My Great Outdoors: Janneke's Dutch Courtyard Garden

Name: Janneke Location: Arnhem, Netherlands Type of space: Private Garden in Shared Courtyard Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I wanted to create a colourful and happy place, for me and the other people overlooking the courtyard to enjoy, as a piece of art and a practical place to enjoy daily, also when it rains (which is a lot in our country). I was inspired by Gaudi...

How did you create it? I made made a plan with a concrete bench, a place for the hammock, plants, and a path of concrete stones, which I decorated with mosaic, with tiles, broken dinnerware etc which I have gathered from friends, family, and other people in the courtyard.

Recommended store, site, product or resource? Be creative, just start, and get informed about the right materials (glue etc). Be careful about the tiles used, make sure they can be outside and won't break in wintertime!

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Comments (10)

Now THAT is cool! This is going right into my inspiration folder! I love how colorful it is and it still looks so natural.

posted by TrueTex on June 9th 2009 at 2:12pm
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it looks so cheerful and comfortable. I'd love to host a party out there!

Erin

posted by erinpeace on June 9th 2009 at 2:16pm
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Very nice mosaics! That must have taken a lot of work.

posted by NormalGuy2 on June 9th 2009 at 2:33pm
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very Dutch, making the most of a small space without over design or too trendy. In short it looks great and super charming.

posted by TheoJ on June 9th 2009 at 3:05pm
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Definitely succeeded at making it a happy place! Enchanting tile work! I'd hang out there!

posted by sfteri on June 9th 2009 at 3:17pm
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that is a lovely place! cheerful and very personal.

posted by maike on June 9th 2009 at 3:39pm
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I do like the cinderblocks as plant stands. And while I love the look of a bunch of tiny pots, I've found that they dry out sooo fast!

I really like all the mosaic work. Looks like a fun and relaxing place to chill.

posted by clampers on June 9th 2009 at 3:49pm
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Love love love love love. Everything about it! If I were forced to pick one thing, I'd say the way the color works with the mosaics and the hammock. But I also love the way you painted the urns; the collection of planters; the sculpture; the concrete plant stands;the red table and chairs; etc, etc, etc.

posted by Aulaire on June 10th 2009 at 8:52am
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I love the Gaudi-esque mosaic.

posted by Madame Is on June 10th 2009 at 9:01am
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It would also be a great way to also use a lot of recycled glass/china/etc.

posted by baileyb on June 10th 2009 at 7:12pm
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