Make more of your courtyard with these international inspirations.
Weather permitting…
We are blessed in South Africa with exceptional weather, nearly year round. Even in our coldest months we can usually be guaranteed some sunlight every couple of days.
This means that we are honour bound to make the most of the outdoors and one often overlooked part of our homes is the humble courtyard. It is that one space we usually forget about – unless we quickly venture out to hang up the washing, move something big out of the house temporarily or want to use it to house the rowdy pets when the in-laws come calling.
What if we told you, courtyards offer so much more?
Look at what we have to work with.
By definition, a courtyards has some sort of rain and weather proof flooring, be it paved, tiled or a simple concrete slab. It is sheltered from wind, has access to electricity because it is so close to your house, and usually it even has a door leading directly from your kitchen, meaning snacks and drinks are already on hand.
The only thing lacking is (usually) a bit of beautification.
That is where we come in. We have done the hard work and scoured the internet for our favourite courtyard upgrade content to inspire you to make the most of this ready-made, extra, living space.