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Hello @smcbriar
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about courtyard ideas.
Renovating your courtyard sounds like a fantastic activity to undertake! The items you've mentioned have been applied to other renovation projects but not all together in one place.
I suggest having a quick look at these discussions:
- DIY paved firepit area with built-in seating by @Codey
- Crazy paving for backyard fire pit by @EleventhCoastal
- Backyard oasis with fire pit and pergola by @sharnpaterson
- Crazy paving front porch by @EleventhCoastal
- Outdoor kitchen makeover with pizza oven by @jeffjen
Here is a link to our top ideas - Outdoor kitchen ideas for your home
I propose measuring the space you have and drawing a plan on paper. This will give you a good idea of where the bench seating and pizza oven will be located. If there is enough space, you could even include a fire pit along with a pergola. If you can share a photo of your existing courtyard, I'm sure our members will be more than happy to throw in a few ideas on how to decorate your space.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for your reply and links!! I really like the pergola look!!
I am also keen to change my fence, as I don't like the "barb wire" at the top. Here is some photos and a video of my courtyard.
I am assuming for the curved seating, I'll need a brickie?
Hi @smcbriar,
For the curved masonry seating, you would typically need a bricklayer to get a professional finish, especially if you want the curves to look neat and structurally sound. If you’re feeling confident with a D.I.Y. approach, it’s something you could attempt yourself, but it may take a bit more time and planning to get it right.
Regarding the barbed wire on your fence, the first thing to consider is why it’s there in the first place. It’s a little unusual, so it’s worth checking whether it serves a purpose. For example, is the area outside your backyard of any significance, or was the barbed wire installed to prevent access to or from your property? It could be a good idea to have a quick chat with your neighbour to make sure removing it won’t create any issues.
If there’s no specific reason for it to stay, removing it is usually straightforward. You can take the barbed wire off the steel poles and then trim the poles flush at the top of your fence to remove it entirely. Just make sure you understand why it was there before making changes, especially if your property borders an industrial area or another space where access control was a concern.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Regarding AI design tools @smcbriar, I’m not aware of any specific sites focused on landscaping or courtyard design.
One practical way to hide the barbed wire is to extend your existing fence upward. You’ll just need to check whether your current fence and posts can handle the extra load. Essentially, you’d build an additional frame on top of your existing fence and then clad it with fencing panels to create a neat, continuous look.
This approach can give you the privacy and aesthetic you’re after without the barbed wire showing, and it should work well for your courtyard project.
Mitchell
