Design ideas for a large traditional backyard shaded garden for spring in Wiltshire with natural stone pavers.

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Karley Rose Fountain Grass
Large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers for summer.

Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.

ARNOLD Masonry & Landscape

This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

Edible and Cut Flower Sculpture Garden

Wild Craft Permaculture

Moon Garden. Mark Wolfe Photogrpahy
Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Toronto with a vegetable garden for summer.

Witherspoon Rose Garden

Witherspoon Rose Culture

A stunning rose garden in a free form shaped bed makes an excellent focal point in this yard. The brick path surrounding allows for the garden to be enjoyed from all sides. Rose Garden planted and maintained by Witherspoon Rose Culture.

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

Stairs by day, amphitheatre by night

Bayon Gardens

Photography: Home Beautiful/ Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers.

Low Maintenance Side Yard with Rundle Stone Tailings & Bark Nuggets

SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces

Large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape in Calgary with natural stone pavers for summer.

Private villa landscape

DalDesign

Large traditional courtyard full sun formal garden in Other with with outdoor playset and natural stone pavers for summer.

Aménagement terrasse hôtel

Terrasse et Jardin de Paris

Nous pouvons voir l'espace vert créé en arrière plan avec de nombreux végétaux. Aménagement et réalisation par Terrasse et jardin de Paris.
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Paris with a garden path and gravel.

Roseraie romantique dans un parc

Vegetal Paysagiste

DEFECHE A
Inspiration for a large traditional garden in Strasbourg.

5 Senses In The Garden

Spirit Garden Design

We bring sound into the garden with trickling water and crackling fire. We invite bees and birds to serenade us with their song. This 3 tiered fountain creates a focal point for homeowners as they enter and exit their home. The falling water is a great example of adding sound to your outdoor space and attracts wildlife to the space.

Wild Landscaping | Lap Pool and Waterfalls

4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.

Photo of a large traditional backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature.

À la lisière - Jardin

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Bordant la forêt, tapi dans son intimité, le jardin se révèle être un merveilleux écrin pour cette belle maison en meulière. C'est dans une ambiance bucolique et libre, subtilement teintée parfois d'une ambiance plus boisée, que se présente le jardin au visiteur qui n'a de cesse de s'émerveiller de sa dynamique végétale.

Villa in Versilia

Arch. Cecilia Bianchini

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun garden for spring in Florence with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine

Justine Dewitte

Aménagement du jardin privé pour des particuliers basés à Villennes-sur-Seine. Le jardin entour la maison et est aménagé de petits espaces permettant son utilisation pour différents usages. La conception est pensée avec une cohérence paysagère de l'ensemble de la parcelle. La maison située au centre du jardin, offre des points de vue sur des scènes du jardin. L'ensemble du paysage amène le visiteur à se tourner vers la Seine, clou du spectacle de ce terrain exceptionnel. La terrasse en bois surplombe le jardin et est bordée de massifs de vivaces fleuries et naturelles. Les haies monotones et monospécifiques sont remplacées par des haies champêtres et à leurs pieds des massifs plantés viennent faire du jardin une promenade ponctuée de petits espaces de repos ou de lecture agréable. Co-conception avec Antoine Guibourgé pour Unjardin Réalisation travaux espaces verts MUGO PAYSAGE

Edible and Cut Flower Sculpture Garden

Wild Craft Permaculture

Repurposed chandelier. Mark Wolfe Photography.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with a vegetable garden and mulch.

Avant Après jardin

Dessinatrice d'Espaces

Conception de jardin, créer des zones de vie dans le jardin pour profiter au mieux des différents espaces
Inspiration for a large traditional sloped full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Sharpe Ranch/ Vegetable Garden

Newhaven Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Santa Barbara with a container garden and gravel.

Portfolio

Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Chicago.

Large Shabby-Chic Style Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style Garden for Your Home

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