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Contemporary White Garden Ideas and Designs

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Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Barnes House
Barnes House
David Joseph ConsultingDavid Joseph Consulting
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
NOTO ArchitectsNOTO Architects
Del Sur "The Sentinels"
Del Sur "The Sentinels"
Belle Terre LandscapesBelle Terre Landscapes
Janet Pozzuoli-Vallin
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Here, ferns and geraniums spill over the granite plank paving.
Rain Garden - Rock-Lined Swales (Dry Creek Beds)
Rain Garden - Rock-Lined Swales (Dry Creek Beds)
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
A rain garden dry stream bed.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Ryan Garvin
Contemporary Courtyard
Contemporary Courtyard
Outerspace Creative LandscapingOuterspace Creative Landscaping
Contemporary Driveway
Contemporary Driveway
katie_shoemaker23katie_shoemaker23
Contemporary style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Mista Grande pavers.
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front Lawn Replaced, Novato, CA
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front Lawn Replaced, Novato, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
A new driveway design featuring large concrete slabs and small black pebbles set in a permeable resin in between. The front areas of this landscape in Bel Marin Keys, Novato, were transformed from a tired, water thirsty-lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. A variety of low-water plants for sun and part shade complete this project front yard transformation. Installed in February 2014. More plant updates early 2015. The back areas of this transformation is featured in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA
Window boxes and planters in the city
Window boxes and planters in the city
CameronCameron
Enhance the front of your home with fabulously planted window boxes or planters. From imaginative and eye-catching to subtle or more formal the great news is that the planting and therefore your vista can be changed to suit both the season and the atmosphere you want to create.
Lichtobjekte
Lichtobjekte
Ludwig draußen & drinnen wohnenLudwig draußen & drinnen wohnen
Modern Eichler
Modern Eichler
Bonnie Brock Landscape DesignBonnie Brock Landscape Design
Somis Residence
Somis Residence
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago WorkshopCJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop
Detail of cast-in-place, board formed retaining wall behind concrete mounted LED landscape light fixture, all flanked by agave blue glow | Kurt Jordan Photography
Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden
Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco
MESH dbsMESH dbs
Newton, MA front yard renovation
Newton, MA front yard renovation
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Newton, MA front yard renovation. - Redesigned, and replanted, steep hillside with plantings and grasses that tolerate shade and partial sun. Added repurposed, reclaimed granite steps for access to lower lawn. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2013 Brian Hill
Oakdell Residence
Oakdell Residence
AssembledgeAssembledge
Hitchin Barn Garden
Hitchin Barn Garden
Amanda Broughton Garden DesignAmanda Broughton Garden Design

Contemporary White 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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