60 Ingenious Urban Gardens Inside Homes
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Deirdre Avenell
3 December 2018
Houzz editorial team. DIY/decorating nut, photographer and jewellery designer.
Much of the urban landscape may be lacking in green spaces. Thankfully, these city-side homes from around the world make up for that with lovely, lush courtyard gardens, offering access to grass and other greenery, water features, space to hang out and, of course, a place to entertain.
51. Frame up
London, UK
London, UK
52. Lush inner landscape
Rose Bay, NSW
Rose Bay, NSW
53. Get on deck
London, UK
London, UK
54. On-trend tones
Woolloomooloo, NSW
Woolloomooloo, NSW
55. Bamboozled
London, UK
London, UK
56. Outdoor book nook
Perth, WA
Perth, WA
57. Ivy league
Denver, USA
Denver, USA
58. Secret space
Clovelly, NSW
Clovelly, NSW
59. Mission: Possible
Houston, USA
Houston, USA
60. On show
Melbourne, Victoria
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9 Stunning Courtyards That Soak Up the Sun
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Melbourne, Victoria
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9 Stunning Courtyards That Soak Up the Sun
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number 10 looks like a great fun space