When I've imaged my ideal outdoor space, it's always looked like the garden of eden: wild, untamed vines, verdant evergreens, and bursting with succulent fruit and flowers. However, without significant time to dedicate to gardening or the budget for a professional landscaper, this idea is a much better fantasy than reality. Diane Keaton's courtyard provides the perfect solution. It's completely remade my dream garden.
The actress's interior designer, Stephen Shadley, shared images of her gorgeous former home, now owned by Ryan Murphy and his husband, and it's hard not to be instantly enchanted by her stunning courtyard garden idea. Her space features an arched white plaster balcony that gazes out on the courtyard, giving residents constant access to the outdoor space. Brick floors bring a tailored, angularity to the space while a vaulted willow counteracts it with organic energy. A mosaic and wood table covered in pots of perennial flowers and herbs offers a warming pop of color.
