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Scandinavian Garden Ideas and Designs

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Terrassträdgård
Terrassträdgård
UserUser
Marika Delin
This is an example of a scandinavian garden in Stockholm.
Council Ring - Fire Pit
Council Ring - Fire Pit
kday72kday72
Council ring style fire pit designed in the spirit of the property's original landscape architect, Jens Jensen. Designed by: ENVIRONMENTS Studio Dimensions: Outer circle - 20' (6M) in diameter Interior fire pit circle - 5' (1.5M) in diameter
Skandinavisk Have
Skandinavisk Have
This is an example of a medium sized scandi front formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a living wall and concrete paving.
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Skur. Vægge m. Granrafter.
Skur. Vægge m. Granrafter.
Kjærshaveservice.Kjærshaveservice.
Toni Nielsen
Photo of a scandinavian garden in Copenhagen.
BARNES
BARNES
UserUser
Design ideas for a scandi back garden fence in London.
Willab Garden
Willab Garden
Willab Garden DKWillab Garden DK
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian garden in Copenhagen.
Private Garden II
Private Garden II
UserUser
This is an example of a scandi garden in Stockholm.
Maison joyeuse à Colombes
Maison joyeuse à Colombes
Atelier PhilibertAtelier Philibert
This is an example of a scandinavian garden in Paris.
Basaltlava im Familiengarten
Basaltlava im Familiengarten
Paus GartendesignPaus Gartendesign
Design ideas for a scandinavian garden in Dusseldorf.
House in the Forrest
House in the Forrest
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Photo of a scandi garden in Los Angeles.
Scandinavian Garden in Comrie
Scandinavian Garden in Comrie
North Hill GardensNorth Hill Gardens
Our design team was entrusted with designing a garden to complement a newly built, partially wooden, Scandinavian-style home. The distinctive architecture of the house inspired a cohesive and artistic outdoor space, tailored to the client’s practical needs and aesthetic preferences. A central requirement was to create a large sitting area directly adjacent to the house, providing a functional outdoor space while preserving a cherished rowan tree close to the property. The design revolved around a harmonious palette of black, red, orange, amber, and white—reflecting the artistic sensibilities of the client, who is a painter. To emphasise the rowan tree as a focal point, a new patio was constructed around it, blending functionality with aesthetic significance. An I-shaped decking platform, complete with a decorative pergola, was positioned in the corner of the garden, creating an additional inviting area for relaxation. The overall layout was structured around a strong visual axis leading to decorative screening on the far side of the garden. This axis was further emphasised with a combination of natural clay pearly brick pavers and stepping stones, which were carefully aligned to create a sense of continuity. Raised beds made of corten steel, in line with the chosen colour scheme, added texture and warmth to the design. The dark grey, almost black self-binding gravel and a newly painted black fence tied all elements together, ensuring visual harmony. To reduce maintenance and enhance the garden’s modern aesthetic, the lawn size was halved, with the remaining space designed to balance natural features with bold design elements. The result is a striking yet functional outdoor space that seamlessly connects the home with its surroundings, offering a blend of practicality and artistic expression.
Kensal garden II
Kensal garden II
Emilio Esteban Landscape And Garden DesignEmilio Esteban Landscape And Garden Design
Design ideas for a scandi garden in London.
Moderner Hausgarten mit attraktiver Staudenpflanzung
Moderner Hausgarten mit attraktiver Staudenpflanzung
Gartendesign HomannGartendesign Homann
Medium sized scandi garden in Other.
Сад натуралистического стиля
Сад натуралистического стиля
Garden-graphicsGarden-graphics
Naturalistic garden. Gardening. Landscaping. Design.
This is an example of a scandi garden in Saint Petersburg.
Bromma
Bromma
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
This is an example of a scandi back formal garden in Stockholm with natural stone paving.
Greenhouse with Porch
Greenhouse with Porch
Cultivar LtdCultivar Ltd
A large wooden Victorian greenhouse with a central porch.
Large scandi garden in Surrey.
Skandinavisk Have
Skandinavisk Have
This is an example of a scandi garden in Copenhagen.
Udestuer, orangerier og pavilionner
Udestuer, orangerier og pavilionner
Vica A/SVica A/S
Design ideas for a scandi garden in Esbjerg.
Strathleven Road
Strathleven Road
GDL LondonGDL London
Scandinavian garden in London.

Scandinavian 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.
De Beauvoir Townhouse
De Beauvoir Townhouse
Magri WilliamsMagri Williams
A full home refurbishment and extension set within the De Beauvoir conservation area, the mid-terrace Victorian building was altered with much consideration given to natural light and experience of space.
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