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Medium Sized Shabby-Chic Style Garden Ideas and Designs

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Front Entrance Renovation
Front Entrance Renovation
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
Paul Kiefer, Specialty Gardens LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path and brick paving.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
Medium sized vintage back full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.
Un jardin des années 60
Un jardin des années 60
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les dalles en béton dessinent un cheminement irrégulier entre les plantes
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style garden in Paris.
Jardin Anglais
Jardin Anglais
Opus PaysageOpus Paysage
Photo of a medium sized romantic sloped garden in Paris with a flowerbed.
Jardin En Essonne
Jardin En Essonne
Sophie Durin | Empreinte PaysagèreSophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère
Sophie Durin Paysagiste
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style sloped full sun garden in Paris with a flowerbed.
Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders
Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders
Inside Story PhotographyInside Story Photography
Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage back partial sun pergola in Other with gravel.
Rail Fences
Rail Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage back formal full sun garden for spring in Denver.
Garden Design - Hyndland Glasgow
Garden Design - Hyndland Glasgow
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back garden seating in Glasgow with decking.
Romany
Romany
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
Medium sized shabby-chic style back garden in Cornwall with gravel.
Restored Five Points Garden
Restored Five Points Garden
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
This garden in Athens, GA needed a new lease of life. We re-designed and installed the backyard area, adding in the patio and pathway area to complement the existing structures. Shrubs and perennials were planted around to create a feeling of peaceful intimacy. Zoomworks
Containers
Containers
Glen Gate CompanyGlen Gate Company
Distressed containers are overflowing with lovely green ferns.
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
A Big Splash for A Little Backyard
A Big Splash for A Little Backyard
Plantenance Landscape GroupPlantenance Landscape Group
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage back garden in Montreal with a water feature and concrete paving.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic back full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.
Relaxing city refuge
Relaxing city refuge
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a fireplace and concrete paving.
Al fresco dining
Al fresco dining
Living Colour GardensLiving Colour Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style back garden in Other with decking.
Bedstuy, Brooklyn - Planter Installation to Backyard
Bedstuy, Brooklyn - Planter Installation to Backyard
Dragonetti Brothers LandscapesDragonetti Brothers Landscapes
Medium sized romantic back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden.
Jardin de ville 100m2 - Bruxelles -Jardin de chambres
Jardin de ville 100m2 - Bruxelles -Jardin de chambres
Urban Garden designerUrban Garden designer
Hydrangea paniculata, deschampsia et persicaires @Marguerite Ferry
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style back partial sun garden in Brussels with brick paving.
Wimbledon, large family garden
Wimbledon, large family garden
Beaufort & Rampton LandscapesBeaufort & Rampton Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back partial sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.

Medium Sized Shabby-Chic Style Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style front garden design.

How should I design my shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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