Contemporary Garden Design Ideas
Neil Jones DesignUsing a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
The London Gardener LtdSmall garden in Brixton designed for young children and sophisticated enough to link in style with the new kitchen extension/remodelled house.
Artificial grass was combined with scented Lavender and Trachleospermum with year round structure from standard Olea (Olive) trees and Magnolia Grandiflora.
Cedar slats were used for the fencing to give a clean and modern line.
A lovely low maintenance garden!
Garden StoriesA mid-century home sits behind this naturalistic planting design framed by a horizontal, contemporary-style fence. The lines of the fence are the perfect foil to the wispy brushstrokes of feather grass. This planting design was inspired by wind-swept hills, and foothill Manzanita. These plants thrive with absolutely no irrigation and no additional water (not even in the first year). The concrete pavers were re-purposed from the original garden. Photo: James Wilson
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalWantirna - Uncommon metal lightbox colour which appeals to the clients heritage and interests and also creates visual appeal from inside the house. Garden lighting to provide night accents.
For more pics, please refer to the Wantina project album
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.
Harry Holding StudioAn inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Sensations of mystery inspire a reason to journey through the space to a raised deck where the family can enjoy the last of the evening sun.
Bayon GardensPhoto of a large contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne with with raised garden bed.
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingSmall contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with natural stone pavers.
Sarah Kay Garden DesignThe pergola will semi shade the patio in the Summer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.
GCSF Pavers and LandscapeDesign ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with concrete pavers.
West Winds Nursery LLCA closer view of this summer planting scene. Rudbeckia, Allium and Butterfly Weed are catching the last rays of sun in this August garden scene. During the day, bumbles and butterflies are frequent visitors.
Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Living Colour GardensDesign ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.
Living Colour GardensPhoto of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.
Rain Lily Design and LandscapingLara Hajar Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for summer in Austin with natural stone pavers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for summer in Austin with natural stone pavers.
Архитектурная студия ТУДАфото: Кирилл Иванов
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Moscow with a container garden and decking.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Moscow with a container garden and decking.
Professional Landscaping CompanyA drought tolerant and deer resistant landscaping with lots interest with Russian Sage and Salvia. The boulders and stone edging provide a natural feel to the landscaping.
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapePhoto of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a garden path and gravel.
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdCottage style custom greenhouse made with singles glass,
Photo: Bjorn Bergstrom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Vancouver with a container garden and natural stone pavers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Vancouver with a container garden and natural stone pavers.
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingThis is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with decking.
Contemporary Garden Design Ideas
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