Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for winter in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.

Stylish Front Garden

Christine Wilkie Garden Design

The front garden of this period Edwardian property in Acton, west London, was a large expanse of concrete hard standing, and overgrown planting. The aim of the garden design was to create a garden that combined space for off-street parking for one car, architectural soft landscaping as well as a spot in which to sit and enjoy the garden. The style of the new garden had to be sympathetic to the house and it was important that the end result was more contemporary front garden than everyday driveway. Additional screening to the neigbouring boundary wall was a key requirement, as was the need to keep an existing cherry tree.

Fulham townhouse

Juliette Byrne

This is an example of a contemporary garden in London.

Alamo Residence

Stepstone, Inc.

Beautiful backyard residence in the East Bay Area. Used Almond color Stepstone Large Scale Narrow Modular Pavers as Garden steps and patio area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

North Seattle Estate

Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLC

Photo of a contemporary garden in Seattle.

lkpt residence

Studio EMG

The LKPT residence, designed by Eric Green, is an outdoor gathering space defined by its sculpted objects and sustainable plantings. The central feature of the space is a 40" hand polished concrete wall. The wall is joined by a custom concrete firepit, pergola, and fountain. Green incorporated the classic lounge bench and chairs for seating, specified from the artists product line.

Rio Gold Crazy Paving - Officer

Ferguson Landscape & Design

A final shot of the Rio gold crazy pavers laid in this Officer backyard.
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Melbourne with with path and natural stone pavers.

Willow Houses back yard

User

Photo of a contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco.

Edgewater Front and Back Gardens

Shaw Landscape Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape in Wollongong with a retaining wall and mulch.

Beautiful Backyards

Flores Artscape

Part of a backyard landscape design that includes a flagstone patio, redwood pergola, steps, railing, planter boxes and gate. There's also a decomposed granite walkway, mulch and drought-tolerant plants.

Coromandel Valley

Mr B's Landscaping and Garden Care

Large contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Adelaide with a garden path and mulch.

Illuminazione orto pensile

Eyes S.r.l.

Illuminazione per un giardino pensile.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop garden in Florence with a vegetable garden and decking.

Fences & Gates - Traditional

California Deck Builders

Fence & Gate clear RedWood Marina Del Ray
Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Urban Retreat

Michael D'Angelo Landscape Architecture LLC

Steven Prudhomme
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Boston.

Photography for AR Architecture - artist's studio, house extension, London

Adelina Iliev Photography

Photo: Adelina Iliev Photography
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.

Monkey Island - Oklahoma Luxury Pool & Spa

Thrasher Pool and Spa

Design ideas for a large contemporary garden.

Contemporary backyard oasis

Land Studio C

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Urban Outdoor Living Art Gallery

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy www.meganmaloy.com
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in New York with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Hillside Decks

LA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling

Redwood deck with grey stain on hill with glass railing and redwood posts.
Photo of a large contemporary backyard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.

House Boz

Nico van der Meulen Architects

The house prides itself in its design for luxury indoor/outdoor living in the heart of nature.
Photo of a contemporary backyard garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.

Contemporary Brown 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.