Design ideas for a contemporary backyard full sun garden in London.

Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln
This is an example of a large contemporary side yard partial sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Pavers

Greenheart Landscapes

Antique Pewter Paver Driveway
Large contemporary backyard full sun driveway in Phoenix with concrete pavers for spring.

Earls Court Oasis

Harry Holding Studio

An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Here, ferns and geraniums spill over the granite plank paving.

Rain Garden - Rock-Lined Swales (Dry Creek Beds)

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

A rain garden dry stream bed.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in Houston with river rock.

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.

Newport Beach

Garden Studio

Ryan Garvin
Contemporary garden in Orange County.

Contemporary Courtyard

Outerspace Creative Landscaping

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard garden in Other.

Window boxes and planters in the city

Cameron

Enhance the front of your home with fabulously planted window boxes or planters. From imaginative and eye-catching to subtle or more formal the great news is that the planting and therefore your vista can be changed to suit both the season and the atmosphere you want to create.

Lichtobjekte

Ludwig draußen & drinnen wohnen

Photo of a contemporary garden in Hanover.

Modern Eichler

Bonnie Brock Landscape Design

Design ideas for a contemporary front yard driveway in San Francisco.

Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden

Kraft Custom Construction

Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.

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.

Newton, MA front yard renovation

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Newton, MA front yard renovation. - Redesigned, and replanted, steep hillside with plantings and grasses that tolerate shade and partial sun. Added repurposed, reclaimed granite steps for access to lower lawn. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2013 Brian Hill

Paddington

Think Outside Gardens

This small courtyard was transformed from an ugly rundown mess into a peaceful and intimate oasis. Faced with the challenge of an area no bigger than 3 x 5m, a custom made floating concrete bench flows from inside to out maximising space for entertaining. Layers of contrasting tropical planting provide a lush green backdrop – a true urban jungle. A burst of unexpected yellow in furnishings, careful selection of feature plants in contemporary pots and the addition of a giant clam shell complete the space and add to its fresh modern appeal.

Barrington Hills Entertaining Patio

Ringers Landscape Services, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Chicago.

Concrete Pavers

Signature Paving

Contemporary side yard xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and concrete pavers.

An Intimate Garden

Environmental Designs, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary garden in Denver.

Oakdell Residence

Assembledge

Contemporary garden in Los Angeles.

European Home

Bumph & Scumble Design Centre

Large contemporary courtyard formal garden in Sydney with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary White Garden Design Ideas

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.