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Asian Style wood Gate
Derue DesignsDerue Designs
An Entertaining Garden
An Entertaining Garden
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The Pizza oven doubles as a fire place in the evening with a warm glow in the evening creating a sociable space to enjoy at all times, day and night.
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City House
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Los Altos Hills Residence II
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Tribeca Roof Garden with Pergola, TV, Outdoor Kitchen
Tribeca Roof Garden with Pergola, TV, Outdoor Kitchen
Todd Haiman Landscape DesignTodd Haiman Landscape Design
Ipe decking and planters. Large pergola
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
English Modernist in Santa Monica
English Modernist in Santa Monica
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Cabana terrace
Cabana terrace
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The small bluestone terrace is viewed from inside the cabana and a wood retaining/seatwall is clad in ipe wood to provide additional seating in the small space. The terraces provide a grade transition. Chamaedorea palms, Waggie palms, Brugmansia, Japanese Maples form the back drop.
Appledown contemporary garden
Appledown contemporary garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Evening sun lighting up the decking pathway
Emundskroken, 3 rum och kök
Emundskroken, 3 rum och kök
Herder HomeHerder Home
Photo: Carolina Pascual Söderbaum, Camera Lucida
South Fremantle Renovation Extension
South Fremantle Renovation Extension
PutragraphyPutragraphy
Wooten Backyard Living
Wooten Backyard Living
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
These homeowners were looking to up their hosting game by modernizing their property to create the ultimate entertainment space. A custom outdoor kitchen was added with a top of the line Delta Heat grill and a special nook for a Big Green Egg. Flagstone was added to create asymmetrical walkways throughout the yard that extended into a ring around the fire pit. Four rectangular trellises were added along the fence and shed, with an all metal pergola located at the back of the pool. This unique structure immediately draws the eye and adds a playful, artistic element to the rest of the space. The use of various sized rocks, gravel, and flagstone give a rough texture that creates a symbiosis with the metalwork. Silver Falls Dichondra creates a beautiful contrast to the rocks and can be found all over the property along with various other grasses, ferns, and agave. A large area of gravel rests on the side of the house, giving the client room to park a recreational vehicle. In front, a privacy fence was added along one of the property lines, leading into a drought resistant, eco-friendly section of yard. This fence, coupled with a giant boulder, doubles as a safety precaution in case drivers miss the turn and run into their lawn. This updated landscaping adds an effortless flow for guests to move from the front yard to the back while creating a very open, welcoming feel to all who enter.
Modern Desert Landscape
Modern Desert Landscape
MAC LANDSCAPING INCMAC LANDSCAPING INC
Terraced Garden
Terraced Garden
Belsize GardensBelsize Gardens
Moderner Garten "MOTIVBILDEND"
Moderner Garten "MOTIVBILDEND"
Blum & Scherer Gartendesign und FreiraumplanungBlum & Scherer Gartendesign und Freiraumplanung
Moderner Garten "MOTIVBILDEND" Neugestaltung eines modernen Gartens mit verschiedenen Motivbereichen Ausführung der Gartenplanung Spätsommer 2018 Gartenbilder Juni 2020 https://blum-scherer.de/motivbildend/
The Sango Kaku Garden
The Sango Kaku Garden
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
Belsize Ave.
Belsize Ave.
SK DesignSK Design
Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave waterfall
Chiswick Triangular Garden
Chiswick Triangular Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design

Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary front garden design.

How should I design my contemporary 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 contemporary 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.
Moderne Gestaltung im Haus & Garten
Moderne Gestaltung im Haus & Garten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Moderne Terrassenumrandung und Hangbefestigung mit Beton-Sitzblöcken. Die hellgrauen Terrassenplatten passen gut zur Gräserbepflanzung in den angelegten Blumenbeeten und dem modernen Neubau mit Flachdach und vielen Fenstern in der Fassade. Eine gelungene Gartengestaltung auf zwei Höhenebenen.
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