Picture Perfect: 60 Urban Courtyards From Around the Globe
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Deirdre Avenell
21 May 2018
Houzz editorial team. DIY/decorating nut, photographer and jewellery designer.
Much of the urban landscape may be lacking in green spaces. Thankfully, these city-side homes from around the world make up for that with lovely, lush courtyard gardens, offering access to grass and other greenery, water features, space to hang out and, of course, a place to entertain.
1. Moss mountain. Osaka, Japan
2. Concrete and copper. Brighton, Victoria
3. Dual dining. London, UK
4. Grassy knoll. Paris, France
5. Contemporary cool. Melbourne, Victoria
6. Entertainer’s delight. UK
8. A grand garden. North Rocks, NSW
9. Open to the sky. Stuttgart, Germany
10. Your own private canal. Dublin, Ireland
11. Postage patch. Berkshire, UK
12. Visual appeal. Sydney, NSW
13. Lounging around. Christchurch, New Zealand
14. Side yard. San Francisco, USA
15. Urban jungle. Footscray, Victoria
16. Narrow escape. London, UK
17. Island getaway. Singapore
18. Concentric squares. Paris, France
19. A place to hang out. Melbourne, Victoria
20. Throwing shade. Miami, USA
21. Spanish revival. San Francisco, USA
22. Join the dots. Melbourne, Victoria
23. Pave the way. Knightsbridge, UK
24. A living artwork. Perth, WA
25. Sculptural style. London, UK
26. Trellis time. London, UK
27. Central space. Milan, Italy
29. Between the lines. Sydney, NSW
30. Secret garden. London, UK
31. How’s the serenity. Tokyo, Japan
32. Living wall. Sydney, NSW
33. A patch of green. London, UK
34. The sweet spot. Newcastle, NSW
35. Enchanting exterior. Spello, Italy
36. Inner fire. Melbourne, Victoria
37. Built-in bliss. London, UK
38. Strung out. Tel Aviv, Israel
39. Formal fishpond. Toorak, Victoria
40. A world apart. London, UK
41. Raised spirits. New York, USA
42. Into the void. Melbourne, Victoria
43. Float on. Notting Hill, UK
44. Flame on. Melbourne, Victoria
45. Off to Acapulco. Mexico City, Mexico
46. Round and round the garden… London, UK
47. … Like a teddy bear! USA
48. Drip irrigation. Sydney, NSW
49. This side of the wall. London, UK
50. Feel the heat. Sydney, NSW
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number 10 looks like a great fun space