SEAMLESS BLEND
A courtyard with no level change makes for a smooth transition from inside to outside. ‘Enchanting in its simplicity, this herringbone-style brick terrace offers a seamless extension to the kitchen as well as posing a pretty focal point from within,’ says Alasdair Cameron from Cameron of this Georgian farmhouse in Devon. ‘In late winter, scent from sarcococca diffuses into the kitchen and in summer the stunning rambling rose Francis E Lester offers a sweet blossomy scent.’ Grey dining furniture – perfect for an alfresco lunch or evening barbecue – echoes the paintwork of the windows.
BOLD LANDSCAPING CHOICES
A central square ‘pad’ creates a calming pause in a courtyard space.
