Grand Rapids, Michigan In collaboration with Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects and Leslie Jones & Associates. Photos by Scott Shigley.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Grand Rapids.

Montcalm Street

Rossington Architecture

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

Беседка для Татьяны Лютаевой и Агнии Дисковските

Анастасия Яковлева

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Moscow.

Earls Court Oasis

Harry Holding Studio

An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Sensations of mystery inspire a reason to journey through the space to a raised deck where the family can enjoy the last of the evening sun.

Modern Desert Landscape

MAC LANDSCAPING INC

Photo of a contemporary full sun garden in Las Vegas with gravel and a stone fence.

What Remains to Be Seen

Fox Whyte Landscape Architecture & Design Inc.

Limestone steps and terraces float through the gardens drawing the visitor into the landscape. A gradual approach to the house softens the steep site and strengthens the connection of the house to the street and neighbourhood. The planting, composed of a colour palette of pale blues and silvers, displays varying textures of grasses, bold architectural perennials, and the soft silvery mounds of the Lamb’s Ear that contrast beautifully against the clean lines of the steps and terraces. The back garden showcases a generous limestone terrace that blurs the lines between house and garden and an intimate dining area settled into the Oak trees. Viewed from many vantage points throughout the house, a grove of serviceberries at the back of the garden, nestled in a matrix planting of ferns and native groundcovers, provides a contemporary nod to the ravine setting and a dynamic seasonal backdrop.

Бассейн.Территория.Частный дом.

Шмуль Алексей

Contemporary backyard garden in Other with decking and with path.

Exterior Remodeling

Green California Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Francisco.

Permeable Driveway in Los Angeles - View 7

Go Pavers

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Side gate complete

Westwood Heritage

3ft wide by 4ft tall
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in Vancouver with concrete pavers.

Mooloolaba Canal

Living Style Landscapes

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Sunshine Coast with a vertical garden.

Rio Gold Crazy Paving - Officer

Ferguson Landscape & Design

Working our way through the pavers to lay.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Melbourne with with path and natural stone pavers.

Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Small West London Courtyard

Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

This garden was built to create a light space for outdoor entertaining. We used high trellis and high trees to disguise the high wall at the back of the property. Due to the lack f space we cleverly built bespoke benches into the raised beds. Caroline Mardon

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. A curved wooden bench allows the visitor to sit and be immersed in the lush green planting.

Pa Bluestone, Exposed Aggregate walks, Stone walls

Metric Concrete Construction & Design Inc.

Amazing exposed aggregate (3/8" riverstone) Giant paver installation using 24"x60"x2" thick PA Bluestone (we custom quarried the material) Decorative stone wall. Amazing Project.

Jardin parenthèse

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Gabrielle VOINOT
Contemporary backyard formal garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Water Features

Aria Alfresco

This front yard patio is surrounded by stripstone walls and planter boxes, with a stripstone water wall as the centerpiece of the area. Calming water sounds and the beauty of natural stone create a unique outdoor living experience.

Zen, koi, floating steps, beach plantings, bungalow

The Design Build Company

Brian Sipe architectural design and Rob Hill - Hill's landscapes and Don edge general contractor. koi pond in front yard with floating steppers, bluestone and beach plantings

Garden Dublin 4

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Gold Granite Patio Boxwood Lollipop planting in urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 AmazonLandscaping.ie
Small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Contemporary Beige Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 Contemporary Garden for Your Home

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