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Contemporary Grey Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

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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
waterblade and green wall Bloom 2010
waterblade and green wall Bloom 2010
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Water blade feature in the Rainforest Concept Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design Amazonlandscaping.ie 014060004
Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a living wall, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Hausgarten in Birkenwerder
Hausgarten in Birkenwerder
GartenArchitektur KlettnigGartenArchitektur Klettnig
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped formal garden for autumn in Berlin with a retaining wall.
Garden for a barn conversion
Garden for a barn conversion
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography
Entry Courtyard at Night
Entry Courtyard at Night
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The entry courtyard at night with lit up pear tree bosque.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with gravel.
Brockley
Brockley
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.
Small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden wall for spring in London with decking.
Contemporary Garden Leicester
Contemporary Garden Leicester
Apt StudiosApt Studios
This was a brand new contemporary building on a grand street of houses requiring a garden that would complement the modern design but also meet the clients brief for a low maintenance garden. Brief – The garden needed to look stunning all year round as all main living rooms overlooked the space. The client required a large area for entertaining family and friends, with a large lawn to give space for a marquee for special occasions. Design – Due to the sloping site, this Formal garden was designed with several different levels to create various rooms for entertaining and relaxing. The design consists of three lawns and stunning porcelain paving and steps down to the house. Pleached trees line the large lawn area whilst stepped hedging frame the garden with a variety of hedge to give different shades of green in the summer. Hornbeam hedging was used to create contrast in the winter months with its golden leaves. A sunken area housing an outdoor kitchen and dining area, to include a tandoor oven, bbq, pizza oven and washing facilities will ultimately be covered with a green roof. A bespoke water feature cascading down one side of the garden. Rendered white washed walls tie in with the finish of the house and create drama. The focal point of the garden will ultimately be a large spherical sculpture with a rendered wall as the back drop.
Front Yard Landscaping - Aurora
Front Yard Landscaping - Aurora
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Plutadesigns
Medium sized contemporary front formal partial sun garden for spring in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Railway sleeper dining table and bench
Railway sleeper dining table and bench
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Marcus Hurpur Garden Images
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in London.
Sichtschutz Manufaktur
Sichtschutz Manufaktur
Gärten von HeiningerGärten von Heininger
Inspiration for a small contemporary side formal partial sun garden for summer in Frankfurt with natural stone paving and a living wall.
Privatgarten
Privatgarten
Gartengestaltung Ralf Grothe GmbHGartengestaltung Ralf Grothe GmbH
Firma Grothe, Miquel Tres
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for spring in Other with gravel.
Stained Grey Larch Bin Store
Stained Grey Larch Bin Store
Slatted Screen FencingSlatted Screen Fencing
This slatted bin store is designed to store four wheelie bins which are ideal for those looking to enhance a potentially unsightly area. Customers can access the wheelie bins from the front-facing doors and roof hatches. All fixings are stainless steel to avoid any chemical reactions within the timber.
Scarborough Front Yard 2
Scarborough Front Yard 2
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden in Toronto with a pathway and concrete paving.
Contemporary Symmetrical Garden
Contemporary Symmetrical Garden
Mike Long Garden DesignMike Long Garden Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal raised pond in Other.
Turtle Ridge Residence
Turtle Ridge Residence
Arc EnvironmentsArc Environments
This is an example of a large contemporary side formal partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!
Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
A large contemporary garden custom designed and built for a new build house. Surrounded by an impressive gabion wall this garden have numerous feature areas. An artificial lawn and eco decking ensures this space requires minimal upkeep. The checker board paving stones and minimal planting results in a very stylish space.
Urban Garden Design
Urban Garden Design
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Small Urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Design ideas for a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Pedestrian Gates
Pedestrian Gates
Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side formal partial sun garden in Vancouver with a garden path and gravel.
Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave waterfall with fire pit and screened in patio
Contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a waterfall and natural stone paving.
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard formal fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.

Contemporary Grey Formal 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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