The idea behind this home was to create a true to style british west indies home with a clean contemporary feel on the interior. We worked closely with Cliff Scholz on the design of the home and incorporated details we saw in traditional examples of this architecture. All soffits around the home are western red cedar with western red cedar rafter tails. The floor is walnut. All outlets are placed in baseboards. The Marvin windows and doors have transoms above. The living room features a toungu and groove wood cieling. There is an outdoor living room complete with fireplace and TV. There is a suite that is seperated from the main house by the outdoor living room for guest privacy, or , if used as an office a place to get away from things happening in the main house.

County Farmhouse

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

A natural stream meanders through the lawn and trees and under the bridge on the driveway. There are fabulous distant views of the countryside that included in our design by framing this view with the trees and position of the stream.

Koi Ponds

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

This is an example of a traditional garden in Dallas.

Front Yard Landscaping Make Over 1

Fabulous Flower Beds

Front Yard Landscaping Make Over
This is an example of a traditional garden in Vancouver.

Sinbad Creek Residence

Swatt | Miers Architects

Russell Abraham
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Northern Arlington Residence

Scott Brinitzer Design Associates

The design that we developed unified the house with the greater landscape by bringing the curved lines of the corner lot (the street curved around the property) to the design of the drive, the front entry walk and the bedlines, while repeating and extending the linearity of the house in the side terrace garden. The terrace paving pattern also linked house and garden as we continued the same paving pattern found in the center hallway in the flagstone and granite terrace. Photos taken by Roger Foley

Shoji-Inspired Redwood Gate

360 Yardware

Gate designed and crafted by woodworker Tad Davies in the Santa Cruz, CA, area. Tad can be reached via phone or email (831.359.1877 and tad@tomcatdesigns.com). An interview about this project is available at 360 Yardware's blog: http://www.360yardware.com/?p=1734.

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D-CRAIN Design and Construction

Photo of a modern garden in Austin.

Waterfall Fish Pond, Aquascape Ecosystem Water Garden by Acorn of Rochester, NY

Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls

Garden Ponds, Fish Ponds, Koi Ponds, Monroe County, Rochester NY. Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls, we install ponds, water features and low maintenance water gardens. Renovation, Repair and maintenance are our specialties. Check out our website http://www.acornponds.com and give us a call 585.442.6373. To see more Ecosystem Waterfall Fish Ponds and learn more about Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Please click here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.464911070212687.94604.103109283059536&t Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls, Certified Aquascape Contractor, Designs Backyard Garden Rooms to include Waterfall Fish ponds, Patios, LED landscape Lighting and more. Contact us now 585-442-63373 or click here: http://www.acornponds.com/contact-us.html Pond Services: Pond Maintenance, Pond Repair, Pond Cleaning, Water Garden Maintenance, Koi Pond Maintenance, Fish Pond Maintenance, Water Feature Maintenance, Fountain Repair, Spring Startups, Fall Closings, Pond Design. Liner Repair, Rock Repair, Pond Replace, Pond Renovations, Pond Installations, Water Feature Designs, Water Feature Cleaning, Koi Pond Design, Pond Service, Swimming Ponds, Swim Pond Design, Swimming Pond Installations

East Village Roof Garden

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Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Inspiration for a large modern rooftop full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.

Haute Hacienda

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Hamilton-Gray Design, San Diego, CA Haute hacienda backyard retreat features an organic shaped pool with custom chaise lounges, a natural stone paver pathway, and natural succulents.

Modern Landscape

Design ideas for a modern full sun driveway in San Francisco.

Pool and spa

Elliott Brundage Landscape Architecture

Photo of a traditional backyard full sun garden in Boston.

Fire Pit

Rick O'Donnell Architect, LLC

Fire Pit Mark McKnight Photography
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Austin with a fire feature.

Contemporary Craftsman Landscape Lighting - Brookfield

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Uplighting of birches with low voltage path and wall lighting. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front yard garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Creative Outdoor Solutions

C.O.S Design

Landscape Design: COS Design. Home Design/Construct DDB Design. Photos: Tim Turner Photography. Copyright COS Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard driveway in Melbourne.

Feature Wall

Exteriors By Chad Robert

Barbeque terrace screened by water feature and fire bowls.
Garden in Phoenix with a retaining wall.

Outdoor Living with Water Gardens

Aquascape

This is an example of a traditional garden in Chicago.

Montcalm Street

Rossington Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary garden in San Francisco.

Desert Rooftop Garden With a View

Landscape Design West, LLC

Garden in Phoenix.

Blue Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

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