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Keyes Road
Keyes Road
STUDIO TASHIMASTUDIO TASHIMA
The Lakeside View Garden in Lochwinnoch
The Lakeside View Garden in Lochwinnoch
North Hill GardensNorth Hill Gardens
This large garden sits on top of a hill with a spectacular view of a lake and mountains. The client requested we connect two distinct sitting areas with a decorative pathway, one at the house and one at the bottom of the garden. They also asked for a subtle planting scheme that complemented the garden without deterring from the views. Our team was successful in completing this project by: Adding a large dining patio made of slabs near the home. Integrating linear stepping stones into the patio leading towards the stairs. Creating sculptural stair structures of staggered blocks. Designing the stairs to become linear stepping stones at the bottom of the slope, leading to a secondary patio with a circular lounging set. Merging grasses and meadow perennials with the existing landscape.
Surrey - Rear Garden Project
Surrey - Rear Garden Project
Sustainable LandscapesSustainable Landscapes
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Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Beltran House, South Park, Parsons Green
Beltran House, South Park, Parsons Green
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
This project involved a complete back to brick refurbishment and 100 metre square enlargement of this Fulham terraced house. The property had not been modernised in 50 years and the practice managed the project from initial design, through planning, tender, construction and fit out. The kitchen was extended to the side and rear in order to create an enormous 45 square metre room where children could play, adults could cook and the whole family could be together. This allowed the formality of the front rooms to be preserved as ‘toy free’, with a grand entrance hall exemplified by the Georgian circular hall table, enclosed drawing room and limestone fireplaces to cater for the parents once little ones were asleep. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms were carved into the upstairs to include a decadent master bedroom with walk through wardrobes and master en-suite. Element 7 flooring, 18th century antiques and Colefax & Fowler furnishings are combined elegantly with collected art pieces and personal family mementos. Stats & Fittings: Triple Glazing, Full U/F Heating, Integrated Sonos, CAT 6 Cabling, LED Lighting, Farrow & Ball, Neptune, Element 7, Stone Age, Nina Burgess Carpets, Neptune Kitchen, Lefroy Brooks, Miele, Alternative Bathrooms, English Fireplaces of Distinction
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
The Hampton Garden
The Hampton Garden
Rob KyneRob Kyne
Gin Distillery, Whitechapel
Gin Distillery, Whitechapel
Kinder DesignKinder Design
Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave waterfall
Four Corners - Silver Gilt Medal Winner
Four Corners - Silver Gilt Medal Winner
Peter Reader LandscapesPeter Reader Landscapes
Carlton residence
Carlton residence
Gardens of the SunGardens of the Sun
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Easy Livin'
Easy Livin'
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Romantic suburban garden
Romantic suburban garden
Jane Harries Garden DesignsJane Harries Garden Designs
The new lawn makes the garden seem bigger and deeper. It's a shallow garden with a point to the left, now concealed by trees and the swing seat. New planting contrasts purples, greys and greens. Jane Harries
Shoreline Cottage Garden
Shoreline Cottage Garden
MJ McCabe-Garden DesignMJ McCabe-Garden Design
M J McCabe-Garden Design
Family garden in St Margarets
Family garden in St Margarets
Jane Ashley Garden DesignJane Ashley Garden Design
Yorkstone patio surrounded by colourful planting with stylish lounge seating and sunshade in garden with 2 patios, pretty shed, lawn and glorious borders
Fine Garden Design and Care
Fine Garden Design and Care
King Garden Designs, Inc.King Garden Designs, Inc.
King Garden Designs
Clamshell Alley
Clamshell Alley
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Floating Bench garden
Floating Bench garden
Living Colour GardensLiving Colour Gardens

Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed 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 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 front garden design.

How should I design my 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 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.
Del Sur Modern Elegance
Del Sur Modern Elegance
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Succulent Strip Garden
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