House Plans with Courtyards

Porches, verandas, decks, and balconies are wonderful ways to expand your home's living space. These areas serve as natural extensions of a house plan where guests can gather and home owners may relax in clement conditions. Where greater privacy is a priority, however, a better bet may be a plan that incorporates a courtyard-whether it is a fenced-in area at the edge of the footprint or an outdoor "room" nestled at the house plan's heart. These enclosed spaces echo the atria of ancient Rome, providing a luxurious spot to get away from it all without leaving the home. Other features, such as a fountain or garden, may further enhance the potential benefits that a home owner may gain from a house plan with a courtyard.

Another tremendous benefit of a courtyard is their ability to mediate daytime temperatures. Because of this characteristic, courtyards are most commonly found in warm-weather styles such as Floridian and Southwest house plans.

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