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Granite WorksThis is an example of a large contemporary front yard garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers.
Pearson Landscape ServicesTall, steel planter planted with variegated dianella and knock out roses. Also see staircase with limestone treads
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.
Old Farms Landscaping Inc.This is an example of a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.
Plantology LtdContemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.
Ivy & BloomThis small back garden had more than its share of issues to address. From the narrow angled site, to the slope of the ground, lack of privacy, public drains, aging existing retaining walls and deck, underground electrical wiring, and difficult access, it really had it all!
The clients wanted a leafy secluded spot, where they could relax, entertain and feel immersed in nature. They also wanted a small productive area for some herbs and fruit trees. A garden shed was required and a means of access through from the front garden, although privacy was to be important.
The old deck was removed and replaced with beautiful vitex decking. This new deck connect the rooms of the house and wraps itself around the house, effectively managing the worst of the slope and creating clear symmetry within the angled boundaries. A central retained bed with a feature flowering cherry tree creates a generous boardwalk and makes the decking feel part of the garden. A privacy screen and considered planting increases privacy. A series of oversize platform stairs lead up to the highest part of the garden, which is filled with raised beds for vegetable and herbs and fruit trees.
Generous natural schist stepping stones connect the utility area of the garden to the decked area and meander through the vege garden.
The planting is designed to be leafy and green with soft white accents through the season. Beautiful feature trees include Prunus Shimidsu Sakura, Cercis Canadensis and Betula jacquemonti. Summer flowering perennials include gaura, verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, anenome japonica and hydrangea.
Photos by Dee McQuillan
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignNapa, CA residence. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadows along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Halo Interior DesignPhoto by Eric Staudenmaier
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers.
Green Apple LandscapingInspiration for a small contemporary front yard driveway in Toronto with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.
Charlotte Heather Interiors LtdThe open plan area at the rear of the property is undoubtedly the heart of the home. Here, an extension by Charlotte Heather Interiors has resulted in a very long room that encompasses the kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Natural light was a prerequisite for the clients so Charlotte cleverly incorporated roof lights along the space to maximise the light and diffuse it beautifully throughout the day. ‘Early in the morning, the light comes down into the kitchen area where the clients enjoy a coffee, then towards the afternoon the light extends towards the sitting area where they like to read,’ reveals Charlotte. Vast rear bi-folding doors contribute to the space being bathed in light and allow for impressive inside outside use.
Entertaining is key to the kitchen and dining area. Warm whites and putty shades envelop the kitchen, which is punctuated by the deep blue of the decorative extractor fan and also the island designed specifically for guests to sit while the client cooks. Brass details sing out and link to the brassware in the master bathroom.
Reinforcing the presence of exquisite craftsmanship, a Carl Hansen dining table and chairs in rich walnut injects warmth into the space. A bespoke Tollgard leaf artwork was specially commissioned for the space and brings together the dominant colours in the house.
The relaxed sitting area is a perfect example of a space specifically designed to reflect the clients’ needs. The clients are avid readers and bespoke cabinetry houses their vast collection of books. The sofa in the clients’ favourite shade of teal and a dainty white boucle chair are perfect for curling up and reading, while also escalating the softness and femininity in the space.
Beyond the bifold doors, the pergola extends the living space further and is designed to provide natural shading and privacy. The space is designed for stylish alfresco entertaining with its chic Carl Hansen furniture. Luxury sheepskins and an outdoor fireplace help combat inclement temperatures. The perfect finishing touch is the wisteria and jasmine that were specially selected to drape over the pergola because they remind the clients of home and also because they echo beautiful blossom.
Tierra Madre Fine GardensDesign ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.
The London Gardener LtdWe remodelled a garden we installed some 5 years earlier as the children had grown older and our client wanted an outdoor room to use as a gym, snug and have a separate area within the pod for garden storage. Podspace were commissioned to design a bespoke pod to fully utilise the width of the garden. We then worked our new planting around to give a generous lounge area in which to enjoy the sun, while still keeping the dining area close to the house. A wide path was used to connect the spaces and many of our original and now mature plants were kept. We added new planting borders which were planted with more structural and varied evergreens to create 'cloud' hedges.
Conscious Environments Inc.A simple contemporary planter is a great accent to this garden.
Mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers for spring.
Mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers for spring.
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaA forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.
PLT DesignMaking the side return into a useable space with a bespoke bike store with green roof..
Small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Oxfordshire for summer.
Small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Oxfordshire for summer.
Smart Landscape DesignContemporary 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.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Other.
Integrated Home ImprovementThis client wanted a custom wrought iron fence so that dogs and children alike couldn't access a dangerous ditch area of their backyard. The end result was a 100' + long, winding wrought iron fence that split the enormous backyard in two with a diagonal streak.
This little piece of wrought iron innovation also included three gates with access to an outdoor patio, and entrances and exits to the other side of the backyard.
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