We love living in the city, but there are also times when we would like to have some more green at home. Almost as if we were in the field. The good thing is that within the city there are floors that hide ideal patios that breathe that ideal small villas of the classic urban colonies… These houses in the center of the cities have a treasure, usually hidden in their back: secluded and that, despite their dimensions, offer a green respite for their inhabitants. We show you these corners-oasis to inspire you and enjoy their decoration and their plants with the healthiest envy.
1.A very British courtyard
In Madrid is located this house, designed by the interior designer Carla Valiente. Your surprise is in its well-kept courtyard with garden that replicates the architectural style of English houses. 100% British.
2. Water, a refreshing pleasure
This house in Madrid, renovated by Regina del Campo, has a pool as a , covered in tile, in the charming and \. The mud floor is in tune with the walls, painted in coral red, and is protected by a BSB kilim on which rests a Tolix chair. In the background, the antique tent bed with striped mattress, which acts as a sofa, is from the decorator’s studio, like the lamp made with a blue damajuana.
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3. A loft-style patio with a retro touch
In the basement of a building from 1910, in a pedestrian street in the Barcelona neighborhood of Gracia, it housed a jewelry workshop. Now it is a ivy, bamboo … and a floor of wooden slats. To furnish it, retro treasures have been combined with current pieces: the iron garden chairs and tile tables, from the 50s, are from Antique Boutique. In the foreground, fiberglass armchairs of the firm Lobster’s Day.
4. Constructions with hearth
The backs of the stately buildings of the Spijkerkwartier district, the most dynamic, boh.emian and cool area of the Dutch city of Arnhem, hide small with gravel, vegetation has colonized the courtyard. In the center, a solitary metal chair, like a sculpture, puts the red counterpoint to the green environment. It’s Jasper Morrison’s “Man Thinking” design for Capellini.
5. A patio with outdoor dining
The courtyard, directly connected to the living room, houses a table purchased from a French antique dealer. It is a decorated by the interior designer Mónica Bustamante.
6. Outdoor lounge
This house in the upper part of Barcelona seduces with its interiors, eclectic, with a bohemian touch… And for its little outdoor oasis, a backyard. It has organized a chill out area with sofas made with mats and cushions on some old pallets.
7. A bass with surprise
Furnished with pieces found in the Los Encantes market in Barcelona, the patio-terrace is one of the most used spaces of the house,
8. A bohemian mix
This opens up to the light of a quiet courtyard. A planter runs along the perimeter and put greenery and freshness to the environment, with a small pool next to the wall. The vintage furniture was purchased at the famous flea market in l’Isle sur la Sorgue, in Provence.It provides a strong note of comfort and creates an effective contrast with the Tolix table and stools. The enameled vase is a piece from the 50s, from the Australian firm Ellis.
9. A patio in blue
This house is located in that is now a modern house signed by the Kingston Lafferty Design (KLD) studio. The patios have been given new life through ceramic coatings with original drawings. We love how its blue tone stands out with the original stone walls of the house.
10. An orchard with summer lounge
In the courtyard of thisby Monte Steva, a refreshing vegetable oasis has been created with pots of aromatics, geraniums, oleanders, shrubs and native plants. Under the iron and canvas pergola, sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade, stools by Toca Fusta and carpet by Il Magazzino.
11. Industrial air patio
This patio is located in a stunning Brazil. The shower with geometric patterns gives the touch to the patio that replicates the industrial style of the house. You have it in full here.
12. Many plants in the yard
The patio, next to a wall that separates it from another house, is one of the favorite corners to be of its owners. The plants, from Los Peñotes, arranged in no apparent order, add an extra wild charm.
13. Tiles that unify interior and exterior
A Victorian house that has become a corner of peace in the middle of the city. It emphasizes the light and above all, the floor with geometric tiles that unify kitchen and exterior.
14. All in white
On this floor the patio breathes countryside and also light thanks to the white furniture. From the benches, the side table to the chairs. Thanks to this tonality it is possible for the patio to breathe peace.
15. With microcement
In this Ikea courtyard, microcement has been used to give uniformity. To continue with this minimalist and clean style outdoors we wanted to bet on raw tones. The touch of color is given by some pieces such as plants.
16. Lots of green
In this interior courtyard we wanted to bet to the maximum for the lawn. So much so, that it is practically what stands out from the patio. Other pieces have been added in white to give a touch of contrast.
17. With a classic twist
This patio is something more classic. It is seen in the pieces of art that host this corner and also in the furniture. The freshest touch is given by the vertical garden and other plants that surrounded the space.
