Ideas for a Courtyard Design

Courtyard Plaza

• If you have an empty space in your courtyard, consider installing a fountain surrounded by shrubs and benches. A garden fountain will add life, sound and motion to your courtyard. Depending on your courtyard area, you can install a large fountain or a small pot fountain. Large fountains with a stone or concrete base can be bought online or from a local retailer, and can sometimes weigh more than 2,000 lbs. Furniture is also a good way of filling in empty spaces around the courtyard. Your furniture should match the colors, elements and surrounding atmosphere of the courtyard.

Courtyard Wall

• Whether you have high or low walls for your courtyard, you can cover the uninteresting space surrounding your courtyard with some interesting decor. Installing wall fountains can make a great addition and bring motion to a lifeless wall. Fast-growing climbing plants can also bring color and life to your walls. Take in consideration where the sun's position is during different parts of the day. Since the wall will most likely shield sunlight during parts of the day, choosing the right plant that can flourish under certain conditions is important.

Floors and Steps

• If you are looking to install flooring to your courtyard, you may want to consider a landscape contractor. There are many styles of flooring to choose from such as oriental, Mediterranean, Western and Spanish, just to name a few. Depending on your preference or the surrounding area, you can choose what type of floor design is best for your courtyard. If your courtyard slopes up or down, consider installing steps. Marble and cobblestone are just a few of the many materials you can use to construct steps in your courtyard.