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Vertical garden with Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis
Vertical garden with Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis
TerraTrellisTerraTrellis
Modern Ina Wall Trellis for vertical garden by TerraTrellis.com.
This is an example of a modern garden in Los Angeles.
California Modern
California Modern
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Mariko Reed
Photo of a modern garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Beltran House, South Park, Parsons Green
Beltran House, South Park, Parsons Green
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
This project involved a complete back to brick refurbishment and 100 metre square enlargement of this Fulham terraced house. The property had not been modernised in 50 years and the practice managed the project from initial design, through planning, tender, construction and fit out. The kitchen was extended to the side and rear in order to create an enormous 45 square metre room where children could play, adults could cook and the whole family could be together. This allowed the formality of the front rooms to be preserved as ‘toy free’, with a grand entrance hall exemplified by the Georgian circular hall table, enclosed drawing room and limestone fireplaces to cater for the parents once little ones were asleep. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms were carved into the upstairs to include a decadent master bedroom with walk through wardrobes and master en-suite. Element 7 flooring, 18th century antiques and Colefax & Fowler furnishings are combined elegantly with collected art pieces and personal family mementos. Stats & Fittings: Triple Glazing, Full U/F Heating, Integrated Sonos, CAT 6 Cabling, LED Lighting, Farrow & Ball, Neptune, Element 7, Stone Age, Nina Burgess Carpets, Neptune Kitchen, Lefroy Brooks, Miele, Alternative Bathrooms, English Fireplaces of Distinction
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Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden for spring in Houston with concrete paving and a pathway.
Crisp and Clean
Crisp and Clean
Molly Wood Garden DesignMolly Wood Garden Design
Landscape Design: Molly Wood Garden Design Architect: Brandon Architects, Inc. Interior/ Styling: Kelly Nutt Design Photo Credit: Lane Dittoe
Design ideas for a modern garden in Orange County.
Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood
Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
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Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a modern front garden in San Francisco.
Project | Cleveland Rooftop
Project | Cleveland Rooftop
Eco Outdoor USAEco Outdoor USA
Architect: SJB http://www.sjb.com.au/ Landscape Designer: William Dangar http://www.williamdangar.com.au/ Photographer: Felix Forest http://www.felixforest.com/ Eco Outdoor Product: Endicott™ Split Stone https://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/products/natural-stone-flooring/split-stone/endicott/
Multi-Level Urban Row House
Multi-Level Urban Row House
Topiarius, IncTopiarius, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern roof formal full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and decking.
Modern Rustic Landscaping
Modern Rustic Landscaping
UserUser
Modern walkway design with concrete pavers and La Paz pebbles
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Denver with an outdoor sport court, natural stone paving and a water feature.
Simply Elegant
Simply Elegant
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large modern back formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and concrete paving.
Work
Work
Inside OutInside Out
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a retaining wall.
Natural Wood - Sophisticated Outdoor Great Room
Natural Wood - Sophisticated Outdoor Great Room
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
The fencing and benches consist of natural wood with a complimentary stain color and finish.
This is an example of a modern garden in San Diego.
Modern Driveway and Front Yard Danville, CA
Modern Driveway and Front Yard Danville, CA
DPG Pavers and DesignDPG Pavers and Design
Paver driveway, drought tolerant planting, black mulch. Paver color and style selected to compliment paint and roof color.
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Modern Driveway Gate
Modern Driveway Gate
TerrainTerrain
Terrain Seattle Company
Photo of a modern garden in Seattle.
Side Yard water feature
Side Yard water feature
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Side yard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.
Modern Rain Garden Driveway
Modern Rain Garden Driveway
Gravel and GreenGravel and Green
This is an example of a medium sized modern front full sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
Dan Solomon
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.

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.
Front Walkway
Front Walkway
UserUser
Modern walkway to front door with concrete pads. Artificial turf was installed to enhance the entrance.
Medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a garden path.
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