Landscape architect James Furr’s plans turned the stretch into a classically themed courtyard. To enclose the space, a 7-foot-high fence lines the neighbor’s driveway, while a brick wall faces the front yard. At the rear of the courtyard, latticework and a gate open to the backyard. Two sets of French doors–one in the breakfast nook and the other in the dining room–were added to the side of the house. Large, light-color Spanish flagstone is laid in an irregular pattern. Its mortared surface eliminates the need for weeding, so cleaning is a snap with a broom or hose.
