E' stato realizzato un patio all'esterno della cucina per poter vivere il giardino, mangiando e ospitando gli amici
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Other with concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Lounge and Fire-pit

BE Landscape Design

This growing family needed to maximize their outdoor space. BE Landscape Design, elevated the Master BR deck, and fire-pit, designed a multi level BBQ for easy access to both lounge and dining areas. The retaining wall was removed and replaced with a nook for a built in dining bench. The large retaining wall was painted graphite grey, and faced with sturdy 'stallion wire' to support scented and flowering vines. The hillside was planted with native and shade tolerant plants.

Water Features

MOD Construction, LLC

Outdoor water feature
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a water feature, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco

MESH dbs

Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature, river rock and a stone fence.

Springs Community

Gardens by Design

Minimalist contemporary garden
Design ideas for a small and desert look contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Other with natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Sail House

Garza Concepts

Modern Style Spool and BBQ seating area. Synthetic lawn divides the grey smooth finish concrete decking and the circular fire pit.
Design ideas for a mid-sized and desert look contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with decking and a stone fence.

David Reid Homes Pukekohe Show Home

David Reid Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Wellington with a garden path, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Fox_Creek Landscape

Morgan Howarth Photography

exterior landscaping with pool, spa, twilight, Gate Surrounds
Photo of a contemporary side yard full sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with with a gate, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Courtyard Garden Designer Redfern Sydney

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Our inner-city client in Redfern had a small outdoor courtyard which was impractical and he never used it for entertaining. Vogue and Vine were called in to create a liveable outdoor room and maximise space for seating and entertaining. We put down a new concrete floor and created built in bench seating and garden beds. We broke the space up using different materials and a modern colour palette. We used outdoor sofas and built in cushions to add a touch of glamour and warmth.

Modulare Wandsysteme modern 2021

Modulare Wandsysteme

Das Modulare Wandsystem bietet Lärmschutz und Windschutz und ist ein moderner Sichtschutz, bzw. eine moderne Trennwande im Garten. Die Einsatzmöglichkeiten sind nahezu unbegrenzt: Lärmschutzwand, Sichtschutz gegenüber Nachbarn, dekorative Begrenzung des Gartens, Wind- und Sichtschutz auf Balkon und Terrassen, eine Fertigmauer / Fertigwand um Ihr Schwimmbad herum, individuelle Außengestaltung am Pool

Sail House

Garza Concepts

Modern Style Spool and BBQ seating area. Synthetic lawn divides the grey smooth finish concrete decking and the circular fire pit.
This is an example of a mid-sized and desert look contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with decking and a stone fence.

Featured Projects

Baraca Design & Remodeling

backyard remodel Laguna HIlls Orange county
Small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with with privacy feature, concrete pavers and a stone fence for spring.

Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic built these metal panels to create privacy on the side property line. The plant will grow tall between the panels and create a really nice backdrop from the patio.

Huntleigh Outside Art Gallery Landscape Design

Frisella Landscape Group

Contemporary partial sun garden in St Louis with concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Artificial Grass and Putting Greens, Mesa, AZ

The Yard Stylist

The color and style of this artificial turf perfectly mimics the look of a perfectly manicured back yard. The owners of this Queen Creek, AZ home chose to have the entire back yard covered with artificial turf. This was a clever option as nothing distracts the eye from the pergola, which is the yard’s centerpiece. The pergola flooring and the pavers leading from the home are all of the same style and tone, adding harmony. The turf is bordered with pavers containing decorative gravel. The addition of small shrubs and plants adds more greenery to balance out the entire yard.

Richmond Courtyard

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Can you spot the jungle?⁠⠀This is a DIY garden I designed conceptually and that was executed by the client based on my observations of what they like/not and their style of living, putting them in touch with the relevant suppliers I knew. What I love best though is their beautiful execution and loved the collaboration that occurred throughout the project and their continued dedication to its maintenance. ⁠⠀

Walker Road Great Falls, Virginia modern home ground floor bedrooms that open to

Whipple Russell Architects

Walker Road Great Falls, Virginia modern home ground floor bedrooms that open to the pool terrace. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in DC Metro with with path, gravel and a stone fence.

Geometric Garden

Painted Fern Garden Design

The awkward shape of this triangular plot, coupled with large overgrown shrubs, a large area of paving and a patch of weeds left the clients at a total loss as to what to do with the garden. The couple did a brilliant job of removing the majority of the planting, but as the hard landscaping started, initial excavations revealed there was a vast amount of rubble and debris buried in the ground that would have to be removed from site. Once completed, the design could then move forward. Geometric lines running at different angles were used to conceal the shape of the plot, distracting from the point of the triangle, whilst visually extending the length. A raised Florence beige porcelain patio was created between the house and garage for entertaining. The edge of the step was bull-nosed to soften any hard edges. The patio was sized to allow for a potential future conversion of the garage to a home office. A bespoke timber pergola was created as a restful seating area and was inward facing into the garden to block out overlooking windows. Five bespoke fibre glass planters were created in a RAL colour to match the pergola. These were to be used to grow fruit and veg. Being a walled garden, there was plenty of shelter to offer plants, but equally the garden would get quite hot in the summer. Plants were chosen that were beneficial to wildlife and sited in areas away from the main patio. A mixture of textures and colours of foliage were used to add additional interest throughout the year. The planting mix included Phlomis italica, Amsonia tabernaemontana, Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' and Skimmia japonica 'Temptation' to span the seasons. Two feature trees used to add height were Prunus serrula and Prunus 'Amanogawa'.

Wallaringa Road residence

Liz Kalaf Photography

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary sloped full sun garden for summer in Newcastle - Maitland with a retaining wall, decking and a stone fence.

Trampoline!

Heather Dale Garden Design

Hidden trampoline, where the children can get immersed in the flowers.
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Other with a stone fence.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with a Stone Fence

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.