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Point Lonsdale II
Point Lonsdale II
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.
Paradise House
Paradise House
Shane Marsh ArchitectsShane Marsh Architects
This is an example of a large midcentury garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Valley Club Mid-Century
Valley Club Mid-Century
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury backyard full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete pavers.
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Mid-Century River House
Mid-Century River House
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Space
Midcentury backyard garden in New Orleans.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Succulents, shamrock plants and ground cover provide an interesting summer combination in the contemporary container.
Photo of a large midcentury front yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.
Chimney Job
Chimney Job
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This is an example of a large midcentury sloped full sun xeriscape for fall in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.
Midcentury Landscape
Midcentury Landscape
This is an example of a midcentury backyard garden in Orange County.
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Perry Street Rancher
Perry Street Rancher
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Drought tolerant and native plantings frame the mid-century facade and provide for architectural and sculptural interest at the front yard landscape
Mid-sized and desert look midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with gravel and a metal fence.
San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel
San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The "Gracie Modern Arbors" (by TerraTrellis) offer eye-catching focal points. Three installed to bring interest and needed height over a long pathway ramp with grape vines. Another frames a stairway to the hillside with a flowering Passion vine. The sloped hillsides were revamped to include low-water and low-maintenance plants that include CA natives, flowing grasses, other Mediterranean plants and several succulents.
RICHARD NEUTRA - Wirin House/Seliger Residence
RICHARD NEUTRA - Wirin House/Seliger Residence
Riviera Pools & SpasRiviera Pools & Spas
Pool remodel of Existing Structure Photos by RIVIERA
Midcentury garden in Los Angeles.
Mid Century Modern front
Mid Century Modern front
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
Taken near front door looking out. Festuca 'Elijah Blue' in foreground. Agave 'Cornelius' surrounding
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with concrete pavers.
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California
Palms Landscape Inc.Palms Landscape Inc.
Inspiration for a desert look midcentury front yard xeriscape in Other with river rock.
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Mid-Century Sideyard Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Sideyard Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A concrete walkway connects the new driveway to the vegetable garden on the side of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury side yard full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a vegetable garden and a wood fence.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit.
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury side yard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 Midcentury Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A modern bollard light replaced the original lamp post. Long blooming perennials surround the light fixture. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun garden in Milwaukee with with path for summer.
Hillside Hideaway (after)
Hillside Hideaway (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
A portion of the original concrete patio was retained and a new architectural slab pathway leads from the front porch to the side yard, merging the old and the new. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis' will become a sculptural feature plant with age. 2020
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A period correct breeze block wall was built as a backdrop to the kitchen view and an industrial charcoal corrugated metal fence completes the leitmotif and creates privacy around the property.
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