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A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold
A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A traditional Cotswold garden of rooms. This is the side entrance with topiary & a rope swag covered in clematis. The designer is Jo Alderson Phillips
Rose-Covered Gazebo
Rose-Covered Gazebo
Donna Lynn - Landscape DesignerDonna Lynn - Landscape Designer
lynnlandscapedesign.com - Yellow climbing rose on iron gazebo serves as focal point in rose and perennial garden. photo: Donna Lynn
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
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From post and wall lights to solar powered and security lights, you’ll find everything you need to illuminate your garden in B&Q’s outdoor lighting range. Whether you’re looking for simple, standalone lights or a linked lighting system for your outdoor spaces, we have a huge selection of products to suit your needs and budget.
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My Houzz: Simply Escapist in Santa Cruz
My Houzz: Simply Escapist in Santa Cruz
Shannon MaloneShannon Malone
Photo: Shannon Malone © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a vintage back garden in San Francisco with brick paving.
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katie moss landscape designkatie moss landscape design
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style back garden seating for summer in Los Angeles.
Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
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Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia email me - andrewrenn@gmail.com
Photo of a shabby-chic style garden for autumn with a garden path.
Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks
Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks
Oakmore Green LtdOakmore Green Ltd
One of my most ambitious projects, three rows of Buxus balls either side of a long drive with 49 Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' and alliums between the Buxus to add colour.
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Witherspoon Rose Garden
Witherspoon Rose Garden
Witherspoon Rose CultureWitherspoon Rose Culture
A stunning rose garden in a free form shaped bed makes an excellent focal point in this yard. The brick path surrounding allows for the garden to be enjoyed from all sides. Rose Garden planted and maintained by Witherspoon Rose Culture.
Adirondack Style Inside & Out
Adirondack Style Inside & Out
Art GemsArt Gems
More creations by Adirondack Artist Charles Atwood King! This is an example of his outdoor structures, porches and/or landscaping. We reproduce his oil paintings as giclée canvas prints found at ArtGems.org.
Romantic Guesthouse Garden
Romantic Guesthouse Garden
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.
Vintage back garden for summer in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
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Shabby-chic Style Garden
Shabby-chic Style Garden
Design ideas for a large romantic back fully shaded garden for spring in Wiltshire with natural stone paving.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
This is an example of a medium sized romantic back full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
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Wimbledon, large family garden
Wimbledon, large family garden
Beaufort & Rampton Landscapes LtdBeaufort & Rampton Landscapes Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back partial sun garden for summer in Surrey with natural stone paving.
My Houzz: DIY Love and Nature-Inspired Colors Update a Couple’s Garden
My Houzz: DIY Love and Nature-Inspired Colors Update a Couple’s Garden
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a vintage garden in New York.
Transformación casa familiar en Madrid
Transformación casa familiar en Madrid
Dafne Vijande - decoración e interiorismoDafne Vijande - decoración e interiorismo
Revista El Mueble, cuadros WWW.carlosarriaga.blogspot.com
This is an example of a vintage garden in Madrid.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

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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Shepard Design Landscape Architecture - AJ ShepardShepard Design Landscape Architecture - AJ Shepard
Great garden that is viewed from all parts of the home. It is an interior courtyard, using stone for the path and artificial turf for the lawn. Very low maintenance. Garden designed by Shepard Design Landscape Architects
Bubble hut Glamping in Vieques Puerto Rico
Bubble hut Glamping in Vieques Puerto Rico
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Indoor outdoor living space for this Glamping site in Vieques Puerto Rico
This is an example of a vintage garden in Miami.
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
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