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3 Cloud Chaser Boulevard by Hoogland Architecture
3 Cloud Chaser Boulevard by Hoogland Architecture
AscayaAscaya
Design ideas for a contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden in Las Vegas with a garden path and gravel.
Вилла DRO
Вилла DRO
Portner ArchitectsPortner Architects
Виктория Иваненко
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Moscow.
De Beauvoir House
De Beauvoir House
Studio 30 ArchitectsStudio 30 Architects
A contemporary refurbishment and extension of a Locally Listed mid-terraced Victorian house located within the East Canonbury Conservation Area. This proposal secured planning permission to remodel and extend the lower ground floor of this mid-terrace property. Through a joint application with the adjoining neighbour to ensure that the symmetry and balance of the terrace is maintained, the house was also extended at 1st floor level. The lower ground floor now opens up to the rear garden while the glass roof ensures that daylight enters the heart of the house.
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A Contemporary Landscape in Southern Vermont
A Contemporary Landscape in Southern Vermont
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
For this contemporary, Japanese-style residence sitting high on a hill in southern Vermont, JMMDS created a simple, clean-lined design using stone pavers, retaining walls, and geometric beds to define the area around the house. The house is composed of two long offset barn buildings with eaves that are joined in the middle around an exterior stone courtyard. JMMDS’s design holds up the steep surrounding slopes with a long stone retaining wall bordering a rectangular quartzite terrace with a beautiful view out to the surrounding landscape. The wall encloses a level grass shelf around the house; outside the wall, less manicured turf drops away quickly down the slope. Ledges on the hillside that parallels the house are exposed as an asset. On the entry side of the house, JMMDS designed a wall that retains the slope between garage and house, accessed by a set of broad stone steps and linear pavers that take a visitor straight to the front door. Plantings in geometric beds surround more quartzite pavers that form a terrace for the guest wing of the house. The drip space under the eaves is filled with black washed river stone. Photo: Seamus Flynn Photography
Skewed House
Skewed House
Studio LagomStudio Lagom
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Other.
Low-water drycreek garden
Low-water drycreek garden
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Rock garden next to new wood-like porcelain tile patio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden with a garden path, decorative stones and a metal fence.
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Roushall GardensRoushall Gardens
Medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham. Porcelain tiles, drainage, painting, lighting. Water feature wall cladded with multi slate panels. Raised beds constructed from hollow/solid dense concrete blocks, rendered and painted. Designer: Honor Holmes Garden Design Positive Garden Ltd
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
AcreAcre
Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell
Wimbledon Garden 2
Wimbledon Garden 2
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard full sun garden in London with a living wall.
Garden Screens Installed
Garden Screens Installed
UserUser
Screen With Envy "Kaleidoscope" installed freestanding to create privacy. If you’re looking for a fresh take on garden screening this summer, then the Kaleidoscope outdoor garden screen will be perfect for you. Inspired by the pattern work found throughout the sprawling markets of Morocco to Dubai, its Arabic design makes it truly unique and will provide a beautiful addition to your garden. The privacy screen is made of advanced wood composite so will not warp age or fade. We produce these in a number of different patterns. All screens are modular, can be cut down to fit any shape, and can be installed against brickwork, fences or free-standing. £80 including free UK delivery. Visit - https://www.screenwithenvy.co.uk/products/arabesque-medium-garden-screen
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Small contemporary back full sun garden in Sydney with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete (cast concrete) pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Shadyside
Shadyside
The Outdoor Living StudioThe Outdoor Living Studio
Photo of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and gravel.
Front Garden - Court Lane
Front Garden - Court Lane
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
green roof of bespoke bin park
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front driveway garden in London with gravel.
The Narrows
The Narrows
Drost Landscape Design Construction & MaintenanceDrost Landscape Design Construction & Maintenance
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front driveway garden in Other with concrete paving.
Front Yard Landscape South Florida
Front Yard Landscape South Florida
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Matthew Giampietro Landscape design and installation of front yard landscape in South Florida. Front yard entrance walkways with IPE wood fencing, garden partitions and tropical planting design
Washington Street
Washington Street
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front garden in Miami.
Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers
Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Allen Haren
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.

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.
Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 3
Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 3
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Steel pergola and infrared heaters
Large contemporary roof partial sun garden for summer in New York.
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