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Topiarius, IncMedium sized modern back patio in Chicago with an outdoor shower, natural stone paving and no cover.
Envy Landscape Design Inc.This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Stepstone, Inc.Studio H. Landscape Architecture, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Cool Designs for LandscapesThis client's house is located on a busy corner, so she wanted a 'different' fence. The fence is a zig-zag pattern in black. The stepping stones are are keep the angular design of the house. These are new plantings of salvia, agave, and various echeverias.
The Design LaboratoryLeland Gebhardt
This is an example of a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Phoenix with a potted garden.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Phoenix with a potted garden.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignThe problem this Memorial-Houston homeowner faced was that her sumptuous contemporary home, an austere series of interconnected cubes of various sizes constructed from white stucco, black steel and glass, did not have the proper landscaping frame. It was out of scale. Imagine Robert Motherwell's "Black on White" painting without the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston's generous expanse of white walls surrounding it. It would still be magnificent but somehow...off.
Intuitively, the homeowner realized this issue and started interviewing landscape designers. After talking to about 15 different designers, she finally went with one, only to be disappointed with the results. From the across-the-street neighbor, she was then introduced to Exterior Worlds and she hired us to correct the newly-created problems and more fully realize her hopes for the grounds. "It's not unusual for us to come in and deal with a mess. Sometimes a homeowner gets overwhelmed with managing everything. Other times it is like this project where the design misses the mark. Regardless, it is really important to listen for what a prospect or client means and not just what they say," says Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds.
Since the sheer size of the house is so dominating, Exterior Worlds' overall job was to bring the garden up to scale to match the house. Likewise, it was important to stretch the house into the landscape, thereby softening some of its severity. The concept we devised entailed creating an interplay between the landscape and the house by astute placement of the black-and-white colors of the house into the yard using different materials and textures. Strategic plantings of greenery increased the interest, density, height and function of the design.
First we installed a pathway of crushed white marble around the perimeter of the house, the white of the path in homage to the house’s white facade. At various intervals, 3/8-inch steel-plated metal strips, painted black to echo the bones of the house, were embedded and crisscrossed in the pathway to turn it into a loose maze.
Along this metal bunting, we planted succulents whose other-worldly shapes and mild coloration juxtaposed nicely against the hard-edged steel. These plantings included Gulf Coast muhly, a native grass that produces a pink-purple plume when it blooms in the fall. A side benefit to the use of these plants is that they are low maintenance and hardy in Houston’s summertime heat.
Next we brought in trees for scale. Without them, the impressive architecture becomes imposing. We placed them along the front at either corner of the house. For the left side, we found a multi-trunk live oak in a field, transported it to the property and placed it in a custom-made square of the crushed marble at a slight distance from the house. On the right side where the house makes a 90-degree alcove, we planted a mature mesquite tree.
To finish off the front entry, we fashioned the black steel into large squares and planted grass to create islands of green, or giant lawn stepping pads. We echoed this look in the back off the master suite by turning concrete pads of black-stained concrete into stepping pads.
We kept the foundational plantings of Japanese yews which add green, earthy mass, something the stark architecture needs for further balance. We contoured Japanese boxwoods into small spheres to enhance the play between shapes and textures.
In the large, white planters at the front entrance, we repeated the plantings of succulents and Gulf Coast muhly to reinforce symmetry. Then we built an additional planter in the back out of the black metal, filled it with the crushed white marble and planted a Texas vitex, another hardy choice that adds a touch of color with its purple blooms.
To finish off the landscaping, we needed to address the ravine behind the house. We built a retaining wall to contain erosion. Aesthetically, we crafted it so that the wall has a sharp upper edge, a modern motif right where the landscape meets the land.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойМы построили целую крепость для детей. Рядом - грядки огорода и цветник
Photo of a medium sized modern front driveway partial sun garden for autumn in Moscow with a raised bed, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Photo of a medium sized modern front driveway partial sun garden for autumn in Moscow with a raised bed, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Eyoh DesignGuadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room.
Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love.
The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Dani Louis DesignPhoto of a medium sized modern mixed railing balcony in Brisbane with a roof extension.
Terrasse et Jardin de ParisTerrasse en bois, canapé de jardin haut de gamme. Ultra résistance du mobilier outdoor
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back ground level terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back ground level terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Ginkgo Leaf StudioWe designed an address marker constructed with cedar and natural stone. Slate chip mulch surrounds the plans and lannon stone boulders.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall, gravel and a wood fence.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall, gravel and a wood fence.
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.This is an example of a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
We Build Green Inc.Open patio cover and vaulted ceiling patio cover 40‘ x 13‘ wood finish ceiling recessed lights built-in heaters ceiling fan built-in speakers metal posts structure.
New roof, Wood finish, stain finish, Six weeks project 52K
Project Year: 2020
Project Cost: $25,001 - $50,000
American Pools & SpasThe Marcus family have optimal seating areas in the pool with a granite top table to enjoy drinks during the hot summer days of Florida. Adding on to the lounging area, the homeowners had purchased and installed a pergola, along with patio furniture to go right beneath it. As well as utilizing their existing outdoor kitchen/grill area that they had before we started the project.
As you walk out of their back door step, it leads right into the steps of their pool. The homeowners have opted in marble - in the color 'Snow White', for their deck and coping, which brings a modern and elegant feel to their outdoor living space. For ambiance, the pool lighting was something they wanted to upgrade. Based on their design, they have upgraded to 4 LED Globrites, which are color changing. The lights are directly positioned towards the reverse arcfalls on the pedestals, making it the focal point of their pool and backyard as a whole.
Another addition to the water features are the 4 deck jets. The deck jets are flushed to the deck and shoots out a stream of water into the pool, creating a tranquil environment of sounds. A fire feature was a must have, so the homeowners went the economical route and installed/purchased their fire bowls from an improvement store. It's a great, decorative piece to finalize the project.
American Pools & Spas is one of Orlando's top pool builders. We have been in the pool industry for over 20 years and we also expand our work to outdoor pavers, screen enclosures, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits. Where you dream is our commitment, come see the largest showroom in the state of Florida! We build pools and spas in the Central Florida area.
Website: https://american-pools.com/
Boss Landscape DesignMedium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a raised bed.
Becky Fuller HomesInspiration for a medium sized modern back rectangular infinity swimming pool in Austin with a water feature and decking.
Randy Angell DesignsInspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, decking and an awning.
Envision Landscape StudioPhotography by Joe Dodd
Photo of a medium sized modern back garden in San Francisco.
Photo of a medium sized modern back garden in San Francisco.
Medium Sized Modern Garden and Outdoor Space Ideas and Designs
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