One of our client's dream home has been featured in Homify, an Italian design blog
focusing on internal gardens.

The first image of the second section, 'Il cortile interno' (the inner courtyard) reads
"In this Piedmontese villa, the harmony of the climbing vine, potted plants and flowers create a perfect example of an inner courtyard. It's a solution well suited for those wanting a discrete place to enjoy a cup of coffee after lunch or a well-deserved rest away form prying eyes."

In addition (they don't mention this) this courtyard provides natural lighting to walkway between the living area and the bedrooms and, in summer, a lovely breeze to cool the house.

Beautiful and functional.