When the outside meets the inside, a courtyard is born, and whether defined by tropical plants and a low stone wall, or a burbling fountain and modern sculpture, each one has the ability to delight our senses. Long associated with comfort and security, courtyards have been an important architectural element for thousands of years, and today these indoor/outdoor spaces are more popular than ever.
Courtyards: Intimate Outdoor Spaces takes you on a journey across the globe, looking at all kinds of courtyards and exploring their fascinating history. Courtyards can be adapted to almost any space, large or small, and the variations in greenery, stonework, water elements and lighting are endless. Courtyards: Intimate Outdoor Spaces is perfect for homeowners looking to remodel, add something extra to the landscape, or simply modify an existing backyard. Doug Keister's beautiful color.
Photos and enlightened commentary are sure to inspire anyone looking to create a unique place of solitude and serenity. Book jacket.
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