Courtyards that make an entrance.
Walled and open courtyards, front entry patios and gated garden rooms with patterned pavers, stone borders and inlays that welcome people in.
- Typical patterns: Herringbone, circles, borders
- Edges: Stone or paver borders, low walls
- Drainage: Sloped away from doors
What it is, and why it matters.
A courtyard or entry patio is the first and last thing people see. We design the space as a room: a clear floor pattern, a border or medallion, steps and thresholds that line up with doors and gates and planters or low walls that give it edges. Materials echo the house, brick tones for older homes and cleaner gray or travertine for modern ones.
In Nashville's older neighborhoods, courtyards often sit in tight spaces with limited access, so we plan hand methods, small equipment and careful drainage that never sends water toward the door. The result is a welcoming entry that feels intentional from the street.
Four things done right.
Designed as a room
Floor, edges and focal points planned together.
Matches the house
Colors and scale chosen to suit your architecture.
Doors stay dry
Slope and drains protect thresholds.
Inlays and medallions
Custom patterns to make it yours.
From first visit to courtyards & entry patios.
- 01
Sketch and sample
Draw the layout and compare color and pattern samples.
- 02
Prepare the ground
Excavate, build the base and set drainage.
- 03
Lay the pattern
Set field pavers, cut borders and inlays.
- 04
Finish the edges
Add walls, planters or lighting and clean up.
Courtyards & Entry Patios across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Courtyards & Entry Patios: common questions
Can you build a courtyard in a small space?
Yes. Small spaces are where careful design pays off. We use compact equipment and hand methods, plan drainage and add walls and planters so even a small courtyard feels complete.
Can pavers match my brick home?
Often very closely. We choose pavers and borders in tones that complement your brick, and we bring samples to hold up against the house.
How do I get a price for courtyards & entry patios?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, measure and review your ideas and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about courtyards & entry patios?
A free visit and a written proposal. A real person calls back, usually the same day.