Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.

Ocean Front

TMS Architects

TMS Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

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Broadhurst + Associates

Inspiration for a beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

A garden that evokes harmony among the elements

Cambium Inc.

Beneath a tree canopy and within the shade garden this intimate fire pit offers both cozy conversation and a view.
Design ideas for a beach style garden in Seattle.

Hedgefield

Leandra Fremont-Smith Interiors

Beach style garden in Portland Maine.

Hidden Pearl

skaala architecture, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a container garden and concrete pavers.

North Fork Waterfront

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Private House Lucilla

Francesca Pagliai Studio Fotografico

Francesca Pagliai
This is an example of a large beach style side yard partial sun driveway in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Westport Cottage

Minglewood, LLC

Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Small beach style front yard full sun xeriscape in Providence with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Back garden planting with large boulder

Maximize Design

Lush back garden planting, with flowering perennials, grasses and evergreen ground covers. The tree is a mature Amelanchier (Serviceberry). A large boulder that was found on site sits in a bed of Irish Moss (Sagina) and Japanese Acorus Grass.

A summer place

Plan-it Earth Design

A backyard retreat on a hot summer afternoon. Stepable groundcovers underfoot encourage barefoot relaxation. Photo by Amy Whitworth Collaborative design by Lora Price and Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation

Villa Albisano

Meraner & Hauser - Photography Postproduktion CGI

This is an example of a beach style garden in Venice.

Clamshell Alley

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

Inspiration for a beach style garden in Portland Maine.

Eadie Mid Century Beach House

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Giovanni Lunardi
Photo of a mid-sized beach style front yard full sun garden for fall in Portland.

Beach House, Bainbridge Island

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a beach style front yard full sun garden in Seattle.

Dock & Landscaping

CMM Custom Homes

http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau
This is an example of a large beach style backyard full sun garden in New York.

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe-Garden Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style front yard formal garden in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The seating area is located near the sidewalk and the bocce ball court driveway for convenient socializing. The African Tulip Tree will eventually provide shade to the seating area.

Garden

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Beach Style Green Garden Design Ideas

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.