Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Front garden view
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden for summer with with rock feature, river rock and a wood fence.

Chadsford Final

Hammer & Hoe Outdoor

Client requested a front yard curb appeal project. They were sick of the heavy, over-crowed landscaping that was installed by the builder years ago and wanted a fresh and modern design that wasn't crowded, provided lots of colored foliage, and was low maintenance. We removed a queen palm that was on top of the existing triple palm and added an amazing boulder at the front entrance.

Marsala

Максим Шкирев

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden with with rock feature.

Walkway

Peakview Outdoor Living

backyard.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard xeriscape for spring in Denver with with rock feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Forest Hill Front Yard Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard shaded formal garden for summer in Toronto with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Échos Polychromes - Jardin du Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Véritable miroir des toits des Hospices de Beaune, ancré entre tradition et modernité, ce jardin est une transposition de la trame losangée et colorée des tuiles vernissées des toits polychromes emblématiques des lieux. Les Simples, plantes traditionnelles à vocation médicinale et aromatique côtoient des végétaux typiques des jardins contemporains et naturalistes qui contribuent aujourd'hui à la préservation et à l'épanouissement de la biodiversité.

Planet Fitness

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden beds with natural stone boulders with natural stone edging surrounding the garden beds with flagstone steppers.
Photo of a large contemporary front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with rock feature and river rock.

Piscine, terrasse, et jardin à Saint-Cloud

simonson landscape

Situé sur la colline de Saint-Cloud, cette demeure résolument contemporaine, flanquée d’une piscine sur mesure en construction, donne sur le paysage urbain de Paris. Comme une extension de la maison, la terrasse dialogue avec l’espace intérieur par sa forme et par les matériaux utilisés : un salon extérieur minimaliste prolonge l’espace intime du salon intérieur. Les baies vitrées donnent donc à la fois sur la ville et sur un surprenant jardin aux multiples facettes, selon la direction où le regard se porte. Le jardin est structuré selon l’ensoleillement plus ou moins important du terrain. Là où le sol est humide et parfois ombragé, une végétation exotique a naturellement trouvé sa place. Des plantes aux larges feuilles donnent au jardin un aspect sauvage, tout comme le jeu sur les hauteurs variées des arbres et arbustes. Là où le soleil est davantage présent se trouvent des plantes xérophiles. Un mélange de textures et de formes créent des contrastes forts qui donnent du caractère à l’ensemble. C’est également l’effet voulu grâce au camaïeu de vert, des couleurs claires des yuccas rostrata, nolinas, eucalyptus, senecios... tranchant avec des verts plus profonds. La fontaine qui jouxte la piscine, véritable refuge pour les insectes et les oiseaux, est entourée d’une végétation plus rustique évoquant les zones humides naturelles. Reflet de la singularité de cette maison d’architecte, le jardin compte plusieurs arbres et vivaces rares.

Jardin contemporain

établissements Derbez

Côté matériaux, on utilisera des pierres sèches pour les murs, le bois pour les terrasses, les galets pour des tapis et calades. Les végétaux eux se tailleront en formes géométriques. Les topiaires et leurs lignes pures, par exemple, s'accordent parfaitement à celles, rigoureuses, de la maison contemporaine. Le jardin contemporain se lit dans son ensembles et cette lecture laisse apparaître un agencement très cohérent des plantations et du mouvement de la terre qui structurent fortement le paysage.

Un jardin en pente au Trayas

HAÏKU Paysages

Réalisation d'un jardin en pente avec création de terrasses et platelages bois.
This is an example of a small contemporary sloped full sun garden in Nice with with rock feature and gravel.

Parkland Flood Resilient House

neil design

The Parkland House is located in an existing flood zone, and the spaces under the existing home and extension are at risk of flooding. Finishes throughout have been selected for their flood resilience, and the spaces have been designed with ease of recovery in mind. The family pass through the new central stair daily to access the garage, laundry and garden spaces. The battens and breeze blocks allow cooling breezes to pass through the plantings, and filter through the undercroft spaces. In the event of a flood, the permeable and flood resilient construction will allow water to freely exit the spaces.

Terrasse und Garten als Einheit

Monogold Interior Design & Art Consulting

Alter Garten mit neuem Schwung Für diesen Garten entwarf ich das Erscheinungsbild mit Farb- und Pflanzkonzept, damit zu jeder Jahreszeit ein schönes Bild entsteht. Die Terrasse als zusätzlicher „Wohnraum“ ergänzt die Gestaltung des anschließenden Innenbereichs, so daß eine Einheit von Innen und Aussen entstanden ist. (Foto: Manfred Daams)

Jardin contemporain

établissements Derbez

le jardin de bord de mer -salon d'été

Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur

Large contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Nantes with with rock feature and decking for summer.

Escalier piétons

AMBIANCE PAYSAGE

Design ideas for a large contemporary side yard full sun garden in Nancy with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Балтийская Ривьера

Елена Бекяшева - студия ландшафтного дизайна VISTA

Наш заказчик, гостеприимный радушный человек, старался предусмотреть, чтобы на участке было все возможное для комфорта и развлечения гостей и потребностей каждого члена семьи. Большая семья - большие потребности. А это означает неограниченные возможности для полета дизайнерской мысли. Тем более, что заказчик с доверием отнесся к нам с самого начала, внимательно и с уважением выслушивал все наши предложения, лишь корректируя их иногда. Сад расположился на разных уровнях, где верхняя площадка-это визуальный простор:большая поляна с уникальными качелями, сад хвойников и декоративный пруд, который каскадом спускается на уровень ниже. На участке мы устроили систему искусственных водоемов. Вода из верхнего пруда попадает в нижний через каскад высотой примерно 1,5 метра. Верхний водоем примыкает непосредственно к террасе бани. Поскольку баня построена всего в четырех метрах от основного дома, верхний водоем служит украшением въездной зоны, и также им можно любоваться, сидя на террасе бани. У нижнего водоема мы соорудили деревянный помост для шезлонгов, с него по мостику можно попасть на костровую площадку. И с помоста, и с костровой площадки открывается вид на каскад. Нижний уровень сочетает в себе активную зону и зону отдыха. После тренировки можно полюбоваться покоем воды. Повислая рябина отражается в водной глади, валуны и декоративные посадки имитируют естественную среду, а огонь вызывает самые теплые чувства, поэтому костровая площадка с удобными креслами и скамьей дополняет образ прибрежной усадьбы. Надо также отметить, что все деревянные конструкции для сада ( пергола с качелью, дровник, садовые скамьи, мебель для костровой площадки и др.) выполнены нами по индивидуальным эскизам.

Planet Fitness

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden beds with natural stone boulders with natural stone edging surrounding the garden beds with flagstone steppers.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with rock feature and river rock.

Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living

GO Designs Inc.

Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.

Bees Love Blue Mist Spirea

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Drought tolerant Blue Mist Spirea ('Caryopteris incana') is a tried and true flowering shrub that does well here in Colorado. The deer and rabbits will leave it alone, but the bees will love it!

Willow Glen

Summit Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with rock feature and brick pavers.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Rock 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.