Design ideas for a small beach style courtyard full sun garden with with raised garden bed.

Steel water bowl from The Pot Company
Inspiration for a small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Dorset with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Seaside patio garden

Anita Sullivan Gardens

Planter and seat design for small wedge-shaped patio.
Design ideas for a small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Sussex with with raised garden bed and decking.

Garden & Shed

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

This is an example of a beach style full sun garden in Portland Maine with with raised garden bed, gravel and a wood fence.

Gardeners' Passions - Kitchen Garden With A View

Sophia's Gardens

This beautiful his & hers, curvaceous vs geometric garden was designed to unify very different family requirements! The curvaceous wildlife-focussed side design is based around the shapes of the sea, where the family love to surf; the geometric kitchen garden design is based on the maths of symmetry which underpins all the sciences. As with all of our designs we work closely with each client to pin down exactly what they want to achieve. I was actually the third designer commissioned to draw up a plan, and the one whose design they fell in love with; commissioned the build, and love even more now as the garden develops. It was so enjoyable working on the unusual geometric productive area design; creating a practical yet beautiful and certainly most personal garden.'

Coastal garden design Dover Heights NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

created this outdoor deck and garden bed design for our client in Dover Heights Sydney. They live right on the cliffs in the Eastern Suburbs, with high exposure to wind and salt. This combined with a new Modwood outdoor deck has given them a low maintenance new addition to their outdoor living space.

Santa Monica Garden House

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This couple is comprised of a famous vegan chef and a leader in the Plant based community. Part of the joy of the spacious yard, was to plant an Entirely edible landscape. This glorious garden is a space where the couple also Entertains and relaxes.

Perennial Gardens & Flower Gardens Hamptons, NY

Creative Design Landscaping

Photo of a beach style backyard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in New York with with raised garden bed and brick pavers.

DESIGN SHOWCASE

O'hana Art Environments

Photo of a mid-sized beach style front yard garden in Orange County with with raised garden bed.

Hyères - vue panoramique sur la mer

Sigmap-Jardin

Inspiration for a beach style full sun garden in Marseille with with raised garden bed and gravel.

West Van with a View

Troico

Inspiration for a beach style side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Gardeners' Passions - Wildlife & Relaxation

Sophia's Gardens

Coastal courtyard garden

jarmanmurphy

Inspiration for a small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Dorset with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Cooking Oasis

Arcadian Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with with raised garden bed.

Jardin Exotique - Le jardin sur les Dune à l’île d’Oléron

simonson landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Paris with with raised garden bed, decking and a wood fence.

Garden

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This couple is compromised of a famous vegan chef and a leader in the Plant based community. Part of the joy of the spacious yard, was to plant an Entirely edible landscape. This glorious garden is a space where the couple also Entertains and relaxes.

Jardin suspendu

Sigmap-Jardin

Beach style full sun garden in Marseille with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Living With Trees

Uncommon Ground Landscape Design

A view from the study to the back yard.
Large beach style backyard partial sun outdoor sport court in Toronto with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers for summer.

Oceanfront Estate

Thomas Lynch Design, Inc.

Photo of a beach style garden in Portland Maine with with raised garden bed.

Garden

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Beach Style Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.