Renovation and Rear Extension Transforms Victorian Terrace

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Hampshire.

This was a brand new contemporary building on a grand street of houses requiring a garden that would complement the modern design but also meet the clients brief for a low maintenance garden. Brief – The garden needed to look stunning all year round as all main living rooms overlooked the space. The client required a large area for entertaining family and friends, with a large lawn to give space for a marquee for special occasions. Design – Due to the sloping site, this Formal garden was designed with several different levels to create various rooms for entertaining and relaxing. The design consists of three lawns and stunning porcelain paving and steps down to the house. Pleached trees line the large lawn area whilst stepped hedging frame the garden with a variety of hedge to give different shades of green in the summer. Hornbeam hedging was used to create contrast in the winter months with its golden leaves. A sunken area housing an outdoor kitchen and dining area, to include a tandoor oven, bbq, pizza oven and washing facilities will ultimately be covered with a green roof. A bespoke water feature cascading down one side of the garden. Rendered white washed walls tie in with the finish of the house and create drama. The focal point of the garden will ultimately be a large spherical sculpture with a rendered wall as the back drop.

Desert Highlands, Scottsdale, Arizona

DUO DESIGN GROUP

Fun home for some native cactus! Tracey Adams
Inspiration for a large contemporary garden in Phoenix.

Flower Borders, Southampton, NY

Hotbotany

Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in New York for summer.

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Hitchin Barn Garden

Amanda Broughton Garden Design

Contemporary backyard full sun garden in London with gravel for spring.

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

Hausgarten Weimar II

Planungsbüro Rau - Landschaftsarchitektur

Contemporary garden in Other.

Water Rill Garden, East Riding

Lizzie Tulip Garden Design

A contemporary water rill garden, calm, peaceful and light, with crisp diamond cut sandstone paving, rendered planters, contrasting gravel which glitters in the sun, flanked by Beech and Hornbeam hedging. The gardens surround an 18th Century farmhouse, open to the public between April and September each year. For more information please visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

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.

Jardin parenthèse

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

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

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

Contemporary Cottage garden.

Yorkshire Gardens

Nestled within the Pennines, it’s hard to believe this idyllic country garden was once a public toilet. Demolished a few years ago, the land had been left neglected and was in serious need of refurbishment. We were asked to create a contemporary cottage garden, which was still in keeping with the rustic, rural architecture surrounding. We achieved this by adopting a heritage colour scheme. Foxgloves, allium and delphinium add subtle splashes of purple to the luscious flower borders. The stone patio and paths compliment the traditional oak decking and raised vegetables beds, while also adding texture. The addition of bright pots and painted lattice fence enhance this vibrant space as well as making interesting features. This once disused plot has now been transformed into a tranquil garden, which is modern yet perfectly harmonising with the surrounding cottages.

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

BGH RESIDENCE

Tate Studio Architects

Entry feature creates a dramatic welcome. Architect – Tate Studio Architects; Interiors – Sue White Design; Builder – Full Circle Custom Homes; Photographer – CJ Gershon Photography; Landscape - Desert Foothills Landscape.

Бассейн.Территория.Частный дом.

Шмуль Алексей

Contemporary backyard garden in Other with decking and with path.

The Entertaining Terrace

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Contemporary garden in Hampshire.

Modern Desert Landscape

MAC LANDSCAPING INC

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

Casa RO

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

Design ideas for a contemporary full sun driveway with concrete pavers.

Berkeley Home

Charles Debbas Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard shaded garden in San Francisco.

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.