A shaded, tactile courtyard shaped by warm stone, limewashed walls, aromatic planting, and a strong indoor-outdoor threshold.
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A shaded, tactile courtyard shaped by warm stone, limewashed walls, aromatic planting, and a strong indoor-outdoor threshold.
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Mediterranean Courtyard
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Best for
Mediterranean courtyards work because they respond to heat: shade comes first, paving is breathable, and planting is concentrated where it can thrive.
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Designer move
Choose regional stone, limewash, gravel or clay pavers, restrained water, and plants such as olive, rosemary, myrtle, lavender, or citrus where climate allows.
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Trend note
Mediterranean courtyards work because they respond to heat: shade comes first, paving is breathable, and planting is concentrated where it can thrive. Use one canopy tree or pergola, aromatic herbs, deep green structure, and a small amount of water only when it genuinely improves the microclimate.
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Avoid
Avoid turning the garden into a themed resort with ornate tile, too many terracotta pots, or thirsty planting unsuited to the site.
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