Courtyard Garden

Illustration of a courtyard garden design showing use of mirror as trompe-l'oeil.

The design of this courtyard garden uses level changes and horizontal lathed fence panels coupled with mirrors and architectural planting to maximize the sense of space.

The rich colour of the sandstone paving and brick cappings provide warmth to this small garden design

The focal point water feature is framed by carefully selected architectural planting

The rich colour of the sandstone paving and brick cappings provide warmth to this small courtyard garden. The focal point water feature is framed by carefully selected architectural planting.

The design is simple and uncluttered with every plant chosen for greatest impact, while the use of richly coloured finishes adds warmth to what could otherwise be an uninviting space. The cistern type water feature provides movement and soothing sound to the courtyard and a strong focal point when viewed from the kitchen.

Detailed concept plans are produced as part of the design process.

The mirrors are positioned to create a false perspective, or trompe l’oeil, giving a sense of space beyond the boundaries of this small courtyard. Careful positioning of the mirrors reflect the garden, rather than the viewer, thereby increasing the impact of this feature.

The front garden was laid out on a formal grid, softened with planting

The garden designer used a combination of rich colour, texture and form to add an extra element to the planting scheme

With this garden feature, careful positioning of the mirror reflects the garden rather than the viewer

The front garden was set out to a formal grid, softened with planting. The garden designer used a combination of rich colour, texture and form to maximise the impact of the planting scheme..