No. 37 Front Yards & Driveways · Mediterranean
Walled Mediterranean Courtyard with Tiled Fountain
Photographed at night, this walled courtyard features flagstone paving, a circular tiled fountain, olive trees, a weathered wooden gate, and exterior lighting provided by wall-mounted lanterns.
Design notes
Mediterranean design is about shade and thick walls. Look for stucco in warm neutrals, terracotta or travertine underfoot, arches and loggias that throw deep shadow, and gravel courtyards rather than lawn. Water is small and central — a fountain, a rill, a tiled spa — and planting is drought-tolerant: olives, cypress, lavender, rosemary and bougainvillea. Wrought iron, blue-and-white tile and a long table under vines finish the picture.
What to look for
- The sequence from where the car stops to the front door
- Walkway width and the landing at the door
- Planting kept below the windows with a tree for scale
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