Contemporary Brown Garden Design Ideas

Outdoor Living

Landscape Management Group

Large contemporary backyard full sun garden in Columbus with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Deck with hot tub and cedar trellis surround

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Hot tub with decking and cedar trellis
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in London with decking.

Beryl Lane Horizontal Fence

Clough Construction

Mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Heritage Semi No 1 - Manly

Archisoul Architects

David Taylor Photography
Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Sydney with decking.

Branches Corten Steel Laser Cut Screen £350

Stark and Greensmith

Martine Le Gassick
Photo of a contemporary garden.

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Orinda Hills Contemporary

Michael Tebb Design

Alex Johnson Photographer
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Grand Ridge Backyard Resort + Pool

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Seattle with concrete pavers and with rock feature.

Modern Natural, Mercer Island

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design
Photo of a contemporary garden in Seattle.

Curvature Table Water Fountain

Thos. Baker

Curved surface in the beauty of natural slate will add design and warmth to any space, indoor or outdoor.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Seattle.

Bedrock Falls Table Water Fountain

Thos. Baker

The beauty of slate is showcased in this artfully-crafted table fountain that transforms any space into a lovely retreat.
Photo of a contemporary garden in Seattle.

RESIDENTIAL

kapperer architects

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Other.

Mission Terraces

SZABO Landscape Architecture

Contemporary sloped garden in San Diego.

Pacific Northwest Hillside Garden

Form and Foliage

Janice LeCocq Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Seattle.

Balanced Brickwork

Four of Six Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in Milwaukee with with path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Goram House

Smart Landscape Design

Contemporary woodland garden with corten metal walls, horizontal trellis panelling and a polished metal and timber zig-zag pergola
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Other.

Berkeley Modern Meets Craftsman

Art Garden Design

This Berkeley property had overgrown vines, concaving fences, rotted deck, dead lawn, broken concrete, and poor drainage. After removing about 30 yards of soil from this lot, we were able to begin leveling and sculpting the landscape. We installed new concrete pathways, synthetic lawn, custom swing and arbor, Thermory wood decking with metal railings, paver patio with masonry stone wall seating, and stone mosaic water feature with stainless steel wire to match. Many elements tied together nicely in this modern Berkeley backyard.

Oakdell Residence

Assembledge

Contemporary garden in Los Angeles.

3 Cloud Chaser Boulevard by Hoogland Architecture

Ascaya

Design ideas for a contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape in Las Vegas with a garden path and gravel.

Modern fencing Florida landscaping

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Modern fencing design in front yard garden tropical landscape in South Florida by Matthew Giampietro
Design ideas for a contemporary front yard garden in Miami.

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.