Fire pit with Oolite stone. Boulders for seating were pulled from the nearby environment. Firepit overlooks the beach and provides sweeping views of the nearby.

Outdoor Spaces

Designs by Marshall, LLC.

Steven Marshall
Photo of a small beach style backyard garden in Boston with a fire feature.

Cogdill Residence

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

A sun bleached bench and chairs sit atop a circular concrete paver patio that ring a sunken fire pit lined with granite boulders. On the waterfront of Puget Sound in Washington State. The miscanthus the tall ornamental grass at the right of the photo is a great example of a sun loving salt spray tolerant plant. Great for waterfront plantings.

Hill Residence

SP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape Design

Coastal Modern landscape design for a new home community in Carlsbad
Photo of a small beach style backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Anderson

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Boulders, custom fire pit boulder, outdoor seating, oyster shells from the farm, San Juan Island fire pit patio, Napa Valley Olive tree, vines, entertaining, hang out patio

the beach house fire pit

susan cox interiors inc.

susan cox interiors inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front yard full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Beachside Garden & Firepit

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

A relaxing garden room with views of Long Island Sound, a quartzite gas fire pit with sandstone patio are set amongst drifts of panicum grass, beach roses and flowering alliums. Stepping stones connect the space to the house, and a set of cantilevered concrete steps leads to a private beach.

Ranch Redux

Uccello Development, LLC

The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.

Yarrow Point Lakefront Terrace

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

On Lake Washington, an existing pool terrace was disconnected from the rest of the yard and and waterfront. The site had a challenging slope, but it was no match for a thoughtful design and some earth moving equipment! A retaining wall at the edge of the existing pool was replaced with a wide, generous stair welcoming guests to a new, bocce-style terrace below complete with gas fire pit and stunning views. A gentle, winding path leads down to a waters-edge patio with intersecting stone and concrete patterns creating a visually dynamic experience. A small sandy beach and generous lawn complete the experience. A California style planting palette with beach groundcover, perennials and elegant, flowing grasses highlighted with LED low-voltage outdoor lighting complete the vacation-home-in-the-city feel. Photography by: Miranda Estes

Sand pit with pandanus tree feature

Instyle Habitats

An established Pandanus tree was planted as a feature tree and a shade solution for the Noosa style sand pit play area
Design ideas for a beach style backyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Sunshine Coast with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Coolum Beach, QLD

Fluid Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Sea Drift Garden, Stinson Beach

User

A relaxed fire pit and raised planting area provide a quiet moment in this Sea Drift garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

Contemporary California Surf Shack | Santa Barbara CA

CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop

A second view of the fire pit beside the Pacific-ocean-bound creek that flanks the property. Images | Kurt Jordan Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun garden for summer in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature.

Coastal Contemporary

Carolina Landscape, Inc.

Looking towards the sunset past the sunroom and beautiful stone fireplace.
Photo of a large beach style backyard full sun garden in Charleston with a fire feature.

Padaro Lane

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

This is an example of a small beach style backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with concrete pavers and a fire feature.

Second Row Beach Bungalow - Farmer/Neal Residence

Paragon Custom Construction, LLC

Exposures, Inc.
Design ideas for a large beach style front yard full sun garden for summer in Charleston with a fire feature and gravel.

Seaside

a Blade of Grass

Fire pit Photo by Pete Cadieux
Design ideas for a large beach style backyard full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Spaces

Designs by Marshall, LLC.

Steven Marshall
Inspiration for a small beach style backyard garden in Boston with a fire feature.

Del Mar Escape

Cross Construction Inc.

TThis Del Mar outdoor oasis was designed by SJS Studios Inc. and built by Cross Construction. It showcases a custom built-in teak bench that surrounds a custom concrete / teak table that can transform into a firepit at night. The built-in grill integrates teak with terrazzo countertops that have a waterfall edge and beautiful custom tiles that give the space a unique and coastal vibe. The Annsacks tile is installed in the custom bench pulling the whole space seamlessly together. The trash enclosure features custom teak work with a copper lid and hardware that will patina over time. This amazing outdoor space, features quality craftsmanship and maximizes every corner to provide the homeowners with not only an outdoor coastal oasis but a functioning outdoor area to lounge and host gatherings both throughout the day and night.

Bayside Bocce

Derviss Design

Views towards the bay across the bocce ball court , lawn and sitting area.
Beach style backyard garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

Get Inspired by Beach Style 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 beach style 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 a Beach Style Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a beach style 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 a beach style 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 beach style 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.