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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.
Outside Living area/ Upcycled Baths
Outside Living area/ Upcycled Baths
Honey Badger Design & BuildHoney Badger Design & Build
This is an example of a shabby-chic style garden in Other.
Desination Garden
Desination Garden
Sun or Shade Garden DesignSun or Shade Garden Design
Here we create a quiet destination garden around a pergola. The grape vines create a cool shady area where you can relax in the hammock and enjoy a book and a cool beverage.
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Visita Privata: A Casa di Maria
Visita Privata: A Casa di Maria
Paolo Fusco PhotoPaolo Fusco Photo
Foto: Paolo Fusco © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style garden in Rome.
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
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
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.
FRENCH COUNTRY GARDEN
FRENCH COUNTRY GARDEN
LANDSCAPES BY DAVIDSLANDSCAPES BY DAVIDS
Vintage garden in Santa Barbara.
Bird House Landscaping Project on Wacker Chicago
Bird House Landscaping Project on Wacker Chicago
McFarlane DouglassMcFarlane Douglass
Bridget Mitchell
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style garden in Chicago.
Entries
Entries
JMS Design Associates 310-552-1644JMS Design Associates 310-552-1644
This entry was designed to give color and and create a lasting impact on the viewer as they enter the residence.-- Let us help you put all the concepts that you gather together into a beautiful landscape. We have designers in the office and we are a fully licensed landscape contractor.
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.
Cambridge St, Pimlico, London
Cambridge St, Pimlico, London
Filipa T | Landscape & Garden DesignFilipa T | Landscape & Garden Design
Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.
Design ideas for a small romantic back partial sun garden in London with a flowerbed and a wood fence.
Naperville Patio Gardens
Naperville Patio Gardens
Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized vintage back partial sun garden in Chicago with a flowerbed and mulch.
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.
Small Space Container Garden
Small Space Container Garden
DIY Edible GardensDIY Edible Gardens
Photo of a romantic garden in San Diego.
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.
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.
Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks
Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks
Oakmore Green LtdOakmore Green Ltd
365 buxus balls in three rows either side of the drive
Photo of an expansive shabby-chic style back driveway garden in Kent.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
https://www.spacecrafting.com
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style garden in Minneapolis.

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.
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a vintage fully shaded garden in New York.
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