This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other.

Residential Turf Lawns

Turf Pro Synthetics, LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Tampa with gravel.

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. Seen here in spring, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.

Barnes House

David Joseph Consulting

Contemporary garden in London.

Modern Luxury

Arbogast Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Austin.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a wood fence.

upper terrace night lighting

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Path lighting using WAC balance, and accent up lights on Japanese Maple, Phormium and Cordyline Pot provide drama
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Water feature

Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

This besboke three spout water feature brings the gentle sound of water into the garden.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in London.

The front pathway at dusk.

Jay Sifford Garden Design

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Charlotte.

The Sango Kaku Garden

Simon Orchard Garden Design

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Surrey.

Chic Sustainable Entry Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Container garden as focal point. Photo by Ketti Kupper
Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden.

contemporary garden with child's play Radlett

FMN Gardens

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard garden in London with natural stone pavers.

Berkeley Urban Patio Front Yard

Ian Moore Design

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Francisco.

Family Home in North London

Clifton SMR

Graham Gaunt
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.

Pergola Roof

The Garden District

Pergola Roof with sun shade and cover for sun and rain protection underneath.
Photo of a small contemporary backyard formal garden in Miami with with privacy feature.

Contemporary Moorpark

Aurora Outdoors

Photo of a large contemporary front yard shaded formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Contemporary Garden Putney

Landscaping Solutions

Photograph taken by Landscaping Solutions This contemporary London garden scheme was designed by Simon Thomas and built by Landscaping Solutions. The design comprises horizontal timber batten screening mounted with up and down lights. There is a central fireplace which also has storage space to the rear. The paving and steps are sawn sandstone incorporating LED strip lights beneath the step treads. The raised planters are painted white and planted out with Box hedging. The rest of the planting comprises Irises, Stipa grasses and Fennel.

Proctor Terrace Backyard

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

College Crescent

John Davies Landscape

Photo of a contemporary garden in London.

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SoCal Concepts, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary front yard shaded garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Black 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.