Custom wrought iron fencing, wavy contemporary metal panels, steel privacy screen for neighbors, decorative metal fencing design.

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Allergic to Bees Detail

Winston Fayer Landscape Design

The backyard was small and uninviting until we transformed it into a comfortable and functional area for entertaining. The front yard was leveled and converted into a play area for two small children and two large dogs. The client is very allergic to bees, so plants were selected with great care.

Houghton Residence

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

Call of the Wild Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Vancouver with with privacy feature.

New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN

yardscapes Inc.

Newly constructed contemporary home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, MN. This beautifully crafted home featured a custom pool with a travertine stone patio and walkway. The driveway is a combination of pavers in different materials, shapes, and colors.

Проект участка - контрастная группа у входа.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Проект участка 18 соток - контрастная группа у входа с вертикалью можжевельника скального "Blue Arrow", горизонталью можжевельника среднего "Mint Julep", на фоне ветлой листвы дерена сибирского "Variegata" и барбариса Тунберга "Atropurpurea". Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Durham Contemporary Courtyard Garden

Eves & Lewis Landscape Design

Our ‘Romantic Courtyard Garden’ in Durham has been awarded a BALI medal for Design Excellence in the BALI National Landscape Awards for 2020. The brief for this garden was to create a private romantic space for dining and relaxation. A row of pleached ornamental pears (Pyrus chanticleer) and some strategically placed Beech trees provide privacy from several overlooking houses, this gives the space a feeling of green enclosure. A bespoke Oak pergola draws the eye upwards whilst also giving cover from neighbouring properties. A spherical water feature is the central focus here with a backdrop of grasses and dogwoods. Sawn ivory sandstone paving (Stonemarket Paleo) mirrors the interior ground floor of the house, bringing the inside out. This is contrasted by dark grey Baksteen pavers. Traditional materials used in a contemporary way mirror the architecture of the house. Planting is loose and informal. To combat impoverished soil, raised beds were made to create two large feature Rose beds containing mass plantings of David Austin Rosa ‘Princess Anne’ and cheerful Mexican daisies (Erigeron karvinskianus) Winter structure is provided by Osmanthus and Ilex crenata. A subtle lighting scheme extends the gardens use into the evening providing a stunning view from the house in the winter.

Porcelain clad water feature

Kebur Garden Materials

Styleclad porcelain clad planters and water feature and Quartz Steel clad walling. Charcoal composite decking.
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard garden in Hampshire with with privacy feature.

Backyard Redo

User

Design for a complete backyard redo which included built in bbq, composite fencing, pergola, car port, interlock and much more!
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Toronto with with privacy feature, brick pavers and a vinyl fence for summer.

Contemporary Outdoor Rooms for Entertaining

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

Outdoor rooms for entertaining! Water feature.
Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Houston with with privacy feature.

Rustic Steel Privacy Fence with Modern Design - Salt Lake City, Utah

Pteryx

Custom steel privacy fence with natural finish.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front yard full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with with privacy feature and a metal fence.

New build garden - Olympic park Stratford

Melanie Hick Garden Design

This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.

Landscaping Services | Design & Build

Roots Landscaping Corp.

Large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Other with a container garden, with flowerbed, a garden path, with lawn edging, with privacy feature, with raised garden bed, a retaining wall, with path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Typical 70's house front garden redevelopment

Ruth Bridgeman Garden Design

The client expanded their living area by returning this area to garden as the drive already fits 2 cars plus the garage. By adding French doors they have significantly increased the sense of space indoors as well as effectively adding a new outdoor room. It has become a firm favourite as it is a total sun trap.

Curb Appeal

Conscious Environments Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Orange County with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Manzanita Resists and Recovers

FormLA Landscaping

The deep greenery offered by Manzanita evidences its stamina in holding hydration. Its stiff, blade like leaves are beautifully competent ember catchers, and, like the Coast Live Oak, it protects both the deck and home. Its architectural, hardwood branches will resist fire and burn slowly when they do ignite. Their roots are also useful slope retainers. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Ландшафтная композиция в регулярном стиле у входа в дом.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Ландшафтная композиция рядом со входом в дом выполнена в условно-регулярном стиле на фоне живой изгороди из дерена белого Elegantissima, Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта:Владимир Чичмарь

Hidden inner city oasis

Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan

Large contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Auckland with with privacy feature and decking.

Strowan Residence

Goom Landscapes Ltd

A contemporary outdoor space
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Christchurch with with privacy feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Greenpoint Secret Garden

Outside Space NYC Landscape Design

Small contemporary backyard full sun garden in New York with with privacy feature and decking.

Victoria Avenue, Dalkeith

Richard Szklarz Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden for fall in Perth with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Privacy Feature

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.