This is an example of a contemporary exterior in London.

Design ideas for a contemporary patio in London.

Contemporary garden in Surrey with a water feature.

Design ideas for an asian side yard garden in London with natural stone pavers.

John Davies
Photo of an asian backyard garden in London.

M&K Gardens
This is an example of a contemporary sloped garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.

This is an example of an asian garden in London.

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard patio in London with concrete pavers and no cover.

The finished garden, an abundance of plants compliment the design of this garden.
This is an example of a contemporary patio in London.

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard patio in Surrey with no cover.

urban tropical Antonia Schofield
Tropical patio in London with a container garden and no cover.

Photo of a transitional backyard full sun garden in London.

A contemporary water rill garden, calm, peaceful and light, with crisp diamond cut sandstone paving, rendered planters, contrasting gravel which glitters in the sun, flanked by Beech and Hornbeam hedging. The gardens surround an 18th Century farmhouse, open to the public between April and September each year. For more information please visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk

This is an example of a contemporary deck in London.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in London with concrete pavers and no cover.

Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Photo of a large contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Chicago with a container garden.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in London.

Photo of a contemporary deck in London.

Small courtyards and outdoor spaces can be just as homely as large gardens and should be seen as an extension of the interior. By picking out the planting with a couple of spiked garden lights and highlighting the brick wall texture with wall downlights, you can draw focus to the elements you want to see. Photo Credits: Tom St Aubyn