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Outdoor Grass Gardens Wood Fences, Walls Concrete Patio, Porch, Deck Shrubs Garden Design Photos and Ideas

The house's short, east-facing walls extend out to the terrace, blurring indoor and outdoor spaces.

“The darker, midnight blue exterior paint color was used on all of the existing building elements to create more of a dynamic contrast with the new structure, which was painted white," says Ryan. Tomatoes, little gem lettuce, green beans, a tobacco plant, and a few strawberry bushes (tended by the kids) grow in the courtyard.

This private outdoor space would be otherwise unavailable within a hillside home.

The courtyard has a serene sitting area and frames views into the house and straight through to the other side.