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Contemporary Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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New Haven Terrace
New Haven Terrace
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Donna Christensen
Small contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with a water feature and decking.
Hillside Decks
Hillside Decks
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Redwood deck with grey stain on hill with glass railing and redwood posts.
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and decking.
Turkey Saddle
Turkey Saddle
GroundedGrounded
Robert Radifera
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard garden in DC Metro with decking.
House Boz
House Boz
Nico van der Meulen ArchitectsNico van der Meulen Architects
The house prides itself in its design for luxury indoor/outdoor living in the heart of nature.
Photo of a contemporary back garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Japanese Front Entry With Stepped Wooden Landings
Japanese Front Entry With Stepped Wooden Landings
Wilson Woodscape, Inc.Wilson Woodscape, Inc.
Mangaris wooden steps built in a Japanese style
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and decking.
Dean - Garage Conversion ADU - Los Angeles
Dean - Garage Conversion ADU - Los Angeles
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Garage converted into an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Lovely redwood deck complementing the light navy blue ciders creating a very peaceful and vacation-like ambience and feel. Concrete stepping stones leading to the house from the garden.
Natürlicher Garten mit Teich und Gartenlounge
Natürlicher Garten mit Teich und Gartenlounge
wildigarten, Garten- und Landschaftsbauwildigarten, Garten- und Landschaftsbau
wildigarten
Photo of a large contemporary back garden in Other with a pond and decking.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
April Philips Design WorksApril Philips Design Works
Greenwall structure
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden in San Francisco with a living wall and decking.
A tiny back garden
A tiny back garden
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
An under-performing lawn is replaced by this contemporary floating deck which creates indoor-outdoor flow and an outdoor room for dining and relaxing. Plantings are structural and low maintenance with the ability to add seasonal colour for an easy change of look. Planting below the deck adds to the feeling that the deck is 'floating '
Maison VLB
Maison VLB
detroit architectesdetroit architectes
Photo - Javier Callejas
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Paris with a retaining wall and decking.
Garten in Mindelheim
Garten in Mindelheim
Droll & LauensteinDroll & Lauenstein
Martin Staffler, Gartenfotografie
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary partial sun garden seating in Nuremberg with a potted garden and decking.
Lantern House
Lantern House
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Architect: Cathy Schwabe Architecture Photographer: David Wakely Photography
This is an example of a contemporary back garden in San Francisco with decking.
London Victorian Town House
London Victorian Town House
Charlotte Heather Interiors LtdCharlotte Heather Interiors Ltd
Beyond the bifold doors, the pergola extends the living space further and is designed to provide natural shading and privacy. The space is designed for stylish alfresco entertaining with its chic Carl Hansen furniture. Luxury sheepskins and an outdoor fireplace help combat inclement temperatures. The perfect finishing touch is the wisteria and jasmine that were specially selected to drape over the pergola because they remind the clients of home and also because they echo beautiful blossom.
Deck and Turf
Deck and Turf
Thrive Landscape And DesignThrive Landscape And Design
We redesigned this client's existing back yard to iclude a composite deck, artificial turf, flagstone walk, bed swing, steel retainers, new plantings, jasmine trellises, and new plantings.
Southern River Entry Garden
Southern River Entry Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
This is an example of a small contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Perth with a garden path and decking.
Highland
Highland
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
This picture shows the outdoor shower with board formed concrete as privacy wall and flagstone flooring. Photography: Brett Hilton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with decking.
Small, low maintenance garden
Small, low maintenance garden
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
In this project we aimed to create a stylish garden which was both family friendly and low maintenance. Eco decking was used to create a large contemporary decking area. This composite product is slip resistant and is created using 95% recycled materials so is very eco friendly . This product is extremely low maintenance and long lasting. Rendered flower beds were built and complement the sleek and simple lines of the garden. A simplistic planting scheme has been utilised to add colour. A high quality artificial lawn was laid. This product is a great alternative for those looking for a lawn which will look lush all year round and will with stand children and animals playing on it. The slatted fence runs around the perimeter and adds warmth and texture to the space. Overall this garden is simple yet very slick.
Marin Grasses and Succulents Garden
Marin Grasses and Succulents Garden
Kaiser GardensKaiser Gardens
Contemporary back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a potted garden and decking.

Contemporary Garden with Decking 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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