Midcentury Grey Garden Design Ideas

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

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a large midcentury garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Mid Century Modern front

Cool 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.

Midcentury Landscape

Inspiration for a midcentury courtyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles.

Mid-century modern in Meyerland

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
Photo of a midcentury garden in Houston.

Midcentury Modern Landscape Design Ideas

Stardust Modern Design

Palm Springs Modernist Desert Landscape Design Idea. Midcentury Modern Landscape Design Ideas with the Spindel Planter from Stardust.com and poured-in-place concrete circles. Perfect for modern houses in the manner of Richard Neutra, Donald Wexler, Eichler, Cliff May and such and a perfect fit for mid-century modern interiors in the style of Charles & Ray Eames and George Nelson. The classic mid-century modern steel house in Palm Springs is Brian McGuire's prefabricated steel house in Palm Springs, California, designed in 1961 by architects Donald Wexler and Ric Harrison. Pictured in front is the mid century modern Spindel Planter designed by Anton Bee and Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland and available exclusively from http://www.stardust.com/planterpots.html

Santa Cruz Mountain Elevation

·ecology by design, LLC

These clients have a house where no exterior wall corner is 90 degrees! All angles are 60 or 120 degrees! So.. the stairs were going to be the same in order not to look out of place or thoughtless. The angle looks sharp, and now my clients can get down to the lower yard. Some native redwood forest plants in the side and front yards as well.

Marvelous Mid Century

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Mid-sized midcentury side yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway, a small patio, and a variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. I included a selection of plants that provide a variety of heights, colors and textures. A great alternative to water- thirsty lawns, especially important for Northern California gardens. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/midcenturymodern.html © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Palo Alto Eichler

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco.

Memorial Mid Century

Mockingbird Home

This midcentury gem was in need a little detailing outside. By using an open trellis detail from the existing fence, we were able to break up the long empty walls of the facade and provide just the right detail to this modern landscape.

Mid-century Modern Now

Robert Leeper Landscapes

Ed Lehmann
This is an example of a midcentury garden in Austin.

Chino Canyon Residence

Hundred Mile House

Photo of a midcentury garden in Los Angeles.

Riverside Mid-Century Modern Landscape

Cascade Outdoor Design

After working with this client on their home a few years ago, we were given the opportunity to create a landscape design for one of their multi-family properties. The goal was to create a landscape that not only enhances the property and fits the style of the building, but is also as cost effective and low maintenance as possible. We achieved this by keeping a limited plant palette, utilizing gravel and artificial turf, and exploring various options for hardscape and screening to achieve the desired look without blowing the budget. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos by East Coast Virtual Tours

Malibu Crest

Studio Bracket

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury side yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Small Retro Condo Garden- after

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy (after photos) www.meganmaloy.com
This is an example of a small midcentury backyard shaded garden for winter in New York with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Vista House

The Design Laboratory

Jacob Costello
This is an example of a midcentury garden in Phoenix.

Villa Park II 2016

xeristyle | exterior | design

Photo of a midcentury front yard xeriscape in Orange County with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Beadle Buddy

The Ranch Mine

Midcentury side yard xeriscape in Phoenix with a vegetable garden.

Modern Oasis

Charter Oak Landscape Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard xeriscape in Other.

Midcentury Grey 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.