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Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Redwood and steel gate
Redwood and steel gate
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Handle detail
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Phoenix.
Contemporary Cotswold garden
Contemporary Cotswold garden
Richard Rogers DesignsRichard Rogers Designs
A dramatic, contemporary cottage garden created by garden designer Richard Rogers which makes clever use of space. Curved clay paver terrace, sun terrace with glass capped well and laser cut decorative panels, circular lawns, bespoke curved bench, naturalistic stream and reflecting pool, multi-stem trees and large planting beds with several unusual designer plants. Corten steel feature wall.
Tor mit Cortenblechen an einem Einfamilienhaus
Tor mit Cortenblechen an einem Einfamilienhaus
Metallgestaltung SafranekMetallgestaltung Safranek
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden in Dusseldorf.
Modern front garden design Cheshire
Modern front garden design Cheshire
Alexandra Froggatt DesignAlexandra Froggatt Design
Alexandra Froggatt
Design ideas for a small contemporary front driveway full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Clean Lines in Kenwood
Clean Lines in Kenwood
Landscape LoveLandscape Love
This is an example of a contemporary front full sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall.
Arid Landscaping
Arid Landscaping
City Landscapes & General Contractors Ltd.City Landscapes & General Contractors Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Ландшафтный дизайн для актрисы Татьяны Лютаевой
Ландшафтный дизайн для актрисы Татьяны Лютаевой
Студия "ART Story"Студия "ART Story"
Art Story
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side garden in Moscow with a potted garden.
SW4 Contemporary Garden
SW4 Contemporary Garden
GRDNGRDN
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.
U house
U house
ICONCAST Chartered ArchitectsICONCAST Chartered Architects
gihan muthugala
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other.
Coogee Family Entertainer
Coogee Family Entertainer
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
Photography: Robert Walsh. Image copyright: Landsberg Garden Design.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Sydney with natural stone paving.
Tiburon Contemporary Double Gate
Tiburon Contemporary Double Gate
360 Yardware360 Yardware
This photo is a great example of "blocking up" gate hardware for thick wood gates. The block provides added stability to the gate latch installation. The client added a modern gate and fence to update their 1960's Ranch home just north of San Francisco. They love the richness of Western Red Cedar and stained the wood with Benjamin Moore Arbor Coat in Teak. They chose the Alta Contemporary Modern Stainless Steel Gate Latch for their hardware. Because it was a double gate, they also added a Dummy Handle to create a finished look for the gate's exterior.
For Fun: A Tree House
For Fun: A Tree House
Verner ArchitectsVerner Architects
Halkin Photography www.halkinphotography.com
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Philadelphia with a climbing frame.
Outdoor Kitchen by Vert Gardens
Outdoor Kitchen by Vert Gardens
UserUser
SoHo Terrace III
Design ideas for a contemporary roof partial sun garden in New York with decking.
Design Saunahaus
Design Saunahaus
GartenhauptdarstellerGartenhauptdarsteller
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Cologne.
Balmain House
Balmain House
Fox JohnstonFox Johnston
Brett Boardman
Photo of a contemporary garden in Sydney.
Lorong Chuan
Lorong Chuan
ACO Architects LLPACO Architects LLP
Contemporary garden in Singapore.
62nd ST
62nd ST
Baran Studio ArchitectureBaran Studio Architecture
Photo of a contemporary garden in San Francisco.
Contemporary Santa Cruz Beach House
Contemporary Santa Cruz Beach House
Woodling Landscape DesignWoodling Landscape Design
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other.
Sichtschutz
Sichtschutz
Gärten von HeiningerGärten von Heininger
Miquel Tres, Stefan Heininger
Design ideas for a large contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Frankfurt with a vegetable patch and mulch.
URBAN JUNGLE
URBAN JUNGLE
Kevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape GardenerKevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape Gardener
Kevin Dennis
This is an example of a contemporary back partial sun garden in Dublin with natural stone 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.
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