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Woodland Garden- Los Feliz
Woodland Garden- Los Feliz
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Beautiful Duranta alba in bloom. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Arbor Heights Residence
Arbor Heights Residence
Allied8Allied8
Calhoun Landscaping
Calhoun Landscaping
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Seattle Silver Screen
Seattle Silver Screen
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
A Seattle couple needed to take advantage of our amazing summer weather and asked for a way to watch movies outside. We were up to the challenge, designing a custom concrete bench that by day serves as built-in seating and transforms at night into a perfect spot to catch a flick on the fly! Other touches include modern planting and steel planters to match the contemporary feel of the home. Photos by Miranda Estes Photography
Residential Contemporary - Paradise Valley - 2013
Residential Contemporary - Paradise Valley - 2013
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Samuel Rosenbaum
Artist's country garden
Artist's country garden
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Contemporary Landscaping in Austin, TX
Contemporary Landscaping in Austin, TX
Austin Living LandscapesAustin Living Landscapes
Steel planter and edging with limestone steppers; xeriscape, water-wise plantings.
Hillside remodel
Hillside remodel
A DYE DESIGNA DYE DESIGN
Angela Dye
Longfellow
Longfellow
Redmond Design Group Inc.Redmond Design Group Inc.
This project in Cambridge had an overgrown backyard space with no storage and no entertaining area. We designed and installed beautiful seating walls, a raised patio space, an enclosed trash enclosure, new cedar tongue and groove fencing, plants, lighting, irrigation, a green wall and welcoming moon gate to the garden. Accents in this garden were stained black to tie in to the house accents. A recirculating fountain was built to provide the relating flow of water.
Villa am See
Villa am See
Helmut Haas GmbHHelmut Haas GmbH
Helmut Haas GmbH & Co. KG
Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London
Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Wheelers Hill
Wheelers Hill
The Garden CompanyThe Garden Company
Modern Beach House
Modern Beach House
Space Landscape DesignsSpace Landscape Designs
Built in bench seat created out of formed concrete and raised garden beds.
Gilford
Gilford
Landscape ConstructionsLandscape Constructions
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Linear plantings of Salvia nemerosa 'Wesuwe' and Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer' mimic the bluestone walk. Westhauser Photography
Magnolia Bluff
Magnolia Bluff
Vertumni Fine LandscapingVertumni Fine Landscaping
Bruce Bond
Golden Spiral - Beecroft
Golden Spiral - Beecroft
The Other Side Landscapes Pty LtdThe Other Side Landscapes Pty Ltd
Based on the a logarithmic spiral this garden required extensive protection of existing structures through the demolition of an existing swimming pool and the construction of a sweeping spiral like face brick retaining wall. The wall has a double bull nose capping and is raked and curved to meet the existing contours. The garden was intended to be functional, productive, provide habitat for a range of native fauna, relaxation and recreation for the owners. Features of this sustainable landscape include the hardwood bespoke day bed, circular frog pond, custom made and sourced special dry pressed bricks, and the sustainable, productive and elegant plantscaping. Photos by Peter Brennan
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
English Modernist in Santa Monica
English Modernist in Santa Monica
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design

Contemporary Garden with a Garden Path 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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