You don’t need a mansion or a palace to enjoy a tranquil courtyard.

Check out this smallish one-level single family home’s grassed-in courtyard patio. Ideal for reading, napping and toddlers.

Tranquil Courtyard in single family modern home — Tranquil Courtyard patio in single family modern home

Sky view from grassed in courtyard in single family one-level home

The above image illustrates how great all-weather patio furniture can enhance the look of outdoor seating areas.

grass courtyard wall of driftwood for modern home — Grass courtyard wall of driftwood for a modern home

Simple but stylish dining room view from courtyard — Simple but stylish dining room view from the courtyard

This home’s design is simple outside and inside… Scandinavian in design. Check out the simple dining area with a clean-lines dining table and dining chairs.

Looking inside home through floor to ceiling windows from courtyard — Looking inside the home through floor to ceiling windows from the courtyard

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