Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Lake Tahoe patio and English garden, English garden, red flowers, stone patio, lakefront garden, fall garden, lawn, sunny garden,
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Other with natural stone pavers.

Bellevue Hill

Marylou Sobel Interior Design

Photography by Maree Homer
This is an example of a large eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sydney with natural stone pavers.

Coccoon

Philippe Soule Landscape Design

Other end of the sunken garden with a focal point on a cast stone Lantern/ sculpture.
Mid-sized eclectic backyard formal garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Secluded Bellaire Garden Landscape

Nature's Realm

Nature's Realm
Inspiration for a small eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Landscape Renovation- Beverly Hills

Rolling Greens Nursery & Home

Inspiration for a large eclectic front yard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles.

Greenhouse Studio

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

CB Wilson Interior Design / Bruce Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun formal garden in Milwaukee with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Flagstone Mosaics

Camacho Land Design

Camacho Land Design, LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Oklahoma City with a garden path.

New York City Garden in Greenwich Village

NightOrbs, llc.

Adam Bell
Inspiration for an eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path.

Whitefish Bay Backyard

GRG Playscapes

Little Giant Photography
Small eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in Milwaukee with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers for summer.

Potrero HIll

Antonio Martins Interior Design

Photos by Drew Kelly
Mid-sized eclectic sloped formal garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Mansions in May Designer Showhouse

Mierop Design, FAPLD

A Luxe Farm to Table experience created for the Mansions in May showhouse in Morristown in 2020. Garden progression includes: a fenced in kitchen garden with raised beds followed by a chicken coop, an Urban Bonfire modular outdoor kitchen, an elegant gravel dining patio with granite ribbon details and deep seating area with fire table.

Focal point

greencube garden and landscape design

Paying homage to the history of this small cottage in the heart of Kemsing we have implemented a focal point log burner with a salvaged fire surround, old style bricks that fit contextually with the buildings' brick and peg tiles. We've mixed esaplier Apple, pleached Hornbeam, Hydrangea, Viburnum, Abelia and various perennials appropriate to the setting including Lupin, Salvia, Hollyhock and Erigeron.

Douglas Residence

DDLA Design Landscape Architecture

Completed in 2003, this garden in Highland Park, Texas featured a dramatic transformation into a wonderful intimate garden. The existing pool was renovated with all new coping and stone veneer and an end portion of the pool was enclosed to create a koi pond with aquatic plants. A glass panel was installed between the pool and koi pond to allow the swimmers to submerge themselves and see into the koi area. The rest of the garden featured lush landscaping which included shade loving plants and mint was planted in between the step stones for a soft feel. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.

Vignettes

Sigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a large eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with gravel.

Phinny Ridge- Small Space Garden

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard formal garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Locksley

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Basalt Stone Stairs
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Leaside Eclectic Garden

Arbordale Landscaping

We turned this pedestrian Leaside backyard upside down! We added a stone patio complete with a firepit and lounge area which is covered by giant umbrella. A custom rough hewn beam pergola was painted black to contrast the custom stainless steel shoes and connector plates and placed over the new dining area and custom buffet. The buffet has a Corten steel decorative panel behind with white plexiglass and lighting for a dramatic dining experience. Horizontal fencing surrounds the backyard and the style carries through to both gates. Natural stone steppingstones and borders add contrast and frame the different sections of the yard. Playful informal plantings give the garden a sense of whimsy. The back porch was created for barbecuing with glass railings to not disturb the view from inside the home and contains a large storage space underneath.

Our Work

Serenity Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden in Sacramento with a fire feature and gravel.

Bridge Garden

User

Photo of a large eclectic backyard formal garden in Seattle with a vegetable garden and decking.

Formal Garden Barnes London

Landscaping Solutions

Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Eclectic Formal Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an Eclectic Garden for Your Home

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