This project was an exploration in taking and urban corner lot and transforming it into and urban farm of sorts. The project incorporated rainwater tanks, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, chicken coop, prefab studio, composite deck, poured in place concrete, pre-cast concrete, custom wood features, a green wall, custom bench/fountain, lighting, swimming pool with solar hot water heating, an outdoor kitchen, drip irrigation which is controlled by smart phone, landscape lighting which can be controlled by smart phone. A fun project where we melded contemporary elements with sustainable/ self sufficient principles.

Tigertail Road, Brentwood, California

katie moss landscape design

Contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with gravel.

Large Deck, Wood Railing, Railroad Tie Retaining Walls

Flores Artscape

A large with decomposed granite and outdoor carpet. Bordered by railroad tie retaining walls and a wood railing with steel cables. There's a railroad tie and decomposed granite stairway.

Garden Dublin 4

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

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

Modern Backyard in Greensboro, North Carolina

Techo-Bloc

Techo-Bloc has redefined landscape products once again with this eye-catching ultra-modern double-sided retaining wall. The Graphix wall’s varying depths and unique but simple installation process creates a 3 dimensional visual effect. The mix of smooth and chiseled textures add another factor of visual interest to this wall, making it perfect for design lovers and those seeking something sleek and out of the box. Great for retaining soil, building planters, blade walls or vertical elements such as fire, water or outdoor kitchen features. Graphix is part of the dry cast collection. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/graphix-wall/

Point Grey Residence

Fossil Project Services

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Vancouver.

Thornbury Project

Green Exteriors

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Melbourne with concrete pavers.

Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 2

Kate Eyre Garden Design

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard garden in London with natural stone pavers.

Sea Cliff

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

A Pebble Mosaic Walkway mixed with Sydney Peak Flagstone and a Step Stone paver Driveway
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Santa Barbara.

Fallen Leaves

Arbordale Landscaping

Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

Flagstone Pathway and Dry Stream Bed in Carmel Valley

Landscape Logic

In Carmel Valley, we are wrapping up a fun project that uses natural stones as accents and walking surfaces. The boulders are called Gold Onyx and the flagstone is called Sunset Blonde. Later the succulents will grow and soften the hard edges of the stone. Photos of the finished yard will follow.

Omiwole Residence

OGS Landscape

This is an example of a large contemporary front yard driveway in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

C+R

AM Landscape Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and concrete pavers.

An Intimate Garden

Environmental Designs, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary garden in Denver.

Contemporary Oceanscape

Nicholson Companies

This warm contemporary residence embodies the comfort and allure of the coastal lifestyle.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Orange County.

Noe Mid-Century Modern

Seed Studio Landscape Design

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The front 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. Seen here in the height of spring, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.

Townhouse Transformation

Ivy & Bloom

The owners of this property were completing a full renovation of the house to provide a home for their young family for the next few years. Removing the overgrown existing garden completely, we started with a blank canvas approach to complete a fresh functional outdoor area that maximises every inch of space and provides an attractive setting for the home. Built in bench seating provides the perfect area to sit and watch the children and artificial turf ensures the children can get outside to play all year around. New gates at the entrance provide a secure and attractive entry to the property and ensures the long driveway can be used for toddler's bikes and ride on toys safely. A new storage shed is incorporated on the driveway. Paving down the side of the house provides an attractive outlook from the kitchen, additional storage and easy access to utilities. Planting was kept minimal but with a focus on subtropical plants that will provide interest through colour and foliage texture all year round.

Eddington Avenue CB3

Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design

Large Polystone Planter with Acer Jordan and Heuchera Shanghai for zingy colour
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Cambridgeshire with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Vorgärten "EINGERAHMT"

Blum & Scherer Gartendesign und Freiraumplanung

Vorgarten "EINGERAHMT" Die besondere Wirkung des in Weiß gehaltenen, modernen Vorgartens, in Zusammenspiel mit der Architektur des Neubaus, ergibt eine gelungene Symbiose. Die Planung der Bepflanzung ist der Geradlinigkeit angepasst, gibt Akzente und nutzt die Gegebenheiten des sonnigen Vorgartens Friedberg, Wetteraukreis Projektjahr: 2014

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.