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Simon Orchard Garden DesignThis entertaining space was built with both daytime and evening in mind. During the day the aluminium pergola frames the composite deck to create the perfect outdoor room.
And whether its the hot sun or good old British rain - the rotating roof can cope with both.
When dusk falls, the deck is the perfect spot for evening drinks with the warm glow of the festoon lights giving off a party vibe.
Big Rock LandscapingThese contemporary pavers in the front yard are a perfect walkway to the front door.
Inspiration for a contemporary front yard garden in Salt Lake City with with path and concrete pavers.
Inspiration for a contemporary front yard garden in Salt Lake City with with path and concrete pavers.
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besgen LandschaftsarchitekturDesign ideas for a mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Bonn with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.
Christine Wilkie Garden DesignThis small, north-east facing garden, measuring around 100 m2, was in need of a complete transformation to bring it into line with the owner's interior style and the desire for an outdoor room experience. A series of bi-folding doors led out to a relatively small patio and raised lawn area. The objective was to create a design that would maximise the space, making it feel much larger and provide usable areas that the owners could enjoy throughout the day as the sun moves around the garden. An asymmetrical design with different focal points and material contrasts was deployed to achieve the impression of a larger, yet still harmonious, space.
The overall garden style was Japanese-inspired with pared back hard landscaping materials and plants with interesting foliage and texture, such as Acers, Prunus serrula cherry tree, cloud pruned Ilex crenata, clumping bamboo and Japanese grasses featuring throughout the garden's wide borders. A new lower terrace was extended across the full width of the garden to allow the space to be fully used for morning coffee and afternoon dining. Porcelain tiles with an aged wood effect were used to clad a new retaining wall and step risers, with limestone-effect porcelain tiles used for the lower terrace. New steps were designed to create an attractive transition from the lower to the upper level where the previous lawn was completely removed in favour of a second terrace using the same low-maintenance wood effect porcelain tiles.
A raised bed constructed in black timber sleepers was installed to deal with ground level changes at the upper level, while at the lower level another raised bed provides an attractive retaining edge backfilled with bamboo. New fencing was installed and painted black, a nod to the Japanese shou sugi ban method of charring wood to maintain it. Finally, a combination of carefully chosen outdoor furniture, garden statuary and bespoke planters complete the look. Discrete garden lighting set into the steps, retaining wall and house walls create a soft ambient lighting in which to sit and enjoy the garden after dark.
Tierra Madre Fine GardensInspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Other with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.
Harry Holding StudioPlanting in 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 summer, the planting is a base of evergreen textures punctuated with long flowering perennials.
RMT Design GroupInspiration for a contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with with rock feature and concrete pavers.
Designscapes Colorado Inc.This is an example of a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Denver with with path and natural stone pavers.
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCThese Queen Anne homeowners had completely remodeled their home and were looking for a low maintenance, enjoyable yard that would accentuate their views and provide outdoor space for their dogs. Another important goal was to attract birds and pollinators to the garden, in part for photographic opportunities. A series of Corten planters create planting space along the back property line while leaving plenty of room for artificial turf that the family dogs can enjoy. A recirculating urn water feature creates a pleasant sound, a focal point and most importantly, attracts birds to the garden. Privacy screens designed using OutDeco panels create interest on both sides and focus views to the mountains in the background. Front and backyards were completely redesigned for ease of maintenance.
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Conscious Environments Inc.This gorgeous contemporary Spanish style entry is accented with Spanish tiles, white precast concrete, synthetic lawn, and pottery w/ succulents.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with a container garden and concrete pavers.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with a container garden and concrete pavers.
Andrew Goodwin DesignsInspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature.
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingInspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in London.
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