Enchanting and Private Gardens: Your Comfortable Hideaway.

This clever courtyard maximises space and offers loads of flexibility by using a u-shaped configuration — line of pot plants along the right, raised garden bed at the back and a bench seat that turns into a raised shelf for pot plants along the left.

That bench seat turns plant shelf is a favourite. Image via Decocrush

2. Split level perfection

We cannot fault anything in this space! Seriously, whoever designed it is a genius!!

The mix of timber and concrete balance each other beautifully while the split levels make best use of the space. We can just picture scattered cushions on the concrete bench around the fire pit or an elegant dinner under the stars on the top deck. Looooooove!

Split level outdoor area — The mix of materials in this space is such a winning combo. Image via Dlccorp

3. Timber panel pergola

If changing flooring materials isn’t an option in your outdoor space, creating a cosy pergola could be another way to define zones.

This timber slat wall and roof creates a stylish cocoon around the seating area. String up some festoon lighting and we’d be sold!

Timber slat pergola — Pergolas look fabulous and offer much-needed shade. Image via Alle Ideen

4. Outdoor lounge room

The most masculine space in this collection, the hard lines might not be for everyone but the idea of an outdoor fireplace sure is! Right?!!

Also happens to be another great example of how to do split levels to zone outdoor spaces.

Terraced garden — If space allows, creating defined zones is always a winning design look. Image via Amazon

5. Minimal terrace

Proving that more isn’t always more, this inner-city terrace oozes contemporary Australian chic.

Lush planting is contained to planter boxes while the outdoor rug ties the space together.

6. Carved out courtyard

Sloping backyards can leave us questioning our options. This family carved out an entertaining space that’s retained with stone and timber slat walls.

Private outdoor area — Contained, cosy and private gardens can blend into the landscape. Image via Design Line Builds

7. Modern water feature

You don’t need outdoor seating when your living room opens entirely to your outdoor space! Holey moley this house is incredible!

The rusted metal water feature surrounded by tropical plants is also pretty spesh.

Contained, cosy and private garden — Minimalist maintenance required when you use a base of rocks and hardy plants. Image via Decocrush

8. Green wall

Is that green wall made from pot plants in between rio? Would love to know how they achieved this look that packs major stylish punch in a tiny space.

Vertical garden wall — Vertical gardens create big impact for minimal spend and take advantage of limited space. Image via Megan Morton

9. Plants, plants and more plants

Earlier we showed you that less can be more but here’s an example of when more really is more!

Talk about a lush outdoor space! One of the reasons this space really appeals to us is the use of ‘mass planting’ ie not using a thousand different types of plants but repeating the same plant over an area.

Lush green courtyard — Contained, cosy and private gardens can still be an urban jungle. Image via Busy Being Famous

10. Relaxed lounge

If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, this last courtyard might be just for you!

Furniture made from reclaimed timber, strings of festoon lights and candles in lanterns is what gives this space an understated cool and welcoming feel.

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