{"id":530,"date":"2016-06-07T09:52:33","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T16:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/blog\/?p=530"},"modified":"2016-06-07T09:59:13","modified_gmt":"2016-06-07T16:59:13","slug":"courtyard-house-plans-add-elegance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/blog\/courtyard-house-plans-add-elegance\/","title":{"rendered":"Courtyard House Plans Add Elegance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Courtyard House Plans Add Elegance<\/p>\n<p>No matter what size lot you plan on building on, considering a courtyard house plan is one of the most traditional ways to elevate the elegance and maximize available space.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the house plans that offer a courtyard already in the design are of the traditional variety: European designs in particular favor this feature. But several of the more recent American trends have also adopted the courtyard garden as a way to provide private outdoor space that is both open to the air and protected from the stronger elements.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_415028809.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-531\" alt=\"Enclosed patio in courtyard house plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_415028809-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_415028809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_415028809-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_415028809.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enclosed within the main structure of the house, a courtyard garden often exists in the center of the lot, with the main arms of the house surrounding it. But there are options: a courtyard can also be situated towards the back and side of the house, or can be built between the main house and a detached garage and used as a vestibule space. There are countless options for bringing this lovely space to fruition, and several reasons why it\u2019s a good idea to consider for your own dream house plan.<\/p>\n<p>Courtyard house plans typically have a few features in common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water fixtures:\u00a0 Either large or small, and used as part of landscaping irrigation or simply to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_143141206.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-535\" alt=\"Water feature in a courtyard house plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_143141206-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a> provide a quiet, tranquil background noise in a peaceful setting, a water fixture is a classic element to a courtyard. Even something as subtle as a stone bird bath with a slow trickle of fresh water running into it can make an enclosed courtyard garden feel like a haven from the stresses of the outside world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patio: Built into the center of the courtyard with features and landscaping plants arranged on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_200439884.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-532\" alt=\"Paved patio in Courtyard House Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_200439884-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>the periphery, a patio makes for an intuitive gathering space. Paving stones, brick, or other natural materials are typically used here, and ground cover allowed to expand between the stones makes for a romantic and traditionally elegant setting for a summer\u2019s evening meal or glass of wine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low maintenance landscaping: Typically, a courtyard is designed to be relatively low-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_306984527.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-534\" alt=\"Low maintenance plants in Courtyard House Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_306984527-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>maintenance compared to other styles of yard spaces. Choosing plants that are capable of being left unattended for short periods of time are a functional addition, while many would opt for plantings that will grow and expand on their own over time. Training vines like clematis and wisteria are good options for a setting such as this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The garden space inherent in a courtyard house plan can elevate your dream home to a new level of simple elegance and make efficient use of space on your chosen lot. Search our large selection of <a title=\"Courtyard House Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterhouseplans.com\/advanced-search\/house-plans-with-courtyards.html\" target=\"_blank\">House-Plans-With-Courtyards.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Courtyard House Plans Add Elegance No matter what size lot you plan on building on, considering a courtyard house plan is one of the most traditional ways to elevate the elegance and maximize available space. 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