This is an example of a large contemporary backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Other with with outdoor playset and brick pavers.

Front Paver Walkway

User

Paver walkway with steps to front door and driveway.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Phoenix with brick pavers and a garden path.

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Succulent wall, brick patio and fireplace
Photo of a small contemporary backyard garden in Orange County with brick pavers.

Kerr

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard shaded garden in Seattle with brick pavers.

Integrated seat wall

Natalie DeNormandie

Photography by Natalie DeNormandie, SegoDesign.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with brick pavers.

Berkeley Modern Meets Craftsman

Art Garden Design

This Berkeley property had overgrown vines, concaving fences, rotted deck, dead lawn, broken concrete, and poor drainage. After removing about 30 yards of soil from this lot, we were able to begin leveling and sculpting the landscape. We installed new concrete pathways, synthetic lawn, custom swing and arbor, Thermory wood decking with metal railings, paver patio with masonry stone wall seating, and stone mosaic water feature with stainless steel wire to match. Many elements tied together nicely in this modern Berkeley backyard.

lake shore access

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has easy access to the dock and lake. Paver patio is under the upper deck, a raised bed disguises the sell, and a set of steps and landings in the side yard provide easy walking access all around the property. There's even a paver walkway that connects the paver patio to both sets of granite steps at the lake.

Small town garden no lawn

Amanda Shipman

Amanda Shipman
Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with brick pavers.

Austin Hillside Estate

Double B Design, LLC

An overview of the frontyard landscape showcase the beauty of the architecture, the evergreen backdrop, and the connection between areas seperated by the driveway. Guest parking spaces are incorporated into the plan as well. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Modern Landscape in Santa Monica

Prime Gardens Inc

Turf Stone Driveway and Artificial Turf Driveway
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick pavers.

Tucson Contemporary

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Rénovation d'un jardin de Ville à Blagnac

Urbanessence Espaces Verts

Conception, budgétisation et rénovation totale d'un jardin à l'arrière d'une maison dans le centre ville de Blagnac
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Toulouse with brick pavers.

Front porch stone steps & landing, rock detail

TOUGH OAKS LANDSCAPING

Stone steps, interlocking stone front landing, front entry, interlocking walkway, stone garden bed, Tough Oaks Landscaping Company Barrie. Ralph J. Young, natural stone. colour banding, front entrance. front porch steps & landing, stone raised garden beds, front yard redo, remodel, makeover

Tiburon Residence

Whisler Land Planning

Large contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Fence & Pergola at Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Mid-sized contemporary side yard shaded xeriscape in Philadelphia with a vertical garden and brick pavers for fall.

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ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun garden for fall in Moscow with brick pavers and a garden path.

Outdoor Scapes

GOODESIGN, Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard garden in Atlanta with a container garden and brick pavers.

Patio, Fire Pit, and Pond

Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.

Natural Stone Pond and Waterfall complete with a Flagstone path leading to the patio area.
Photo of a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with with pond and brick pavers.

Water

F.A. Hobson Landscaping

Large contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Baltimore with a water feature and brick pavers for summer.

Maltese Road

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

An award winning Victorian garden design that featured in ITV’s ‘Britain’s best gardens’ programme. The design features Victorian paviours, a metal pergola, a slate bench and traditional raised brick beds. Unusual down-lighting and a mixture of cottage garden and architectural planting complete the design. Photography by John Glover

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

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.