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Courtyard dilemma

The challenge

Newlyweds Michelle and JC Schoeman missed having a dining room in their rental apartment in Stellenbosch and the small paved area in their courtyard left them feeling uninspired. They were keen to create a space where they can unwind and entertain friends, without breaking the bank.

The solution

With a bit of creativity, the pair turned a dull area into a multifunctional Mediterranean-inspired courtyard. Here’s how:

1 ARTIFICIAL GRASS

After doing their homework, creating a moodboard and even painting a detailed watercolour mock-up of the space, Michelle and