At a glance, the courtyard in Diane Keaton's Spanish-inspired home seems a million years apart from my tiny city patio. Naturally, its scale puts my urban retreat to shame, but after some thinking, I've realised there is a design lesson that's replicable from the actress's space. Better yet, it'll work on your patio or garden, too.
While many may choose to place their greenery (and pots) on the ground, things are done differently in Dianne's Spanish revival courtyard. Designed by Hollywood-favorite Stephen Shadley, the plant pots are arranged on top of her table, while the ground remains bare.
