bloc raised patio, sitting walls and cedar pergola
Zeke's Outdoor ServicesZeke's Outdoor Services
Raised patio featuring techo bloc blu pavers and mini creta wall stone. Also featuring a custom cedar pergola
Pool Pavilion
Pool Pavilion
Sally Ross DesignsSally Ross Designs
Northwest Meadows
Northwest Meadows
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
Fifth Season Landscape Design
Picturesque Pool
Picturesque Pool
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.
Rockpoint Ridge Home
Rockpoint Ridge Home
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
The spa and flagstone steps leading up to the pergola.
Kitchen and bath designs
Kitchen and bath designs
Soni Interiors SupplySoni Interiors Supply
Travertine- French Pattern
Our Products - Pella Doors
Our Products - Pella Doors
Richroath ConstructionRichroath Construction
Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living
Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living
JAK DecksJAK Decks
Firepits and Fireplaces
Firepits and Fireplaces
Nature's TouchNature's Touch
Craftsman Patio
Craftsman Patio
Steiner Ranch
Steiner Ranch
Crossroads Construction & DesignCrossroads Construction & Design
Townhouse Renovation in San Diego
Townhouse Renovation in San Diego
Jon + AudJon + Aud
Audrey McEwen - Architectural Designer and Photographer

19,382 American Courtyard Design Photos

Typically a paved area, a well-planned American courtyard or patio can serve multiple functions – be it a spot for entertaining, cooking, dining or relaxing – so it’s important you ask yourself how you intend to use the space. Will it need to cater to a large group of friends, or small intimate gatherings, for instance? Whether it’s comprised of stone, brick or concrete, your American courtyard should blend in seamlessly with your garden, and provide you with a functional outdoor living area. Courtyards are a great way to break up a large garden, are low-maintenance and can save you money on your landscaping, too. Just add practical outdoor furniture, such as lounge chairs, a sofa, barbecue or dining table and chairs to maximise the space.

What materials should I use to construct my courtyard or patio?

Stone pavers and bricks are the most common materials used for courtyards, while concrete, tiles and gravel are also popular. When deciding on which surface material to use, first consider the style of your home. Stone paving is usually at the top end of the price bracket, but is highly durable and the most natural-looking of the surface materials available. Brick courtyards, on the other hand, are relatively easy to lay, and provide a warm, rich colour that can complement traditional homes. Concrete courtyards are one of the least expensive to build and are also very durable, while gravel is quick and easy to install. You will also need to decide whether you want your courtyard or patio covered or left uncovered. You can add roofing if you plan on using the space regularly, or opt for a pergola, trellis or umbrella for shade instead. Courtyard enclosures, usually made from glass or mesh screens, can also transform your space into an outdoor room.

What decor and outdoor furniture should I add?

A American courtyard can be so much more than just a paved slab, if you add the right additions. An outdoor kitchen and bar will help make the space the life of the party, while high-quality, low-slung chairs will make you want to stay outside for longer. If you have the budget, you may even consider adding a spa or pool. To make it the ideal al fresco area even when temperatures drop, a fire pit or fireplace will be able to keep you and your company toasty warm. To entice you and your guests into the space, make some room for greenery, even if you just a place a pot plant atop a table. It will help tie in the area to the surrounding garden. Fairy lights, garden torches and citronella candles will also help set the mood and keep the mozzies at bay, while soft furnishings such as waterproof rugs, pillows and chair cushions will add personality. For something striking, consider adding a water feature or vertical garden.
Harrison Home
Harrison Home
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
LaCantina Doors Wood bi-folding door system
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