Courtyards in modern homes allow for a pause, privacy, and a connection to the nature around you. As we continue to make great progress on Fermata at Catskill Terraces, we want to share some inspiration behind modern courtyard home design. Courtyards come in many forms from internal, external, and central as well as having multiple courtyards throughout a home. For Fermata we have an internal courtyard and two small courtyards between the main living space and the guest bedrooms. In contrast, at Lantern Ridge House at Waterfalls Properties we designed the home in a U-shape surrounding a central courtyard.
Fermata courtyard model
Lantern Ridge House courtyard
When we design our homes we always gather reference images to both inspire us and give visual cues to our clients when describing designs. Let’s take a look at a diverse range of modern courtyard houses that all evoke elements of nature and serenity.
Design Inspiration: Modern Courtyard Houses
Laurelhurst MidCentury by MW Works, photographed by Jeremy Bittermann
Aberto Studio by AR Arquitetos photographed by Maíra Acayaba
High Desert Retreat by Aidlin Darling photographed by Joe Fletcher
Round House by Feldman Architecture photographed by Adam Rouse
Ledge House by Desai Chia Architecture photographed by Paul Warchol
Country Garden House by Olson Kundig photographed by Jeremy Bittermann
These courtyards range from rock gardens to walls of plants. While all different, each one allows for an appreciation of the homes’ surrounding landscape. What would you want in your dream courtyard?
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