Flat roof pool pavilion housing living and dining spaces, bathroom and covered outdoor seating area. Timber slat wall hides pool pumps and equipment, a vertical wall and pool seating/storage units. Rendered retaining walls provide an opportunity for planting within the pool area. Frameless glass pool fence

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Orange County with a vertical garden and gravel for spring.

"Maravilla" villa

lab.a studio

Arch. Lorenzo Buracchio, ph. Massimo Camplone
Photo of a large contemporary sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Cloture 107

Hybridhaus

MBD Inc.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden in Boston with a vertical garden.

Softening Hard Lines

Ecoscape Environmental Design

The front section of this Boulder home had large glass windows, however a remodel had changed the space so that it now had a cement wall on the interior side. In order to soften the look of this awkward facade, metal trellis were put into place followed by Virginia creeper vines and irises. As these vertical vines fill out the space, a sea of living green foliage makes for more vibrant curb appeal.

Vertical Garden

Atlas Architects

Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

London Projects Case Study

The Garden Trellis Company

At the end of 2020, The Garden Trellis Co finished work on a very large-scale house renovation project commissioned by London Projects. Working from the designer’s initial sketches, we custom built, delivered and installed joinery including trellis, gates, illusion panels, arch-work and a utility shed. James Gee was the GTC Project Manager assigned, working with the GTC team on the project from tender stage, to then coordinating with the contractors QS and site management, the landscaper, garden designer, and the architect. James said “This was a particularly exciting project as Wilbraham House is a very prestigious house, and the garden is huge and has shared boundaries with around 12 different properties. I can’t wait to see it when the garden is complete and planted (probably by Spring 2021) it will be amazing!”

Rose Bay landscape design

Secret Gardens

Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Winchester / Murrieta

Smartscapes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Green Walls in Schools

Harry Holding Studio

Contemporary backyard garden in London with a vertical garden.

Gladesville Garden / Gladesville Water Feature / Gladesville Plants

Stylish Gardens

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Sydney with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Contemporary Backyard Remodel

Land Studio C

This is an example of a small contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in San Francisco with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Strawberry Planters

Plan-it Earth Design

These Leo Wall Planters of corten steel by Pot Incorporated provide easy access to the strawberries inside. They also serve to make a decorative living wall out of the often unused area along the edges under deck. An assortment of sedum fills the area along the ground. www.potinc.ca Garden Coaching by Amy Whitworth Stonework by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Joshua McCullough, PhytoPhoto

Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with a vertical garden and gravel.

GREENWALL DESIGN & INSTALL, YANDINA

Creative Botanic

Greenwall installation for patio area
Small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sunshine Coast with a vertical garden.

Residental Vertical gardens

Modula' Greenwalls

Large contemporary courtyard shaded garden in Melbourne with a vertical garden.

climbing vine

REMARK

photo by Patrick Brickman, Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard full sun garden in Charleston with a vertical garden.

Arcadia modern

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

Sacred Space Garden Design, Inc
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers and a vertical garden.

Dorrington Project 2.0

Boodle Concepts

Garden design & landscape installation in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts. featuring low-maintenance Australian native plants, mesh screening (developing into a vertical green garden with native Wisteria vine), generous garden shed clad with slatted timber, and permeable paving to ease stormwater flow.

Courtyard Garden

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Courtyard makeover with green wall to hide an AC unit. New paving, pottery with Citrus tree and low water planting.
Small contemporary courtyard garden in Orange County with a vertical garden.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden

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.