Wide steps for safety, curb appeal, contrasting colours, pavers on a 45 degree angle elevates the walkway to another level.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Toronto with with path and concrete pavers.

Beach Front Yard Parking Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

This is an example of a small modern front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Toronto with concrete pavers.

Modern Front Garden

Lucy Bravington Design

Lucy Bravington
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway for summer in West Midlands with natural stone pavers.

Beverly Hills Fencing, Security Gate & Pedestrian Gate

Royalty Garage Doors & Gates

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun driveway in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Modern Masterpiece

VisionScapes

Set in the community of Eagle Ridge, this is a masterpiece of modern design and outdoor luxury. An exposed aggregate driveway complete with a secondary entrance was designed around the 50 to 60 year old birch tree in the front yard. The rebuilt and redesigned composite upper deck afforded an opportunity to create a space that was 100% waterproof below by using a torch on a membrane and a floating sleeper system for the upper deck. 10mm glass completes the expansive views of the backyard and the pool area. The two-sided gas fireplace offers unmatched ambiance in the hot tub with elegance in the covered sitting area directly on the adjacent side of the hot tub. The custom stainless steel spa is just steps from the expansive pool deck that surrounds the heated in ground pool. A large grass area surrounded by shrubs set in black mulch is the perfect contrast and finish this modern masterpiece. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes

Espalier Lemon Tree
Photo of a large modern front yard full sun driveway in Melbourne with a garden path.

Driveway Entrance column

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Burlington with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

JARDIN ACTUAL 2

Juan Casla

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard driveway in Madrid with a garden path.

Eco-Friendly Driveway Design

Techo-Bloc

These modern front entrance steps were inspired by our Graphix retaining wall and our Raffinato wall caps! The Graphix wall’s varying depths and unique but simple installation process creates a 3 dimensional visual effect. The mix of smooth and chiseled textures add another factor of visual interest to this wall, making it perfect for design lovers and those seeking something sleek and out of the box The smooth look of the Raffinato collection brings modern elegance to your tailored spaces. Use these as wall caps for the Raffinato wall, as step treads on your outdoor steps or around pools as your modern pool coping option.

Driveway and Concrete Stairs

Royal Stone Landscaping & Design Ltd.

Photo of a modern front yard driveway in Toronto with a garden path.

Siesta Key Modern images

BORDEN Landscape Design

Expansive modern front yard full sun driveway in Tampa with concrete pavers for winter.

GRASS PYRAMIDS

S I N G E R

Grass plus pyramids equals one dramatic lawn in Laguna Beach By Kathleen N. Brenzel | Photography by Bret Gum PYRAMIDS ARE MADE for climbing. That's what architect Ryan Singer realized the first time he clambered atop one of the two 8-footers shown here. "I could see everything—the ocean and the house I designed—from a fresh perspective," he says. "It was amazing." Then he did what any kid would want to do: "I sat down and slid to the bottom." The pyramids flank an entry walk in front of a home in Laguna Beach, California. Made of hard-packed clay soil (excavated during a driveway remodel) and covered by plastic mesh, each rises from a 12-foot square in-ground concrete retaining wall. Drip tubing beneath the mesh irrigates the soft fescue grass. So how do you mow a nearly vertical lawn? It's not so hard as it looks: Start with a reel mower near the base, and then take a little off the top with a string trimmer.

Covered/Uncovered Outdoor Living

Water & Earth Landscape Design

New front yard layout. Concrete steppers to from door with small seating/greating space.
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway for summer in San Francisco with a garden path, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Jardín moderno con encanto

queiruga Paisajistas

Detalle dede la pradera y los parterres perrimetrales. Para adornar el muro medianero, se optó por la instalaciób de trillajes de hierro lacado en el color del enfoscado y la plantación de trachelospermun jasminoides. Con esto queremos crear la sensación de estar rodeados por un muro verde.

Santa Clara front yard

CF Green Designs

Kelsey Bisordi
Design ideas for a modern front yard driveway in San Francisco.

Landscapes

Amazing Outdoors Miami

This modern landscape not only includes a tropical essence from the palms and bromeliads, also adding lush foliage from the topiaries, and the colorful flowering shrubs.

Butterfly House | Los Angeles

Amy J Smith Photography

AmyJSmith.com
Design ideas for a large modern front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Wohnhaus Raeren (Belgien)

Naturstein Vonderhecken

gebrauchtes Strassenpflaster Blaubasalt Format 9x11cm Naturstein Vonderhecken
Inspiration for a large modern driveway in Other with natural stone pavers.

MODA

Isola Homes

Courtyard view of community
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard driveway in Seattle.

Modern Driveway Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Modern 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 modern 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 Modern Garden for Your Home

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