Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with with path and natural stone pavers.

Walk out and up

Perspective Landscaping

Patio
Mid-sized arts and crafts side yard garden in Toronto with with path and concrete pavers.

Hardscape design

Epoch Construction LLC

Retaining wall
Design ideas for an arts and crafts formal garden in Nashville with with path and natural stone pavers.

Marymoor Park Residence

Northwest Outdoor Lighting

This immersive water feature experience is like nothing we’ve ever seen or lit before! This large water feature circumstance is at least 40 feet wide with multiple waterfalls and viewing vignettes. Each sitting area provides a different experience. Some areas are purposefully darker and more intimate than others. You can walk from the patio area to the firepit, situated in the back corner. Then from the sitting area and back to the patio all while enjoying this beautiful experience. Never fearing that you'll fall in! During their evening consultation, the homeowners were greatly involved. They even chose specific fixtures. With our design guidance, we included various color tones for high impact and minimal light glare. We used multiple uplights, path lights and submersible lights in a mixture of 2700 K (Kelvin). We also used the Sunset tone in the water feature to create a waterscape that was relaxing. That's the beauty of hiring Northwest Outdoor Lighting. You can choose how involved you want to be. Our designers are flexible! We know we'll select the best products based on function and aesthetics. But having homeowners get involved in the design process means you'll love it that much more! The extensive backyard lawn and trees were also lit with flush in-grade well lights. This makes mowing and lawn care so much easier. Highlighting the tall evergreens creates a safe environment for when the puppies need to go out at night. No scary animals are lurking in dark corners now. Path lights have been added to all the walkways. After having the water feature unlit for years, the water feature has now become the homeowner’s pride and joy!

Raised stone terrace paved with Idaho Gold flagstone

Van Zelst Inc

A raised stone terrace with stone steps is paved in Idaho Gold flagstone. The upper terrace is topped with a white pergola.
Large arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with with path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Northwest Style Garden

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with with path and natural stone pavers.

Curb Appeal in Glen Ellyn

Bruss Landscaping, Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts front yard partial sun garden in Chicago with with path and concrete pavers.

Nashville Paint and Finish

East Nashville Tiny Home
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Nashville with with path and natural stone pavers.

Idaho gold flagstone terrace with stone steps

Van Zelst Inc

Flagstone terrace paved with Idaho Gold flagstone. Walls are Oakfield stone thin veneer with Idaho Gold flagstone coping .
Large arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with with path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Leal residence

Jason McClure Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun driveway for summer in San Francisco with with path and mulch.

Craftsman Style Home On a Country Lane

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

The front entry was designed to take advantage of the front elevations of the house. A meandering Colorado flagstone walk with a circle drive and colorful annual beds greet guests as they arrive.

New Home Owner

Outerior Design

This 1st time home buyer needed a Simple Design Plan to improve the curb appeal for her new home. She wanted to do the work herself, but was unsure of plant selection and layout. With this Virtual Plan she could now see the end result. Seeing the possibilities, she can now start her project with full confidence. GROW ON!

Los Altos Craftsman Style Garden

Confidence Landscaping, Inc.

Arts and crafts front yard shaded xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and natural stone pavers.

West Asheville Green Built Home

Sundog Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape in Other with with path and natural stone pavers.

Field Layout of Perennial Garden

Athyrium Design

A native perennial border softens the edges of an irregular flagstone walkway.
Arts and crafts front yard garden with with path.

Walk out and up

Perspective Landscaping

New staircase for the tenant
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts side yard garden in Toronto with with path and concrete pavers.

Elizabeths concrete stamp and steps to axess the river

AGYC CONSTRUCTION LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in Richmond with with path, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Cottage in Nofei Aviv on HaHavatzelet Street

Josh Epstein Realty

Design ideas for an arts and crafts side yard garden in Other with with path.

Lowen Residence

Knotty By Nature Landscapes

Photo of a large arts and crafts front yard garden in Denver with with path and natural stone pavers.

Landscape

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Sacramento with with path and natural stone pavers.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas with with Path

Get Inspired by Arts and Crafts Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own arts and crafts garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create an Arts and Crafts Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes an arts and crafts garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for an arts and crafts garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your arts and crafts garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.