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Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
The cedar tub relates to the cedar deck, benches and beam screens. This view is from the door of the ADU looking out into the space. The greenhouse like material we used on the fence acts as a changing art piece where the shadows and lights interact with it. I designed it to be modern Shoji like screens.
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for a large modern front formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a pond, gravel and a wood fence.
Stylish Town House Makeover
Stylish Town House Makeover
Simpson & VoyleSimpson & Voyle
The photograph showcases a striking juxtaposition of classic architecture and modern design, as seen in the glass extension at the rear of a traditional brick house. This seamless addition expands the living space into the garden, blurring the boundaries between indoors and out, and highlights the property's blend of heritage and contemporary aesthetics. Set against the lush backdrop of a well-manicured lawn and a variety of mature plants, the extension stands as a testament to thoughtful design. Its transparent walls and ceiling not only allow natural light to flood the interior but also offer panoramic views of the tranquil garden, creating an immersive experience that connects the occupants with the outdoors. The original structure retains its period charm with its yellow brickwork and sash windows, while the modern glass extension adds a layer of sophistication and functionality. This architectural approach respects the building's history while meeting the modern need for bright, open-plan living spaces. This is a space that invites relaxation and contemplation, where one can bask in the beauty of nature from the comfort of the home. It's a perfect blend of past and present, where the solid, enduring construction of yesteryear meets the transparent, boundary-pushing trends of today's architecture.
Custom Backyard Multi-Sport Court
Custom Backyard Multi-Sport Court
SportProsUSA, Inc.SportProsUSA, Inc.
Custom Backyard Sport Court, Basketball Hoop Systems, Containment Netting, Lighting, and accessories. Painted lines for basketball and tennis and custom netting for tennis, hockey volleyball and paddle sports.
Bellaire 2 - Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance
Bellaire 2 - Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance
Hogue Landscape ServicesHogue Landscape Services
Photo of a large modern back formal and private garden in Houston with mulch.
Conception et suivi de chantier d'un jardin "haut de gamme" sur la côte d'azur
Conception et suivi de chantier d'un jardin "haut de gamme" sur la côte d'azur
I.D.O jardinsI.D.O jardins
Vue aérienne du projet terminé. Les 3 niveaux sont clairement identifiables : piscine, pétanque et jeux
Design ideas for a large modern front full sun garden for summer in Other.
Visually quiet black stained board fence transitions to open hogwire fence
Visually quiet black stained board fence transitions to open hogwire fence
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Modern home landscape design in Sonoma County. Low black wood fence provides a barrier that is also inviting.
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway partial sun garden fence for spring in Other with mulch and a wood fence.
Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX
Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
YardDoc designed and created multiple rock landscapes for customers in Austin, TX. These drought resistant landscapes liven up your yard with unique designs and individual beauty. While we craft every landscape to the yard and customer, we present examples here to inspire you. Working with the existing trees, we laid three different forms and colors of river rocks to form a dry stream and bank. We placed larger stones, for ornamentation and possible seats in the shade. As a final touch, we planted a few drought-resistant plants to highlight and offset trees, stones, and rocks.
Modern Backyard
Modern Backyard
Bekom DesignBekom Design
Designers: Susan Bowen & Revital Kaufman-Meron Photos: LucidPic Photography - Rich Anderson
Design ideas for a large modern back garden in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
Fire and Water
Fire and Water
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Inspiration for a large modern back partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Spring growth leafing out
Spring growth leafing out
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
This is an example of a large modern back full sun garden in Vancouver with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Pool House
Pool House
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Steel retaining walls and zoysia turf grass
Inspiration for a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Custom Negative Edge Steel Hot Tub in Westlake
Custom Negative Edge Steel Hot Tub in Westlake
ADLA StudioADLA Studio
Articulated Design Landscape Architecture
Photo of a large modern back garden in Austin.
Western Exposure
Western Exposure
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
David Winger
Large modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with concrete paving and a rockery.
Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The clients' mailbox and address are incorporated into this CorTen Steel installation.
This is an example of a large modern sloped partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and mulch.
White Whale
White Whale
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
Multi-Family drought tolerant landscape
Large modern back full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Rosebud RSL - New Memorial Garden
Rosebud RSL - New Memorial Garden
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Outdoor garden memorial feature concept designed & supplied by Boodle Concepts for Rosebud RSL. 6mm thick laser cut steel garden screens. Decorative motifs and figurines with a contemporary twist to the traditional RSL badge.
Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The front entrance is flanked by lush plants. Grevillea 'Long John' creates a gauzy screen.
Inspiration for a large modern front full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Walnut Creek Hills residence
Walnut Creek Hills residence
Catherine L Kauer, Kauerdesign.comCatherine L Kauer, Kauerdesign.com
Catherine L Kauer
Design ideas for a large modern sloped partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Large Modern Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed modern 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 modern 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 modern front garden design.

How should I design my modern 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 modern 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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