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Luxury Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Duxford Barn Garden
Duxford Barn Garden
Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden DesignMelanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design
Re-sited entrance with large format paving slabs curving towards the house and two tone granite terrace. The Lavender Munstead hedge will provide structure and scent, lit with spread-lights to cast pools of light and shadows on the path. The Rose Entrance arch has a Sho sugi ban treatment to blend it with the black timber of the Barn, its framed with Yew hedging and will be covered in Rosa Warm Welcome. The terracotta pots are ready to be planted with spring bulbs but are also interesting empty vessels. Melanie Driver
Limestone Built-In Benches and Fire Pit
Limestone Built-In Benches and Fire Pit
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Steel Retaining Wall
Steel Retaining Wall
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
the howard garden
the howard garden
Landscape Design by James Brunton-Smith LimitedLandscape Design by James Brunton-Smith Limited
James Brunton-Smith
REFORMA Y AMPLIACIÓN DE UNA VIVIENDA EN CABRERA DE MAR | MARESME | BARCELONA
REFORMA Y AMPLIACIÓN DE UNA VIVIENDA EN CABRERA DE MAR | MARESME | BARCELONA
RARDO - ArchitectsRARDO - Architects
Knockdown Rebuild - GLEN WAVERLEY
Knockdown Rebuild - GLEN WAVERLEY
Gary Winter Landscape DesignGary Winter Landscape Design
Emilly Bartlett Photography
Alma Thomas on the Bank
Alma Thomas on the Bank
SG DesignSG Design
Tammyanne Matthew
City Roof Deck
City Roof Deck
A Small Green SpaceA Small Green Space
Landscape
Landscape
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Contemporary/ Asian inspired Landscape
Contemporary Craftsman Front Walk - Brookfield
Contemporary Craftsman Front Walk - Brookfield
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
View of Betula nigra grove separating wedge-shaped front walk from driveway. Molinia arundinacea ‘Skyracer’ and Vinca minor ‘Bowles Variety’ fill the angled bed behind the garden walls. Westhauser Photography
Topanga Canyon Hideaway
Topanga Canyon Hideaway
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The custom concrete bench was designed to nestle into the hillside. Sitting in the dappled shades of the majestic Liquidambar is a lesson in tranquility.
Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living
Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.
Conservatory & Kitchen Extensions
Conservatory & Kitchen Extensions
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
The view from the garden of the finished kitchen extension in Maida Vale, London. The open plan kitchen and dining area looks our onto the patio. Light floods in through the skylight and sliding glass doors by @maxlightltd . In the reflection of the glass you can see the garden room.
Escaliers de jardin avec bassin d'agrément
Escaliers de jardin avec bassin d'agrément
Chatelain PaysagesChatelain Paysages
Escaliers en pierre naturelle. Terrasse en bois Bassin d'agrément Plantation
CathyH
CathyH
FALLING WATER DESIGNSFALLING WATER DESIGNS
Hunters Hill
Hunters Hill
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
Modern Australia
Modern Australia
Formation Landscapes Pty LtdFormation Landscapes Pty Ltd
Ransome Avenue, Oakland CA
Ransome Avenue, Oakland CA
STUDIO NABENA + PARTNERSSTUDIO NABENA + PARTNERS
Formal Gardens - Fall in North Border
Formal Gardens - Fall in North Border
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Formal sunken garden with four-season interest. Caryopteris, Cleome, Dahlia, Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Boxwood, Eupatoria, Salvia, Clematis, etc. Design, installation, photo - Susan Irving
Modern Outdoor Kitchen BBQ Grill
Modern Outdoor Kitchen BBQ Grill
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.

Luxury 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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