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1930's Family Home
1930's Family Home
Alberts House LtdAlberts House Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in London.
Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in Other.
Barnes House
Barnes House
David Joseph ConsultingDavid Joseph Consulting
Contemporary garden fence in London.
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Renovation and Rear Extension Transforms Victorian Terrace
Renovation and Rear Extension Transforms Victorian Terrace
Hestia Trustins LTDHestia Trustins LTD
Design ideas for a contemporary garden fence in Hampshire.
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
Best of Gallery
Best of Gallery
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden fence in London with a wood fence.
McAdams Residence
McAdams Residence
ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape ArchitectureROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture
Contemporary garden in San Francisco.
Rural House, Lancashire by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Rural House, Lancashire by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Photo of a contemporary garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Bespoke cantilevered metal steps within retaining wall with shade-loving planting including acer.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden steps in London.
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Small contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden for summer in Perth with a raised bed and decorative stones.
Rear Garden, Biddenham, Bedfordshire
Rear Garden, Biddenham, Bedfordshire
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
A Ribbed Oil jar from Distinctive Garden forms a lovely water feature.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Cheshire.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 1
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 1
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.
Redcliffe Road
Redcliffe Road
Stefano Marinaz Landscape ArchitectureStefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture
Stefano Marinaz January 2016
Contemporary partial sun garden in Other.
Rural House, Lancashire by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Rural House, Lancashire by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Photo of a contemporary garden in Cheshire.
Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave
Contemporary side formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Moderner Garten in Hannover - Baumhaus aus poliertem Edelstahl
Moderner Garten in Hannover - Baumhaus aus poliertem Edelstahl
PETRA PELZ FREIE LANDSCHAFTSARCHITEKTINPETRA PELZ FREIE LANDSCHAFTSARCHITEKTIN
ein Garten komplett ohne Rasen, mit Stauden, Gräsern, Blumenzwiebel und interessante malerische Gehölze, Weg über Sandsteinblöcke von der unteren Etage am Baumhaus vorbei auf das begrünte Dach, statt Rasen trittfeste Rasenersatzpflanzen, wie Thymian und Cotula
Lytle Road, Bainbridge Island - Shaded Creek
Lytle Road, Bainbridge Island - Shaded Creek
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
Design ideas for a contemporary back fully shaded garden in Seattle with gravel.
Backyard Bliss
Backyard Bliss
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
This classic San Francisco backyard was transformed into an inviting and usable outdoor living space. A few steps down lead to a lounging area, featuring drought-friendly and maintenance-free artificial grass as well as a cozy, custom-built natural gas fire pit surrounded by a Redwood bench. Redwood fencing, low-voltage LED landscape lighting, drip irrigation, planting and a water feature completed the space.

Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed contemporary garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a contemporary front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your contemporary front garden design.

How should I design my contemporary back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a contemporary garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a pathway and natural stone paving.
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