Courtyard Makeovers: 11 Examples with Before & After Photos

If you're planning to move or already live in a house with a yard, you should know that landscaping this space isn't always simple. That's why we'll show you 11 yards that have undergone drastic makeovers, and the results are truly amazing. From dull spaces, they've been transformed into true green oases perfect for spending leisure time.

Before you start landscaping your yard or garden, think of these spaces as extensions of your home's interior. It's necessary to create a unified whole and a certain coherence between these two zones.

Such arrangements also involve some investments, large or small; some areas in the yard need to be paved with stone or concrete slabs, or partially covered. Even the smallest yards should be mixes of zones with multiple functions.

That means bringing together a table, a barbecue, maybe a swing, and a few loungers or armchairs for relaxation moments within the same perimeter.

Color, textures, and generally all materials used are very important in yard landscaping. Depending on the style of the project, you will choose the materials as well as other accessories that will complete the yard decor. You will also choose the furniture depending on the style in which you want to landscape your yard.

For example, wooden furniture pieces can give your garden a rustic and natural feel, while aluminum ones create a minimalist and modern look.

Garden furniture plays a rather significant role. It is an element that shapes the entire arrangement. It can be more sober, in a neutral color palette, or it can have a more special design and in tones contrasting with the rest of the space.

Lighting also plays an essential role, both natural and artificial, which can be used to highlight certain areas or create a particular atmosphere.

The green area is very important; this can be in the form of a lawn, a vertical garden, decorative shrubs or climbing plants, or in the form of large, decorative pots with special plants.