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Contemporary Garden Steps Ideas and Designs

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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Bespoke cantilevered metal steps within retaining wall with shade-loving planting including acer.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden steps in London.
Longfellow Drive
Longfellow Drive
KAA DesignKAA Design
Image © Sharon Risedorph
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped fully shaded garden steps in Los Angeles.
Alderley Courtyard
Alderley Courtyard
Define Landscape ArchitectureDefine Landscape Architecture
Sunken courtyard
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden steps for summer in Brisbane with natural stone paving.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
The Laurel Rock Company
The Laurel Rock Company
National Association of Landscape ProfessionalsNational Association of Landscape Professionals
Neil Landino
This is an example of a contemporary fully shaded garden steps in DC Metro.
Lysterfield Project
Lysterfield Project
Apex Landscapes & PoolsApex Landscapes & Pools
Tim Turner
Design ideas for a contemporary full sun garden steps in Melbourne with gravel.
Floating Rock Sculpture
Floating Rock Sculpture
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Striking sculpture in the front entry court by Woods Davy - http://www.woodsdavy.com/Contact.html. Photo by Michael Woodall
orange county 1
orange county 1
Snyder & AssociatesSnyder & Associates
Design ideas for a contemporary garden steps in Orange County.
Newton, MA front yard renovation
Newton, MA front yard renovation
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Newton, MA front yard renovation. - Redesigned, and replanted, steep hillside with plantings and grasses that tolerate shade and partial sun. Added repurposed, reclaimed granite steps for access to lower lawn. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2013 Brian Hill
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped xeriscape fully shaded garden steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Ann Kearsley DesignAnn Kearsley Design
Chanticleer Farm, Maine. An old farm is converted to a three family residence surrounded by a mosaic of private and shared gardens. Photograph by Ann Kearsley. All rights reserved
Lounging Area by the Pool
Lounging Area by the Pool
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The clients loved the highly detailed paving and grass pattern for their pool deck area.
Expansive contemporary back formal full sun garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Gardens with a view
Gardens with a view
TERRIGENOUS Landscape ArchitectureTERRIGENOUS Landscape Architecture
Numerous amenities are allowed for around this cabin thanks to a carefully orchestrated landscape design. A screened room for eating and sleeping, gardens, a fire pit, hot tub, and seating are all allowed for as a foreground to the breath-taking view. Scott Wunderle
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
This intimate, interconnected landscape gives these homeowners three spaces that make being outside a joy. Low stucco walls create a courtyard near the front door that has as unique sense of privacy, making it a great place to pause and view the pond below. Under the deck the stucco walls wrap around a patio, creating a perfect place for a cool refuge from hot summer days. A custom-made fountain is integrated into the wall, a bed of lush flowers is woven into the bluestone, and a view to the surrounding landscape is framed by the posts of the deck above. The rear patio is made of large bluestone pieces. Grassy seams between the stone soften the hard surface. Towering evergreens create privacy, drifts of colorful perennials surround the seat walls, and clumps of Aspen trees define the entrance to this enchanting outdoor room.
Park Residence
Park Residence
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Photo of a contemporary back garden steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Sculpture Garden & Pool
Sculpture Garden & Pool
Slater Associates Landscape ArchitectsSlater Associates Landscape Architects
This is an example of a contemporary side garden steps in Baltimore.
Small City Garden
Small City Garden
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
The overall design for this city garden has a rhythmic movement, which comes from the composition of forms, the billowy sway of the plants in the breeze and light bouncing off the reflected surfaces. The garden is designed to engage the viewer as participant in a trans-formative place, even if the journey they choose is purely visual. Michele Lee Willson Photography
Oakdell Residence
Oakdell Residence
AssembledgeAssembledge
Contemporary garden steps in Los Angeles.
Woods backyard
Woods backyard
Pro Care Horticultural ServicesPro Care Horticultural Services
Pro Care Horticultural Services
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped fully shaded garden steps for summer in Indianapolis.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
photography by Joe Dodd
Inspiration for a large contemporary sloped formal garden steps in San Francisco with concrete paving.

Contemporary Garden Steps 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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