COURTYARD - Traditional

“Night and day difference” is how many people have described the landscape renovation that took place at this property in Nashotah, Wisconsin. The homeowners were unhappy with their previous courtyard because it lacked usable space and it did not accommodate their love for entertaining family and friends. The most significant challenge of the project was addressing the different elevations within the space. Each door that opened to the courtyard was set at a different height, which was especially problematic for steps and drainage.

The landscape architect set very precise proposed grades, and the crew followed them exactly during installation. The end result minimized the number of steps which in turn maximized the amount of useable space for the homeowners. The space completely transformed. Ample room and natural feeling flow, and a clean, contemporary look was exactly what the client was looking for. The courtyard is now used regularly by family and friends, especially the new fireplace on cool Wisconsin autumn evenings.