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Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in Other.
1930's Family Home
1930's Family Home
Alberts House LtdAlberts House Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in London.
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.
Ashtead
Ashtead
David Simpson GardensDavid Simpson Gardens
Contemporary garden fence in Other.
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
Below grade Garden Terrace
Below grade Garden Terrace
Cathy Schwabe ArchitectureCathy Schwabe Architecture
Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Arterra Landscape Architecture. Below Grade Garden Terrace with green wall, steel stair and a view into the basement exercise space. Photograph by David Wakely.
St.Margarets Garden
St.Margarets Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Small contemporary back partial sun garden in London.
Family Garden in Kew
Family Garden in Kew
Maïtanne Hunt Garden & Landscape DesignMaïtanne Hunt Garden & Landscape Design
Large contemporary back formal garden in London with brick paving.
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
Simon Orchard
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Hampshire.
Contemporary Garden Putney
Contemporary Garden Putney
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in London with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Garden Design in Clapham, London 3
Garden Design in Clapham, London 3
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Photo of a small contemporary back garden in London with natural stone paving.
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
UserUser
M&K Gardens
This is an example of a contemporary sloped garden seating in Seattle with a retaining wall.
McAdams Residence
McAdams Residence
ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape ArchitectureROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture
Contemporary garden in San Francisco.
Hadley Wood - Contemporary family garden
Hadley Wood - Contemporary family garden
Tectonic - Landscape, Architecture & Garden DesignTectonic - Landscape, Architecture & Garden Design
Contemporary garden in London.
Large modern family garden for entertaining and play
Large modern family garden for entertaining and play
Harrington PorterHarrington Porter
Overhaul of a large family garden with a contemporary feel - spacious and simple, keeping the space for kids to play sports, trampoline and use their styled playhouse. But with areas extending from the house for adult/family entertaining. A firepit, outdoor "bar area", feature dining area and floating bench with weather proof fabrics. Low maintenance materials - Millboard decking, artificial grass, painted trellis and powder coated pendant light supports, in a cohesive pallet of colours.
Screening from the parking zone.
Screening from the parking zone.
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The entrance to the garden from the car parking space. Resin bound gravel compliments the cement porcelain paving.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in London.
Eversley Road
Eversley Road
Marienne Pachonick ArchitectsMarienne Pachonick Architects
Radu Palicica
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Contemporary Balham Garden
Contemporary Balham Garden
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
Contemporary Balham Garden
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London.

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.
33CS
33CS
Mackay + PartnersMackay + Partners
Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a potted garden and concrete paving.
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