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Scandinavian Back Garden Ideas and Designs

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The Modern Scandinavian
The Modern Scandinavian
Fawn Renae DesignsFawn Renae Designs
My clients knew their house didn't match their modern Scandinavian style. Located in South Charlotte in an older, well-established community, Sara and Ash had big dreams for their home. During our virtual consultation, I learned a lot about this couple and their style. Ash is a woodworker and business owner; Sara is a realtor so they needed help pulling a vision together to combine their styles. We looked over their Pinterest boards where I began to envision their mid-century, meets modern, meets Scandinavian, meets Japanese garden, meets Monterey style. I told you I love making each exterior unique to each homeowner! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The backyard was top priority for this family of 4 with a big wish-list. Sara and Ash were looking for a she-shed for Sara’s Peleton workouts, a fire pit area to hangout, and a fun and functional space that was golden doodle-friendly. They also envisioned a custom tree house that Ash would create for their 3-year-old, and an artificial soccer field to burn some energy off. I gave them a vision for the back sunroom area that would be converted into the woodworking shop for Ash to spend time perfecting his craft. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This landscape is very low-maintenance with the rock details, evergreens, and ornamental grasses. My favorite feature is the pops of black river rock that contrasts with the white rock
Сад в сосновом лесу/Garden in a pine forest
Сад в сосновом лесу/Garden in a pine forest
Anna VedeneyevaAnna Vedeneyeva
Inspiration for a small scandinavian back private fully shaded garden for spring in Other with natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Council Ring - Fire Pit
Council Ring - Fire Pit
kday72kday72
Close up Designed by: ENVIRONMENTS Studio
This is an example of a large scandi back full sun garden in Chicago with a fire feature.
UNDERBART RADHUS PÅ RANGELTORPSGATAN I SKÅR
UNDERBART RADHUS PÅ RANGELTORPSGATAN I SKÅR
Skeppsholmen Sotheby's International RealtySkeppsholmen Sotheby's International Realty
Design ideas for a large scandinavian back formal garden for summer in Stockholm with concrete paving.
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Finn P Photography
This is an example of a large scandinavian back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Living Garden
Living Garden
STEM Landscape Architecture & DesignSTEM Landscape Architecture & Design
Brent Wilson Photography, (night photos) 'Gardens at Night' photography.
Scandinavian back garden for spring in Melbourne.
Harlem Duplex
Harlem Duplex
Emergent Form ArchitectureEmergent Form Architecture
Inspiration for a small scandi back partial sun garden in New York with concrete paving.
Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor Rugs
WovenWoven
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian back fully shaded garden for summer in London.
Das Wohnzimmer im Garten
Das Wohnzimmer im Garten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Eine Idylle auf der Terrasse. Der Essbereich mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht. Die Pflastersteine ergänzen durch ihre ruhige geradlinige Wirkung das Gestaltungsbild des Gartens.
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
There was an existing raised pine deck that desperately needed replacing. A small lawn and a small patio with a pergola. The client didn’t like anything about the space and commissioned us for a complete redesign. They wanted their new garden to be filled with colourful plants, raised herb beds and a new deck terrace. Since completion in 2020 we have revisited this project to check up on the garden and this is what it looks like now.
Outdoor Living Space Dunbar
Outdoor Living Space Dunbar
Blossoming Gardens Garden DesignBlossoming Gardens Garden Design
An outdoor space for relaxing, cooking and bathing surrounded by nature.
Inspiration for a small scandi back full sun garden for summer in Edinburgh with brick paving and a wood fence.
Silverdal VI
Silverdal VI
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Scandi back garden in Stockholm.
Tuolumne
Tuolumne
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Photo of a large scandinavian back xeriscape full sun pergola for spring in Santa Barbara with gravel and a wood fence.
Natural Scandi Haven - Swing seat idyll
Natural Scandi Haven - Swing seat idyll
Sophia's GardensSophia's Gardens
The gorgeous swing seat, set opposite the pond for maximum enjoyment, facing south to catch our precious Northern sunlight!
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Cobham
Cobham
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
We were asked to design and plant the driveway and gardens surrounding a substantial period property in Cobham. Our Scandinavian clients wanted a soft and natural look to the planting. We used long flowering shrubs and perennials to extend the season of flower, and combined them with a mix of beautifully textured evergreen plants to give year-round structure. We also mixed in a range of grasses for movement which also give a more contemporary look.
Silverdal VI
Silverdal VI
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
This is an example of a scandinavian back garden in Stockholm.
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
Like all projects this garden had a budget, we prefer to call this “An Investment”. The best place to start is with a design and materials specification. It’s at this point we can offer an accurate quotation and show off exactly what we can achieve within the budget.
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Finn P Photography
Inspiration for a large scandinavian back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Natural Scandi Haven - The finished garden
Natural Scandi Haven - The finished garden
Sophia's GardensSophia's Gardens
Everything renewed and remodelled with the addition of large curved flowerbeds and lawns which cocoon a swing seat and wildlife pond; lovely natural limestone paving, and golden Siberian Larch timber used throughout.
ガゼボのある庭
ガゼボのある庭
あいランドスケープあいランドスケープ
Photo of a scandi back full sun garden in Other.

Scandinavian Back Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian front garden design.

How should I design my Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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