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Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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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.
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
NOTO ArchitectsNOTO Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back full sun garden fence in London.
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
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Ashtead
Ashtead
David Simpson GardensDavid Simpson Gardens
Contemporary garden fence in Other.
Cozy Backyard Patio
Cozy Backyard Patio
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Shade-loving Fatsia among ferns.
This is an example of a contemporary garden in London.
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2016
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2016
WM Design StudioWM Design Studio
Carolyn Hughes
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Manchester.
Small Contemporary Garden Blackheath
Small Contemporary Garden Blackheath
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary front driveway and private partial sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.
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
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Shoreline Contemporary
Shoreline Contemporary
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
The setting of this backyard is so natural. Each view and path beckons you further in.
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Seattle.
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
Kara MosherKara Mosher
Kara Mosher © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Austin.
Lueders Stone Front Walkway
Lueders Stone Front Walkway
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Aménagement d'une entrée de maison
Aménagement d'une entrée de maison
ENVIE JARDINENVIE JARDIN
Photo of a large contemporary front full sun garden in Rennes with a garden path and gravel.
Caladium
Caladium
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Design ideas for a large contemporary front garden in Dallas with a pathway and concrete paving.
The front pathway.
The front pathway.
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
An aluminum portal at the beginning of the front pathway signals that you are entering into a special garden.
Contemporary garden in Charlotte.
City Life with a View
City Life with a View
Outside Influence Landscape Design Group, LLCOutside Influence Landscape Design Group, LLC
Amy Roark
Inspiration for a contemporary side garden in Cincinnati with concrete paving.
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.
A Beautiful Water Feature
A Beautiful Water Feature
The Landscape & Garden Company LTDThe Landscape & Garden Company LTD
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal garden in Other with a water feature and gravel.

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.
Laguna Beach Modern
Laguna Beach Modern
dp environmentsdp environments
Pi wood landing with black beach pebble in between concrete pads. Concrete is colored, poured in place, with top cast finish. Accent plants such as Acorus, Pittosporum Golf Ball and Magnolia Little Gem are planted around the perimeter of the space. Thanks to budgetplants.com for providing the plant delivery.
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