A naturally beautiful view down the garden in the evening.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Denver with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

High Mountain Residence Lot #7

G Brown Design

Photo of a large modern backyard xeriscape in Salt Lake City with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Luxurious Oasis

Prime Realty

Large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with fireplace for summer.

Mediterranean Al Fresco Dining in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Outdoor Living

CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING

Small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Las Vegas with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Rock Meadows Backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

While it can be difficult to create separate outdoor spaces while still maintaining cohesiveness, we were able to accomplish just that for this client. Using boulders and low-growing shrubs and perennials, the fireplace feels private yet is still a perfect place to take in the surrounding beauty.

Mountain View Square

kds design group

Exterior addition to rear elevation to an existing ranch style home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with with fireplace, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

White Brick Fireplace, Paver Patio & Composite Deck Update Shingle Style Home

Nature's Perspective Landscaping

A custom white brick fireplace with hearth and seat walls, a paver patio, and a composite deck combine to create the perfect outdoor setting in this classic 1920 Shingle Style home.

Dana Point Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary garden in Orange County with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Cooking in the Garden

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Like many homes, the interior kitchen area is set towards the back of the house, and has easy access to the yard. While this might be convenient for getting to the grill, it does not necessary make it an outdoor 'destination place'. Ecoscape's designer re-imagined the space so that a new outdoor kitchen has room for meal preparation and places to sit. Colorful plantings replaced the tired old turf, with a Bloodgood Japanese maple as focal point in the sea of 'golden moneywort'. (The tree is young yet, but sports burgundy red leaves that will turn brilliant scarlet in fall. This maple is the perfect size for this application and will mature to 15-20 feet.)

Thatcher Ct. Project

Zaremba & Company

The structure provides a sense of defined space without restricting views of the natural beauty of the surrounding woods.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard garden in Detroit with with fireplace and brick pavers.

Courtyard

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Courtyard of home with cascading water feature. Landscaping and hardscaping by Linton's Enchanted Gardens.
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts courtyard full sun formal garden in Other with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Pool and Fireplace - Totowa, NJ

CLC Landscape Design

Mid-sized traditional backyard garden in New York with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Garden in the desert

GO Designs Inc.

Designed for good energy... Our client was looking to create a space for retreat, tranquility, serenity. The existing space was somewhat funky without balance and made it difficult to feel good. Working within an existing courtyard space, we were limited. No matter, our goal was to remedy this outdoor courtyard/sunset balcony space. Our idea was to keep the space cozy but create destination spaces where you can lay down in the grass and look up at the stars. Walk bare foot atop the different hardscape surfaces, reclaimed brick patio & walkway, Silvermist flagstone, terra cotta tiles & tiffway bermuda. The idea of sitting in front of a magical rock island stone fireplace reading a book, sharing conversation with family & friends gives us warm feelings. Bubbling water features dance through out this space creating sounds of trickling brooks you could only hear if you were in a far far away place. The courtyard walls disappear, with plants and trees wrapping there arms around our client while relaxing under a 45 year old ascalone olive tree. A healing garden was the finished product, so much, its a space that you don't ever want to leave....

Floreat Garden

Naturesque

Mid-sized modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in Perth with with fireplace and natural stone pavers for fall.

Fieldstone Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has field stone retaining walls, stone stairs, beautiful plantings, night lighting, a hot tub and so much more!
Photo of a large eclectic sloped full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Outdoor Fireplace

Ecoworkz Inc.

Photo of a country backyard garden in Orange County with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Thatcher Ct. Project

Zaremba & Company

Plantings, walkways, and low walls work together to enhance the sense of privacy in this intimate gathering space..
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard garden in Detroit with with fireplace and brick pavers.

Stone veneer

Daco Stone

Daco Stone
Mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden in Atlanta with with fireplace and natural stone pavers for summer.

Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces

Accent Landscapes

A custom fire pit can be built in just about any shape, size, and finish. Photo by Roger Haywood
This is an example of an expansive eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Blue Garden Design Ideas with with Fireplace

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.