Bronze-trimmed ceiling planes slide between the brick masses, and floor-to-ceiling glazed openings are captured by thin-profiled bronze frames (Photography by: Matthew Millman)

Southern California Estate

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

Brick Paver Projects

Fortis Ground Werks

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded driveway in Chicago with brick pavers.

Idyllic Modern

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Marion Brenner Photography
Design ideas for a large modern front yard driveway in San Francisco with a container garden.

Wallace Street Project Garden

Zaremba & Company

Rows of globe boxwood and masses of creeping thyme and sedge grass run parallel to the street and highlight the front façade of the house. A retaining wall of Corten steel slices through the vegetation to create a striking juxtaposition of textures as well as a clear delineation between public and private space. Concrete steps lead up to and through the wall, their cantilevered construction making them appear to float atop the landscape. Photo by George Dzahristos.

Designing for a large estate

Jill Davis Design

Creating a winter interest that works Photos by Jill Davis
Photo of a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for winter in Chicago with a garden path.

Southwood Paver Driveway

NeSmith Landscapes

NeSmith Landscapes
Design ideas for a traditional front yard driveway in Other with concrete pavers.

Front Yard Landscaping

Paragon Landscape Management

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Charlotte with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Audubon Place A

EcoRegions

Fotosold
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun driveway for summer in New Orleans with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Mid-Century Post and Beam

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Gated Driveway
Photo of a large midcentury front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Wide view, front yard and entry area

Metamorphic Design

Wide view of the front yard, driveway & inner courtyard entry area
Photo of a large modern front yard partial sun driveway in Vancouver with concrete pavers.

Cherokee Park Renovation

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.

The hardscape material selection and expansive design gives the one story home a street presence in scale with its neighborhood.
This is an example of an arts and crafts front yard driveway in Tampa with brick pavers.

Front Yard Renovation

Water & Earth Landscape Design

Inspiration for a small eclectic front yard full sun driveway for summer in Richmond with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Patios and Landscapes

Ryback Landscaping LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Highland Park Haven

Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

Pavers complimentary to the residence were used to break up the expanse of asphalt and paving details were designed to guide visitors to the front of the house. Grading for the front drive and drive court was difficult since the water flow was designed to move down the drive, near the front door area, and then back to a drain.

Seaponack

Audrey Matlock Architect

Large contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in New York with gravel.

My Designs

Jill Davis Design

I designed this evergreen garden to look interesting all year and be extremely easy to maintain.
This is an example of a large transitional front yard partial sun driveway for winter in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Architectural

TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick pavers.

Arroyo View Spanish Mediteranean

The Design Studio of Wendy Harper

Photographer: Riley Jamison Realtor: Tim Freund, website: tim@1000oaksrealestate.com Master Builder: Ken Palmer Front Yard Description: This beautiful formal Mediterranean Estate is presently up for sale (please refer to info above). The entry features a circular driveway of interlocking pavers that leads to the 5 car garages. A formal Terra-cotta tile entry with traditional Mexican tile step faces guides you to the front door through mirrored columns adorned with planted pottery. The planting in the front yard is formal Mediterranean with boxwood, roses, cypress, blue agave, bird of paridise, palms and magnolias. The landscape lighting really brings the space to live at night!

Walkway and front entry with white vinyl picket fence

Odell Complete Concrete

Concrete walkway with brick ribbons. Raised brick planter. Vinyl picket fence.
Mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Driveway Design Ideas

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a 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 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 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.