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Shabby-Chic Style Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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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.
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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.
Jardin En Essonne
Jardin En Essonne
Sophie Durin | Empreinte PaysagèreSophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère
Sophie Durin Paysagiste
Medium sized romantic sloped driveway garden in Paris with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.
Lakeside Townhouse
Lakeside Townhouse
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Photo of a small romantic front full sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and gravel.
Little Eden
Little Eden
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
his rural hertfordshire property plays host to a Grade II listed house and a separate period outbuilding which have both had various architectural additions over the century, resulting in the creation of a narrow, empty corridor; prompting the need for an external garden design. The challenge for Aralia in this herts garden design was to unify the two opposing buildings and overcome the difficulties posed by numerous access points, all in the space of a small courtyard of less than two hundred square meters. The clients request was to create a garden which blurred the strong geometry of the buildings through a curvilinear design, whilst incorporating multiple opportunities for seating to relax and unwind. The garden very much holds a traditional feel through the choice of materials and planting in order to be sympathetic towards the architecture, surrounding landscape and local aesthetic. Upon first entering the property, visitors are greeted by a pair of beautifully crafted Iroko gates, framed by two heritage brick planters which house a lush beech hedge, concealing elements of the journey ahead. Three sizes of autumnal riven sandstone are used to negotiate the curves and create a subtle flow and legibility to the journey, whilst naturalistic perennials and grasses soften the space and create narrative. Plants such as Astrantia, Perovskia, Deschampsia and Echinacea are used throughout the borders to create rhythm and repetition whilst green Oak arches frame snippets of these views, anchoring the path between the buildings as the garden progresses. The culmination of the garden is signified by a circular terrace which is controlled and held in place by the beautifully weathered curved oak seats, housing cut logs underneath to create pattern and shape. Two small water chutes bubble away in the background creating a relaxing atmosphere whilst the user can sit and take advantage of tranquil views across the rest of the garden.
Une Maison Contemporaine 230 M² à Saint Prix
Une Maison Contemporaine 230 M² à Saint Prix
h(O)me attitudes by Sylvie Grimalh(O)me attitudes by Sylvie Grimal
Photo of a medium sized romantic formal partial sun garden in Paris with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Backyard Garden
Backyard Garden
Shelley Groves Garden DesignShelley Groves Garden Design
Joey Groves
Inspiration for a small romantic back full sun garden for summer in Wellington with a garden path and brick paving.
Seattle Backyard Garden and Pergola
Seattle Backyard Garden and Pergola
Environmental Construction, Inc.Environmental Construction, Inc.
A paver walkway winds through a lush backyard landscaping of vines and perennials that grow well in NW Washington. This colorful garden grove was designed by Environmental Construction Inc. based in Kirkland, WA.
Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
renntarennta
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.
Milford, CT, Petite front yard
Milford, CT, Petite front yard
Gardens by Design of Connecticut, LLCGardens by Design of Connecticut, LLC
This carefully planned front yard in the Bayview shore neighborhood contains a mix of color, texture and form, all in a tiny space. It is very low-maintenance and pleasing from both inside the house and from the street year-round.
Aménagement terrasse hôtel
Aménagement terrasse hôtel
Terrasse et Jardin de ParisTerrasse et Jardin de Paris
Nous pouvons voir l'espace vert créé en arrière plan avec de nombreux végétaux. Aménagement et réalisation par Terrasse et jardin de Paris.
Design ideas for a large shabby-chic style back formal partial sun garden in Paris with a garden path and gravel.
Front Entrance Renovation
Front Entrance Renovation
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
Paul Kiefer, Specialty Gardens LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path and brick paving.
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.
A Laissez-faire La Selva Beach Walk
A Laissez-faire La Selva Beach Walk
·ecology by design, LLC·ecology by design, LLC
The best compliment I have ever gotten is: "You saved our marriage." This is why today I sometimes call it "Landscape Therapy," because you can spout out everything you want, and I will help you find solutions. You can leave the decisions to me.
Jardin romantique
Jardin romantique
Franck LinotteFranck Linotte
Jardin de campagne sauvage et maitrisé
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style garden in Other with a garden path.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
Medium sized vintage back full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Jardin En Essonne
Jardin En Essonne
Sophie Durin | Empreinte PaysagèreSophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère
Sophie Durin Paysagiste
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style sloped garden in Paris with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks
Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks
Oakmore Green LtdOakmore Green Ltd
Koi Pond, formal terrace.
Inspiration for an expansive vintage back full sun garden for summer in Kent with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Myrtle Cottage
Myrtle Cottage
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Photo of a small shabby-chic style back formal garden in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick paving.

Shabby-Chic Style Garden with a Garden Path 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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