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Patio Tour: Classic Courtyard with Pond and Fountain

Explore a classically themed courtyard with 7-foot walls, raised flowerbeds, breakfast area, pond, and fountain.

"… the stretch into a classically themed courtyard . To enclose the space, a 7-foot … faces the front yard. At the rear of the courtyard , latticework and a gate open to the … adds a focal point and breaks up the courtyard wall's expanse. Instead of an overhead …"

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Create Your Own Courtyard

An inner courtyard provides privacy and security for an … space that functions and feels like a courtyard . Here are some tips: Walls. Higher … Access. Once you've created your courtyard , open the house to it. Use French …

Planning a Comely Courtyard

There is much you can do with an existing courtyard . Consider the following design aspects when refurbishing an existing courtyard . Enclosure. A distinguishing characteristic of a courtyard is having the space feel as though it has four …

Details that Enhance a Courtyard

Don't let the fixed walls of a courtyard stymie your creativity. Be as flexible … candle sconces for lighting. Because a courtyard has limited floor space, using the walls … can leave a cutout in the floor of the courtyard and plant the vines or shrubs directly …

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The Holiday Garden

When it comes to decorating for Christmas, don't forget the garden.

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don't forget the garden. John brought the holidays to life in the courtyard of Washington DC's Blair House. First, I asked John about his inspiration for this project.

-I asked John about the natural elements he brought to the courtyard .

A Natural Theme for the Holidays

Better Homes and Gardens designers were inspired by nature when decorating Washington, D.C.'s Blair House for the holidays.

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the Christmas decor in the front and back parlors and the home's courtyard . A mix of fresh evergreens warmed each room as reeds, scablands and miniature stand up trees. Frigs of greenery pepper the room with tints of the holiday when tucked into flower arrangements and table top decor. Tom [unk] add orbs of bright color to table tops and mantles while ornaments and similar hues of coral, wine, bright [unk] and coppery red echo the fruit shape and color on the glittery Christmas tree. The towering tree holds court in the rear parlor's bay window and looks out over the courtyard . Here, golden garlands wrap the tree in glittering ropes of leaf. Beneath the tree a sea of poinsettias wraps the base of the tree in coral color blossoms. In the courtyard , garden elements are always present but the holiday items used to decorate this al fresco living space bring in natural elements that echo those used inside. Here, fox wood reeves and garlands along with branches of southern magnolia give the courtyard a warm base of green on which [unk]. Branches blooming with red winter berry offer bright color and round shapes, a miniature

Holiday Decorating in an Historic Home

Designers from Better Homes and Gardens and Traditional Home magazines decorated Washington, D.C.'s Blair House for the holidays.

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-The look created inside was used to inspire the courtyard space at Blair House. We're here with John Carloftis who designed the landscape for the courtyard . John, tell me a little bit about your plan.

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Contemporary-Style Home Ideas

… and colors. Front and back courtyards help blend indoors and out … blossomed into a private courtyard . Large windows and glass … glass panels that look out to courtyards on either side. The courtyard seen here occupies an area …

Real Wedding: A Colorful Desert Wedding

… It will add that extra pop of color without the big price tag. Kaelin absolutely loved the lit tree in the middle of the court yard . It added a romantic feel to the reception. Budget Saver: Classic white Christmas lights are a super easy way to add an …

Enhance Your Home's Style with Exterior Details

… or stucco exterior. The homes and courtyard gardens of New Orleans feature iron … batten shutters, arched doorways, courtyards and glazed tiles on the floors and walls … that is ideal for porches and enclosed courtyards . Vesubio-Klinker Tile from Gres Catalan …

Let Nature and Christmas Color Tie Rooms Together

… metallics to unify two parlors and the courtyard of Blair House, the President's guesthouse … runs through both spaces and into the courtyard . "Pick a color from your room, go … metallic theme that continues into the courtyard , where the look is more modern. Poinsettias …

Outdoor Christmas Decor in the Capital

… Gardens magazine staff to deck out the courtyard of the nation's guesthouse, the Blair … used throughout the elegantly decorated courtyard . Silver does double duty in outdoor … winter season. On this wrought-iron courtyard table, a silver ball nestles inside …

Pergola Ideas

… freestanding structure that's the main focal point of a yard. Pergolas are especially effective over paved areas, such as paths, courtyards , and patios. This simple white structure helps designate a casual seating area punctuated by colorful plantings. Placing …