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Schuller House
Schuller House
Bennett Design Pty Ltd
Contemporary garden in Darwin.
Paradise House
Paradise House
Shane Marsh Architects
This is an example of a large midcentury garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Minyama
Minyama
MRA Design
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sunshine Coast.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas
Tim Ditchfield Architects
Photo of a midcentury garden in Sunshine Coast.
Spice Residence
Spice Residence
Nathan Verri Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a tropical courtyard garden in Cairns.
Sunrise Beach Home
Sunrise Beach Home
Black and White Projects
This is an example of a beach style backyard garden in Sunshine Coast with concrete pavers.
Commodore 703
Commodore 703
Jared Poole Design
Photo of a beach style front yard partial sun driveway in Gold Coast - Tweed with brick pavers.
Red Hill
Red Hill
User
Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in Melbourne with decking.
I see Wild
I see Wild
Phillip Withers
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in Melbourne with decomposed granite.
Chatswood - Pool + Garden
Chatswood - Pool + Garden
GOODMANORS Pool + Garden
Transitional garden in Sydney.
Traditional Garden
Traditional Garden
Traditional front yard garden in Adelaide with a garden path and natural stone pavers.
Entertainers Delight
Entertainers Delight
Tech Scapes Australia Landscaping
Water feature designed for the middle of the turning circle.
Design ideas for an expansive tropical front yard garden in Sydney.
Ancona, Donaldsons Road
Ancona, Donaldsons Road
Steve Domoney Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary front yard garden in Melbourne with a garden path and gravel.
2018 Silver Award - Residential Landscape Design 50m2-150m2
2018 Silver Award - Residential Landscape Design 50m2-150m2
AILDM
Landscape Design - Adam Robinson Design, Sydney
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Sydney.
Hawthorn East Courtyard
Hawthorn East Courtyard
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
Night shot of the rear courtyard, as enjoyed from within the house and home office areas. 2 years of growth.
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.
Number 16- Exterior Master Suite & Firepit
Number 16- Exterior Master Suite & Firepit
Jess Hunter Interior Design
COurtyard outside of the master pavillion
Inspiration for a large contemporary full sun garden in Other with a fire feature.
Kids Pod
Kids Pod
Mihaly Slocombe
Design ideas for a contemporary full sun garden in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and gravel.
Dover Heights Clifftop
Dover Heights Clifftop
Think Outside Gardens
In a unique location on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, an existing pool and rear garden was transformed inline with the ‘Hamptons’ style interiors of the home. The shape of an existing pool was changed to allow for more lawn and usable space. New tiling, rendered walls, planters and salt tolerant planting brought the garden up to date. The existing undercover alfresco area in this Dover Heights family garden was opened up by lowering the tiling level to create internal height and a sense of spaciousness. The colour palette was purposely limited to match the house with white light greys, green plantings and blue in the furnishings and pool. The addition of a built in BBQ with shaker profile cupboards and marble bench top references the interior styling and brings sophistication to the outdoor space. Baby blue pool lounges and wicker furniture add to the ‘Hamptons’ feel. Contemporary planters with Bougainvillea has been used to provide a splash of colour along the roof line for most of the year. In a side courtyard synthetic lawn was added to create a children’s play area, complete with elevated fort, cubby house and climbing wall.
Outside Showers
Outside Showers
Outside Space
Asian partial sun garden.
Balwyn Project
Balwyn Project
Green Exteriors
Contemporary garden in Melbourne.
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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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 790,019 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Bennett Design Pty Ltd and Steve Domoney Architecture. Look through garden photos in different colours and styles and when you find a garden design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful garden ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.