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Contemporary Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Garten - Mini de Luxe
Garten - Mini de Luxe
Blöchle und Schwaller GbRBlöchle und Schwaller GbR
Entlang der Fassade, unter einem Balkon, wo aufgrund mangelnden Niederschlages, kein Wasser für Pflanzen zur Verfügung stünde, wurden Aufbewahrungstruhen maßgeschneidert eingepasst. Das Material ist ebenso wie die Holzterrasse, Thermoesche.
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Meister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbHMeister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbH
Terraza TRY
Terraza TRY
Estudio MMXEstudio MMX
Yoshihiro Koitani
Back garden
Back garden
Sibil Archer Design ServicesSibil Archer Design Services
Back garden with garden room, pergola and ground trampoline
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Lush Gardens IncLush Gardens Inc
This Project Includes Ipe Decking, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio Cover, Fencing, Planting, Sodding & Irrigation
Garden feature
Garden feature
Magical GardensMagical Gardens
Timber pergola with a corrugated PVC roof.
Privatgarten Fischbachtal
Privatgarten Fischbachtal
Planungsbüro KindingerPlanungsbüro Kindinger
Alf Kindinger
Electric Eclectic Tropical
Electric Eclectic Tropical
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Long Island City Terrace
Long Island City Terrace
Birch and Basil DesignBirch and Basil Design
Wavendon Gate Country Cottage Style Garden
Wavendon Gate Country Cottage Style Garden
Hine Garden Design LTDHine Garden Design LTD
Family Entertaining Garden in Belsize Park
Family Entertaining Garden in Belsize Park
Hampstead Garden DesignHampstead Garden Design
space for entertaining and also for their young family to play. We installed a soft white and purple planting scheme to complement the dining space and pergola. The pretty perennials provide interest throughout the year, whilst evergreen shrubs give all important permanent structure.
Backyard Landscaping Oasis in Menlo Park
Backyard Landscaping Oasis in Menlo Park
Patrick Lannan DesignsPatrick Lannan Designs
Waikanae Rural Garden
Waikanae Rural Garden
Earthwork Landscape ArchitectsEarthwork Landscape Architects
This country garden set on a lfestyle block in Waikanae makes the most of the local micro-climate - it is warm enough for a range of sub-tropical plants which are balanced with New Zealand native plants to retain the sense of place and ensure the garden sits easily in the relaxed rural setting. The pergola uses recycled telegraph poles and railway sleepers with copper detailing to create a dramatic, rustic entranceway to the garden from the guest parking and driveway. Trends Publishing, NZ
Deck and Turf
Deck and Turf
Thrive Landscape And DesignThrive Landscape And Design
We redesigned this client's existing back yard to iclude a composite deck, artificial turf, flagstone walk, bed swing, steel retainers, new plantings, jasmine trellises, and new plantings.
AFTER - Completed back yard overview looking East from the utility area
AFTER - Completed back yard overview looking East from the utility area
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Utility area in foreground with steps up to the sun deck. Main patio, dining area & pergola beyond
Backyard Brew Garden
Backyard Brew Garden
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
This gorgeous Chicago backyard was designed and developed in several stages. First Rooftopia removed a damaged concrete slab, installed a new porcelain paver patio and rebuilt a fresh and modern stairway to the backdoor. The next phase of the project involved building a large custom pergola to keep the space open while providing shade and allow for more accent lighting over the dining and lounge. The outdoor kitchen incorporates a grill with a smoker and a double tap kegerator to pour refreshing hoppy beverages for those much anticipated post Covid summer gatherings! The garden bed has a mix of perennial grasses and flowers that accentuate the lemon yellow dining chairs with pops of orange for an overall joyful summer vibe.
Saratoga Contemporary
Saratoga Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Belmont Garden Room
Belmont Garden Room
Mitchell Stout Dodd ArchitectsMitchell Stout Dodd Architects
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Meister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbHMeister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbH
Salt Spray Laguna Niguel
Salt Spray Laguna Niguel
Artisan OutdoorArtisan Outdoor
Side yard Dining Area under contemporary pergola, with Ipe Wood wall for BBQ parking spot.

Contemporary Pergola 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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