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Luxury Small Garden Ideas and Designs

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Living Walls
Living Walls
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Small modern back formal partial sun garden in Miami with a living wall and decking.
Ransome Avenue, Oakland CA
Ransome Avenue, Oakland CA
STUDIO NABENA + PARTNERSSTUDIO NABENA + PARTNERS
Design ideas for a small contemporary front formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Silver-Gilt and People's Choice Winner Wellbeing of Women Show Garden at RHS Ham
Silver-Gilt and People's Choice Winner Wellbeing of Women Show Garden at RHS Ham
Amy Robertson Garden DesignAmy Robertson Garden Design
Wellbeing of Women Show Garden at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2015 - Winner of Silver-Gilt Medal and People's Choice Award for best Small Garden.
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Sussex with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Outdoor Living
Modern Outdoor Living
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Located in a small backyard, the cabana, pool, terrace and landscaping were designed to be one seamless composition. Building upon the seamless design, glass panels located on the south and west elevations glide back into marble clad pockets, allowing individuals to experience the entire backyard with uninterrupted ease. Modern interiors and a white palette were selected to visually expand the spaces while enhancing the natural light. The landscaping is minimalist and structural to compliment the architecture.
BEFORE/AFTER
BEFORE/AFTER
O'hana Art EnvironmentsO'hana Art Environments
This shot speaks for itself - from trash to treasure in only sixteen days. A delighted Client, an amazingly crafted and beautiful installation. What could be better?
Limestone Fountain
Limestone Fountain
PlantersPlanters
Photo of a small classic back fully shaded garden in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Wilder Ave
Wilder Ave
McKenna Landscape DesignMcKenna Landscape Design
This water feature is a built in natural stone spa. The front brick wall can be used for seating at the firepit and the elevated water line gives an extra feeling of space while relaxing. The firepit is propane and is also a table for entertaining and can be turned 90 degrees for multiple entertainment set ups. The yard also features a brick wall for privacy and a secondary fitpit for wood burning.
Taliesen Park
Taliesen Park
HINISH Design CollectiveHINISH Design Collective
Small midcentury back xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.
St Kilda West Renovation Interior Design & Decoration
St Kilda West Renovation Interior Design & Decoration
Style Precinct Interior Design & DecorationStyle Precinct Interior Design & Decoration
A small courtyard that packs a lot of punch for its size. Part of the view from the main open plan living//kitchen/meals area, it shines bright at night with creative garden lighting design.
Modern Master Piece
Modern Master Piece
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Winner of the 2017 Casey Van Maris Award, given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping. Awarded by Landscape Ontario
Pool and Outdoor Living in New Kent VA
Pool and Outdoor Living in New Kent VA
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Small mediterranean back full sun garden for summer in Richmond with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Silver-Gilt and People's Choice Winner Wellbeing of Women Show Garden at RHS Ham
Silver-Gilt and People's Choice Winner Wellbeing of Women Show Garden at RHS Ham
Amy Robertson Garden DesignAmy Robertson Garden Design
Wellbeing of Women Show Garden at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2015 - Winner of Silver-Gilt Medal and People's Choice Award for best Small Garden.
Design ideas for a small classic courtyard full sun garden for summer in Sussex with natural stone paving.
Manhattan UWS brownstone cozy backyard
Manhattan UWS brownstone cozy backyard
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Cozy backyard open for play - for children and pets. Planters and a bench frame the perimeter.
Small modern garden in New York.
Malvern Courtyard
Malvern Courtyard
Formation Landscapes Pty LtdFormation Landscapes Pty Ltd
Dylan Lark
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Coastal garden
Coastal garden
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Arid planting using succulents and a non fruiting olive tree
Design ideas for a small nautical back xeriscape full sun garden in Perth with a desert look, concrete paving and a wood fence.
The Pelletier Residence
The Pelletier Residence
IRI LandscapeIRI Landscape
© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
Inspiration for a small contemporary front partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with concrete paving and a garden path.
Jardin Sant Cugat
Jardin Sant Cugat
JoanMa Roig - PaisatgismeJoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme
This is an example of a small mediterranean back driveway partial sun garden in Barcelona.
Small backyard pond
Small backyard pond
Garcia Rock And Water DesignGarcia Rock And Water Design
A series of small pools and cascades "Sandwiched" between these large, pre-existing boulders. Photo by Garcia Rock And Water Design
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The dramatic textures of the Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' (cone bush) and the cascading non-invasive iceplant, Delosperma 'Alba' , both from South Africa, compliment the concrete walls and structures of this modern retaining wall. Other plants include an upright reed Thamnochortis insignis, also from South Africa, and the stunning Peppermint Tree - Agonis flexuosa 'Jervis Bay After Dark'. Architect: Barry Peterson, Studio300A Architecture. Planting Plan Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digourgarden.com
Devonshire Road, Cambridge
Devonshire Road, Cambridge
Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden DesignMelanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design
Raised bed at seat height, these beds are constructed with blockwork painted orange and faced with timber slats. Uplighting is in the space between to glow at night. Photo Melanie Driver

Luxury Small Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed 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 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 front garden design.

How should I design my 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 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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