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Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.
Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
An After look of this contemporary style home where the exterior has been completely transformed and made new,
2 Bedroom Holland Park Flat
2 Bedroom Holland Park Flat
Ray Dowling PhotographyRay Dowling Photography
Raymond Dowling
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
Kara MosherKara Mosher
Kara Mosher © 2012 Houzz
Bac pour jardins
Bac pour jardins
Côté jardin et clôturesCôté jardin et clôtures
Montcalm Street
Montcalm Street
Rossington ArchitectureRossington Architecture
The Woodland Trail
The Woodland Trail
Nature's Choice Landscape ConstructionNature's Choice Landscape Construction
Lisa Petrole Photography
Cupertino 2
Cupertino 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Mount Pleasant & Lawrence
Mount Pleasant & Lawrence
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Privacy accomplished with IPE wood fences, gates, screens and tasteful use of frosted glass.
Hardwood Driveway Gate - The Berkshire
Hardwood Driveway Gate - The Berkshire
Gates and Fences UKGates and Fences UK
Hardwood Driveway Gate - The Berkshire design. Featuring a double swan header and constructed from the finest, hand selected Iroko hardwood. Fully installed with electric opening below ground system from BFT.
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
Photo Credit: Chris O'Donohue
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Our client enjoys travel, so we helped them to create a low maintenance attractive landscape. Using a combination of smaller landscape rock, larger cobble, accent boulders, mulch, and a wide variety of hardy and rugged plants, we installed a low maintenance xeriscape that isn't boring.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
Detail of bold planting scheme in front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
Contemporary Cedar Fencing with patio and steps
Contemporary Cedar Fencing with patio and steps
The Contemporary Fencing CompanyThe Contemporary Fencing Company
Contemporary Cedar Slatted fencing walongside a modern white stone patio and steps. Lights on the fencing brighten the space at night.
Garden Lounge
Garden Lounge
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Garden Lounge Design in Urban Townhouse near Dublin City Centre. Bespoke Hardwood fencing gives wall extensions creating instant privacy. Landscape Design by Edward Cullen Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCI Amazonlandscaping.ie 014060004
Berkeley Home
Berkeley Home
Charles Debbas ArchitectureCharles Debbas Architecture
Hitchin Barn Garden
Hitchin Barn Garden
Amanda Broughton Garden DesignAmanda Broughton Garden Design
Putney Garden 2
Putney Garden 2
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Private Residence
Private Residence
Stepstone, Inc.Stepstone, Inc.
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Pure Cube Saunas 880 with Shower
Pure Cube Saunas 880 with Shower
Oasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New EnglandOasis Hot Tub & Sauna of New England
The Pure Cube CU580 Outdoor Sauna is a charming and sophisticated design that features 3 large window panels on the front wall and the door on either the left or right side wall. Create a calm and relaxing atmosphere with the optional semi-privacy panels that still have the double pane glass with a fixed cedar grill on the outside. The Pure Cube CU580 Sauna comes in easy to assemble wall and roof panels with a full cedar floor and EPDM rubber roof. This model comes with your choice of electric heater or Harvia M3 Wood Burning Heater and is spaciously designed to comfortably sit up to 5 adults. Relax and rejuvenate with your family or friends in this clean and modern Pure Cube Sauna kit.

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.
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