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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.
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.
Garden Design - Hyndland Glasgow
Garden Design - Hyndland Glasgow
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style back garden seating in Glasgow with decking.
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Girls Playhouse
Girls Playhouse
JK interior livingJK interior living
Story time in the garden...
Inspiration for a small vintage garden in New York with a climbing frame.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
UserUser
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.
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.
San Carlos Cottage Garden
San Carlos Cottage Garden
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Small vintage front garden in San Francisco with a gate.
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.
Carolyn Aiken
Carolyn Aiken
Aiken House & GardensAiken House & Gardens
Vintage garden in Other.
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.
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.
The Stack
The Stack
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Photo of an expansive vintage back full sun garden for summer in Cornwall with decking.
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.
Eco Artist's House
Eco Artist's House
Sarah Natsumi MooreSarah Natsumi Moore
Photo: Sarah Moore © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a vintage garden fence in Austin.
Tiburon2
Tiburon2
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
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.
Oak Brook, IL
Oak Brook, IL
Bertrand Landscape DesignBertrand Landscape Design
Photo of a romantic garden seating in Chicago with brick paving.
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.
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.

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.
Stairs by day, amphitheatre by night
Stairs by day, amphitheatre by night
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Photography: Home Beautiful/ Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a large vintage back garden in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
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