Large contemporary partial sun formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Elegant dining furniture sets the tone on the main terrace, with contemporary planting enhancing the space. on the upper terraces are spaces for lounging, cooking and eating under cover.

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Photo of a contemporary front yard partial sun garden.

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.

Steps from a contemporary patio leads to a traditional pergola with roses cascading over
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Other.

This family garden was redesigned to gives a sense of space for both adults and children at the same time the clients were extending their home. The view of the garden was enhanced by an oversized picture window from the kitchen onto the garden. This informed the design of the iroko pergola which has a BBQ area to catch the evening sun. The wood was stained to match the picture window allowing continuity between the house and garden. Existing roses were relocated to climb the uprights and a Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ was planted immediately outside the window to give floral impact during the winter months which it did beautifully in its first year. The Kiwi clients desired a lot of evergreen structure which helped to define areas. Designboard ‘Greenwich’ was specified to lighten the shaded terrace and provide a long-lasting, low-maintenance surface. The front garden was also reorganised to give it some clarity of design with a Kiwi sense of welcome. The kitchen was featured in Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine, March 2019, if you would like to see more.

William Carson Joyce
Photo of a contemporary garden in Santa Barbara with natural stone pavers.

Contemporary backyard garden in Santa Barbara.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Collaboration with Marilyn Offutt at Offutt Design. Tom Kessler Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard garden in Omaha.

Ландшафтный дизайн этого парка основан на концепции экологического пространства. Домики для насекомых размещены по территории парка, не только привлекая насекомых-опылителей, но и служа образовательной функции для посетителей. Каждый домик адаптирован под разные виды насекомых, обеспечивая им комфортные условия для жизни и способствуя сохранению биоразнообразия. Такой подход не только делает наш парк уникальным местом отдыха, но и позволяет посетителям узнать о важности насекомых для экосистемы, а также ознакомиться с их жизнью вблизи. Проект парка с экологичным дизайном является гармоничным сочетанием человека и природы, где сохранение окружающей среды стоит на первом месте. Визуализация - Владимир Чичмарь

The Contemporary Arch & Pergola Walkway is an ideal destination to relax and enjoy the garden when covered in roses, wisteria and other scented ramblers, or create a shaded floral walkway to lead from one section of the garden to another. The Arch framework is made from substantial 10cm/4" square aluminium uprights and cross bars with an impressive 3.2mm wall thickness - heavy, robust, yet light in appearance that combines extremely well with modern, traditional, urban or country homes. To create a Pergola the arches are joined using 38mm square linking bars. All the framework is non-corrosive, powder coated in a stylish anthracite grey and is guaranteed for 15 years. The Arches have steel “L” plate electro-plated corner joints which are secured with discreet bolts. The Arch is floor mounted with floor fixing plates, optional bolts are available to secure the upright floor plates. The Contemporary Arch can be ordered as a stand alone garden arch, or of you are looking to create a contemporay pergola walkway, simple select the base unit and then select as many extensions kits as you need for the length of your walkway. Buying Options (A) Single Contemporary Arch - ARC-483 - 2.4m Wide x 2.4m High - position alone to frame a vista or separate sections of the garden. (B) Pergola Base Unit - ARC-484 - 2.4m Wide x 2.4m High x 2.5cm Length – Includes 2 Arches and linking bars. Use alone for a special outdoor space ideal for dining or entertaining. (C) Pergola Extension Kits – ARC-485 - 2.4m Wide x 2.5m High x 2.5m Length - includes 1 Arch and linking bars. Add these single upright extension kits to the Pergola Base unit to create a walkway of any desired length. Width Height (Above Ground) Length Code Single Arch (A) 2.4m/7ft 10" 2.4m/7ft 10" N/A ARC-483 Pergola Base Unit (B) 2.4m/7ft 10" 2.4m/7ft 10" 2.5m/8ft 2" ARC-484 Pergola Extension Kit (C) 2.4m/7ft 10" 2.4m/7ft 10" 2.5m/8ft 2" ARC-485 Fixings for the Arch & Pergola:- Each Arch Upright has a footplate with 4 holes for floor mounting to decking, concrete or other suitable surface. Stainless Steel through bolts are available separately if required. Add fixing pins separately: Stainless Steel Through Bolts x 16 (For Pergola Base Unit) ARC-487 Stainless Steel Through Bolts x 8 (For Single Hoop & Pergola Extension Kits) ARC-486 Contemporary Single Arch Contemporary Pergola Drawing Specifications:- Arches use substantial 10cm/4”square aluminium uprights and cross bars with an impressive 3.2mm wall thickness Pergola aluminium linking bars are 38mm square and 1.63mm wall thickness All framework is non-corrosive, powder coated anthracite grey and guaranteed for 15 years Steel “L” plate electro-plated corner joints are secured with discreet bolts Floor mounted with floor fixing plates; optional bolts available to secure the upright floor plates Arches are 2.4m Wide x 2.4m High Pergola Base Unit measure 2.4m W x 2.4m H x 2.5m Span - includes 2 arches and pergola linking bars Pergola Extension Kits measure 2.4m W x 2.4m H x 2.5m Span - Includes 1 arch and pergola linking bars

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Boston.

Back yard project concrete work, remove a tree, retaining wall w/ grading, re-do back patio w/ 3x4 concrete slabs w/ gravel and mexican beach pebbles, drive-able turf block w/ gravel for RV parking, wood deck, with steps, japanese soaking tub and pergola for full shade

Maaemo - Mother Earth - is the name our clients adopted for their Reservoir renovation. This theme of connecting back to nature informed the design and led to the creation of a series of spaces that were intended to nurture. By using recycled materials, maximising northern light and providing strong connections to the outdoors, we were able to design a home that fosters family living with a sense of grounding and togetherness. Featuring passive solar principles, soaring exposed rafters, plentiful natural light and a snug sunken living area, this home is comfortable, energy efficient and exciting to inhabit.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with concrete pavers and a wood fence.