On one side a 'living wall' ties the two levels together and, amongst other things, softens the acoustics in what could otherwise feel more like a gloomy and echoing lightwell. Photographer: Bruce Hemming

View of rear facade from garden Photo by Sean Shanahan

Entry Courtyard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes

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Is there anything more fun than outdoor entertaining? The house, patio and lawn all flow together to create one seamless space that appears to go forever. Here we worked to create the kind of atmosphere you find in an Italian Piazza with the outdoor market lights strung from the house to the tree and speakers hidden in strategic locations filling the air with music. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz

Photography by Jeffrey Totaro

Photo by Hans Fonk

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A tiny backyard, 33'x 22' needed to be intimate, functional and sophisticated. The clients are well travelled, and love to entertain. Solution, a European style courtyard.

A luxurious Mediterranean house and property with Tuscan influences featuring majestic Live Oak trees, detailed travertine paving, expansive lawns and lush gardens. Designed and built by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. House construction by Bob Thompson Homes.

This house was designed around a small courtyard. Photos by Casey Woods

courtyard with tiled pool and tropical landscaping