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Malin House
Malin House
Andy Stedman DesignAndy Stedman Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden in Sussex.
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This retaining wall utilizes the same manufactured stone as this homes veneer, ensuring a perfect match.
This is an example of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
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Putney Garden 2
Putney Garden 2
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in London.
Natural Playground
Natural Playground
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Portland Maine.
Pacific Northwest Outdoor Living
Pacific Northwest Outdoor Living
Dennis' 7 Dees LandscapingDennis' 7 Dees Landscaping
Maxwell Monty Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back garden in Portland with a garden path.
Concrete Slabs Unique Design by Shosh
Concrete Slabs Unique Design by Shosh
DRIVEWAYS BY DESIGNDRIVEWAYS BY DESIGN
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front driveway partial sun garden in Miami with concrete paving.
Past Landscape Projects
Past Landscape Projects
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Calgary with a water feature and gravel.
Milton Residence (In Progress)
Milton Residence (In Progress)
Michael D'Angelo Landscape Architecture LLCMichael D'Angelo Landscape Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Boston.
Mountain View, California - Wong Residence
Mountain View, California - Wong Residence
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower vine) grows up a new metal and wire trellis, custom built by Best Construction."
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Pro Colour Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
ponton
ponton
T.O l'Atelier des JardinsT.O l'Atelier des Jardins
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front garden in Bordeaux with decking.
A spring bouquet
A spring bouquet
Eve's Garden DesignEve's Garden Design
A spring bouquet featuring yarrow, penstemon, blue flax, and deer grass.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden in Other.
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2016
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2016
WM Design StudioWM Design Studio
Carolyn Hughes
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Manchester.
Outdoor Designs
Outdoor Designs
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Photo of a contemporary garden in Austin.
Modern Garden with a rustic twist
Modern Garden with a rustic twist
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
A tired, overgrown garden has been transformed into a stunning contemporary space with a generous patio outside the house, and a cedar deck in the top corner of the garden where my clients can relax and enjoy the sunshine. The main patio has been lowered to the same level as the internal floor space, enabling us to create some level changes in what was previously a flat garden. Raised beds help to break up the space, and add additional interest and structure. Cedar seating and a matching table and storage unit have been built on the main patio to form a stylish seating area. The planting has been designed to be bright and colourful, matching the internal colour scheme of the house, and providing interest and structure throughout the year. The existing shed has been renovated and painted, and set behind a rendered wall which helps to hide the utility area at the back of the garden. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Contemporary Garden Putney
Contemporary Garden Putney
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Photograph taken by Landscaping Solutions This contemporary London garden scheme was designed by Simon Thomas and built by Landscaping Solutions. The design comprises horizontal timber batten screening mounted with up and down lights. There is a central fireplace which also has storage space to the rear. The paving and steps are sawn sandstone incorporating LED strip lights beneath the step treads. The raised planters are painted white and planted out with Box hedging. The rest of the planting comprises Irises, Stipa grasses and Fennel.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path 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.
A Richmond Garden
A Richmond Garden
Simon Scott LandscapingSimon Scott Landscaping
This beautiful Large garden in London, was designed by the very talented Harriet from Worsley Design & Consultancy Ltd. This photo is by Harriet Worsley: http://www.worsleydesigns.co.uk/ This garden was constructed by Simon Scott Landscaping http://www.simonscottlandscaping.co.uk Please note that the polished concrete sections of the garden were installed by another contractor.
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