I am working on the charming courtyard at our new home. I just love the space and have made it my goal to get it done before we move in so we can enjoy the beautiful weather. I have been on the hunt for furniture and decor items for our new space. Let’s take a look at My New Courtyard Design and Sources.
I love the entrance to the house. When you walk in there is a little area on the left that I am working on. We have a post coming up in July. Hopefully, it will all be complete by then.
Here is the beautiful courtyard at night.
Here is the inspiration board for the new space. You know my M.O. I like to have a mix of new and old, and I don’t want everything to match. I love a collected look. I think it makes the design interesting and
personal.
The courtyard is a pretty large space, so there will be multiple areas to sit and enjoy. Let’s start with the fireplace area. We purchased some vintage Portuguese baskets and large galvanized (what will be planters) from one of our favorite local dealers Atelier de Campagne. These vintage items set the stage for the plan. The clock is from Pottery Barn.
In front of the fireplace will be the Palmetto Wicker Sofa from Pottery Barn on sale, and the Willow Wicker Chairs from Ballard Designs. FYI I have the Suzanne Kasler Harbor Collection from Ballard that I will be using in the pool area, and I am extremely impressed with the quality and price point when compared to similar options. The side table is the Fernando Accent Table is from Crate and Barrel. The sofa will be in front of the fireplace and the two sets of chairs and a side table on either side. The coffee table is from Dovetail but I was not able to find it online anywhere. The brown and white pillows are from Krinto on Etsy but are not indoor outdoor. I have not had any luck finding similar yet in an indoor-outdoor fabric. The black pillows are from California Living on Etsy and are indoor outdoor.
We will be using our current round dining room table under the eaves with our chairs that we purchased from World Market last year. You can find the pillows on Etsy here.
The former owners purchased this fountain in France and I love the potential this little area has. Pillows are from Etsy here. The vintage galvanized bathtubs are from Patine. They are filled with espaliered apples. You can see how we used them in our current garden, in the post Before and After Backyard Transformation here.
That is my basic plan to address this area. We hope to make this space comfortable and collected. This is an area we will be living in. Much of the rest we will tweak as we go. So much of the home and gardens are so good. We will just do some small tweaks to make it our own over time. You might also enjoy reading The Collected Look in my Garden and How to Get It (from my former home). Thanks for reading My New Courtyard Design and Sources. More to come as time goes on.
LOVE this direction. Can’t wait to see it in person. 🙂
Hi Mary Ann
I can’t wait for you to see it too!
Buongiorno Cindy
Che bello,i nuovi progetti di vita ci aiutano ad andare avanti nonostante tutto……che carina la zona con la fontana,ho pensato immediatamente a un piccolo angolo della Toscana o Puglia.Delizioso per sorseggiare un buon prosecco Cin Cin…..🥂 Buona giornata.
Hi Dora
Visions of Italy or France perhaps? We are looking forward to enjoying that very spot! So good to hear from you. Are you in Bologna now?
Si sono a Bologna,In montagna è ancora molto freddo,Paolo a volte va’ a controllare la casa , così io mi godo il weekend con le mie amiche….😃
Hi Dora
You are so fortunate to have two lovely places to live! I assumed you were still in Bologna!
Cindy,
Your new home has such an inviting charm and I know you will put your touch on it, and it will shine. I love the outdoor area and your ideas.
xo,
Karen B.
Hi Karen
Thank you so much. Any ideas from the master gardener?
LOVE, LOVE, oh did I mention how much I LOVE your plans!! Will be copying some of your ideas.
Thank you and enjoy ….
Hi Maureen
That’s why I post them. Hope you can take some ideas and incorporate yours for something even better
just love paso. have looked on and off for real estate there…nothing ever turns up with such charm!
i know you will do it justice.
Hi Bonnie
We looked for at least ten years…so love the area but the architecture…well not so great. We feel so lucky to have found this place. Let’s meet up when you come to Paso next
Your courtyard is warm and inviting. I’m sure when you move in you will be spending many hours enjoying. The look you created is perfect. The fountain has such character.
Hi Katherine
I hope you too can come visit sometime. I would so love meeting you
Cindy! I love what you’re doing. It’s going to be so wonderful. It feels like a vacation property – what a great place to have at this time of life. I’m JELLYYYYYYY!!!!
Hi Gray
Hopefully you can come visit or we can meet in Paso. I think it is right for us in this stage of life
So beautiful 😍
Thank you so much Ramona! So appreciate you weighing in!
I feel like I am watching your ideas come to life. What a fabulous courtyard! BTW, after squirrels are the stuffing from my upholstered lawn chairs , buying new cushions were $250 each from the manufacturer. I ended it having a small ma and pa company recover the cushions for $50 each. So you may find a Sunbrella fabric in white. Also, I think you love pink in your garden!
Hi Marcia
The base of all my outdoor furniture is sunbrella canvas in white. I work from there! You are so right about having locals do the cushions they are always cheaper and better!
Looks Awesome! Would love to see your pool area. Waiting for ours to finish and need some inspiration. Thanks
Hi K
The pool area coming soon. It is lovely just as it is but of course we will have a few tweaks!!
All great! You must be having so much fun!
Hi Janet
This little project is fun. The rest will wait until we get moved in and have a better feel for the house!!
Just yummy. So livable!
Hi Pat
Time for the Huber’s to come visit!!
What program are you using for your mock-ups?
Hi Leslea
I use Canva
I love your ideas reflected in your design board. And you have inspired me to do the same for our new home. We have two front porches and a backyard, which we have not had in forever. In fact, I have an idea for you! Sending an email soon.
Hi Jan
That sounds like so much fun!!
How exciting, Cindy! Soon you’ll be sipping wine in front of the fire in your beautiful, new courtyard. Your design is perfection, of course. I can’t wait to see it come to life. Very soon! xo
Hi Juliet
Yes we will! Hope to have you ladies down to enjoy as well!
I love seeing how you will put things together to make an already beautiful space even more inviting. Just one comment about the clock above the fireplace – I have always read and heard from designers that clocks are not necessarily a great accessory in a place that is meant to encourage relaxing without time schedules. Maybe a great architectural piece in that area to encourage that sense of relaxing without time constraints. Just a thought. I know your space will be lovely!
Hi Pat
Good comment about the clock, but no worries it is faux!! It doesn’t move! Maybe that will drive people crazy as well. I have plenty of architectural pieces to try as well!
In. Love.
Thank you so much!
I purchased the Palmetto sofa last summer, but I have had the Palmetto lounge chairs for about 10 years. They have been on an uncovered patio and they look as good as when I bought them. I do cover the cushions and just recently bought new slip covers for them. The chair and sofa are comfortable enough to nap on and I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Thanks for the wonderful courtyard ideas. I just recently purchased a condo with a large enclosed courtyard entry that I will be updating before I move in.
Hi Maddie
Thank you so much for weighing in. I am sure you know if you have been reading long, I am a researcher. I looked hard and long for a sofa that wasn’t ridiculously priced and had good reviews!
What an exciting time for you! I know you will work your Cindy Magic on the gardens and house.
Hi Wren
I am working on it! I need to get it together for a girlfriends lunch!!