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Contemporary Courtyard Garden Ideas and Designs

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Full House Refurbishment and ground floor extension
Full House Refurbishment and ground floor extension
Vero Construction LtdVero Construction Ltd
Medium sized contemporary courtyard garden in Other.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.
AAK Villa
AAK Villa
MoriqMoriq
Riyaz Quraishi
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard garden in Other with a pond.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Micro Modern Court yard
Micro Modern Court yard
Clapham Landscape ArchitectureClapham Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Melbourne with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Luxury penthouse on The Strand by Peek Architecture
Luxury penthouse on The Strand by Peek Architecture
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard garden wall in London with a living wall.
Clemente Residence
Clemente Residence
UserUser
The parking courtyard & house viewed from the entry piers. -Photo by Don Andberg
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard driveway garden in DC Metro with concrete paving.
Neutral Bay Courtyard
Neutral Bay Courtyard
Natural Elements LandscapesNatural Elements Landscapes
Paul Glover
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard garden in Sydney with decking.
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden in Other with a water feature, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Clovelly
Clovelly
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
Courtyard style garden with exposed concrete and timber cabana. The swimming pool is tiled with a white sandstone, This courtyard garden design shows off a great mixture of materials and plant species. Courtyard gardens are one of our specialties. This Garden was designed by Michael Cooke Garden Design. Effective courtyard garden is about keeping the design of the courtyard simple. Small courtyard gardens such as this coastal garden in Clovelly are about keeping the design simple. The swimming pool is tiled internally with a really dark mosaic tile which contrasts nicely with the sandstone coping around the pool. The cabana is a cool mixture of free form concrete, Spotted Gum vertical slats and a lined ceiling roof. The flooring is also Spotted Gum to tie in with the slats. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay
North Camano Drive, high bluff waterfront landscape, Camano Island, WA
North Camano Drive, high bluff waterfront landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
A fire pit set against the patio allows views of the water beyond. Mounds with path ways wind down to views along the bluff. A garden trellis leads to stairs to the beach. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. photo by Scott Lankford
Living Walls
Living Walls
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
http://onpagevisibility.com
Contemporary courtyard garden in Los Angeles.
karrinyup courtyards
karrinyup courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
subtropical contemporary courtyards Perth Australian photos Peta North
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Pasadena
Pasadena
EPTDESIGNEPTDESIGN
Jack Coyier
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard garden seating in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Пасхальный дом
Пасхальный дом
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Medium sized contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Moscow with lawn edging, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Nihon-Inspired Contemporary
Nihon-Inspired Contemporary
Richard Salpietra Architect, Inc.Richard Salpietra Architect, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
La Nostra Secrets d’IntérieurLa Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur
Jardin existant avant travaux (démarrage travaux) Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Marseille with a pond and decking.
White Wing
White Wing
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
Woollahra Villa Garden
Woollahra Villa Garden
Think Outside GardensThink Outside Gardens
This walled Woollahra courtyard garden was built as an entry to a recently renovated house but also as a private relaxation space. Through a laser cut corten steel entry gate you get glimpses of a private oasis beyond. Its rich warm brown colour is perfectly matched with the new spotted gum decking on the porch and the feature downlight by the front door. Soft gravel and steeping stones outside and through the gate draw the visitor in adding a soft and organic feel. Three steps lead to a generous deck wrapping around a corner to reveal more space for entertaining and an outdoor lounge. Planted here is some Boston ivy that will grow up the wall and further green up the space creating a seasonal element with its autumn leaves. An eclectic and varied planting palette of different leaf shapes and colours creates texture and stands out against the white walls. Plants were also chosen for their hardiness and low maintenance requirements. Two Olives planted within the gravel provide a light canopy and a frangipani near the lounge will be great to sit under as it grows taller over the years. The resulting garden is not only a lovely entry for the residents and their visitors but also a spot where they can sit and relax.
Tribù Mood Garden Bar Table & Stool
Tribù Mood Garden Bar Table & Stool
Go Modern FurnitureGo Modern Furniture
The Mood Bar Table & Stool in A-grade hand-picked teak from East Java is designed by Studio Segers for Tribù, a luxury garden furniture brand from Belgium. Rather than one large table top, this table features individual slats perfectly designed for water drainage with the rounded corners adding a gentle style. Pictured here with the matching Mood Bar Stool which has stunning handwoven seat backs made from a UV, rot & mildew resistant Tricord yarn which is weather-resistant, but has nevertheless a very natural look and soft feel. Optional Seat, Back & Lumbar cushions can be ordered in a variety of outdoor water & dirt repellent fabrics, including garden suitable velvet. Tribù's philosophy is that the terrace and garden are extensions of the home and with years of experience, their blend of quality, simplicity and elegance is unmatchable. For more information, including trade enquiries please call GO MODERN on 020 7731 9540, or visit our London showroom. Tribu Collection from Go Modern https://www.gomodern.co.uk/store/tribu/ Go Modern http://www.gomodern.co.uk

Contemporary Courtyard 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.
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