Limited space and with views of not the most impressive kind, this central courtyard was cramped and uninviting.

Recently renovated this house now has a central area which is a focal point for three wrap around rooms. It really needs to earn its keep.

Above shows the view from the main living area. Where – ever you are in this open plan house, the only outside view is of sheds and roof tiles!

We were comissioned to screen off the ugly buildings and provide a growing space for salad crops.

We immediately suggested a wooden strucure as we felt it would soften the space. We also noted that it would need to be free standing and portable as there is a crawl space to the left of the patio. The fence needed to be secure and aestethic. And floor space was at a minimum!

This structure is created in such a way that it takes up as little floor space as possible. We used new sleepers to the front and marine plywood to the back. This has allowed us to create a planter which doubles up as extra seating.

Now planted with rocket and tomato seeds this planter box will produce plenty of salads for summer months.

The olive trees offer a lovely sense of maturity and move gently in the breeze. Easy to keep, their silvery tones work beautifully in this surrounding.

Close – gap bespoke fencing ensures enough light and air gets in while masking ugly views beyond.

This courtyard has been smartened up using a very sensible approach. We have created a space which feels like an addition to the house and it seemlessly blends into the architecture.

Tags: courtyard, fencing, olive trees, raised beds, sleeper planter
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