Doing away with grass in front yard and need ideas

I've been contemplating doing away with the grass in my front yard. I have about 1,000 square feet of grass from street to a row of viburnum juddi that get about 5 feet tall. Behind that is a courtyard in front of the house. Anybody have any resources or took the plunge and got rid of their grass? I didn't see another post like this, but if you know of one.... Thanks