The gorgeous swing seat, set opposite the pond for maximum enjoyment, facing south to catch our precious Northern sunlight!
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Rocha Apartment, Barcelona

CaSA - Colombo and Serboli Architecture

Roberto Ruiz - www.robertoruiz.eu
Small scandinavian backyard garden in Barcelona with a vertical garden.

Council Ring - Fire Pit

kday72

Our first fire! Designed by: ENVIRONMENTS Studio
Inspiration for a large scandinavian backyard full sun garden in Chicago with a fire feature.

Georgetown Ave Garden by Growsgreen

Growsgreen Landscape Design

Growsgreen Landscape Design, photo by Caitlin Atkinson.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

The Modern Scandinavian

Fawn Renae Designs

My clients knew their house didn't match their modern Scandinavian style. Located in South Charlotte in an older, well-established community, Sara and Ash had big dreams for their home. During our virtual consultation, I learned a lot about this couple and their style. Ash is a woodworker and business owner; Sara is a realtor so they needed help pulling a vision together to combine their styles. We looked over their Pinterest boards where I began to envision their mid-century, meets modern, meets Scandinavian, meets Japanese garden, meets Monterey style. I told you I love making each exterior unique to each homeowner! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The backyard was top priority for this family of 4 with a big wish-list. Sara and Ash were looking for a she-shed for Sara’s Peleton workouts, a fire pit area to hangout, and a fun and functional space that was golden doodle-friendly. They also envisioned a custom tree house that Ash would create for their 3-year-old, and an artificial soccer field to burn some energy off. I gave them a vision for the back sunroom area that would be converted into the woodworking shop for Ash to spend time perfecting his craft. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This landscape is very low-maintenance with the rock details, evergreens, and ornamental grasses. My favorite feature is the pops of black river rock that contrasts with the white rock

Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton

Artisan Landscapes

Finn P Photography
Large scandinavian backyard full sun formal garden in Other with a garden path and gravel for summer.

Living Garden

STEM Landscape Architecture & Design

Brent Wilson Photography, (night photos) 'Gardens at Night' photography.
Design ideas for a scandinavian backyard garden for spring in Melbourne.

Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Like all projects this garden had a budget, we prefer to call this “An Investment”. The best place to start is with a design and materials specification. It’s at this point we can offer an accurate quotation and show off exactly what we can achieve within the budget.

Cobham

The London Gardener Ltd

We were asked to design and plant the driveway and gardens surrounding a substantial period property in Cobham. Our Scandinavian clients wanted a soft and natural look to the planting. We used long flowering shrubs and perennials to extend the season of flower, and combined them with a mix of beautifully textured evergreen plants to give year-round structure. We also mixed in a range of grasses for movement which also give a more contemporary look.

BARNES

User

Design ideas for a scandinavian backyard garden in London.

Projekt: Järfälla

Bengtsson Design

Eva Bengtsson
Photo of a small scandinavian backyard garden in Stockholm.

Das Wohnzimmer im Garten

Rinn Beton- und Naturstein

Eine Idylle auf der Terrasse. Der Essbereich mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht. Die Pflastersteine ergänzen durch ihre ruhige geradlinige Wirkung das Gestaltungsbild des Gartens.

Outdoor Living Space Dunbar

Blossoming Gardens Garden Design

An outdoor space for relaxing, cooking and bathing surrounded by nature.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian backyard full sun garden for summer in Edinburgh with brick pavers and a wood fence.

Jardin Boadilla del Monte

Maria del Valle Interiorismo

Se contacto para una renovación completa de la zona exterior de la vivienda. La idea planteada por el Estudio fue darle un aire más actual con un cierto aire nórdico, en el que la madera pasara a tener más protagonismo. Se planteo una renovación completa de todos los elementos internos de la zona (solados, revestimientos, mobiliario, plantaciones, iluminación, riego, decoración..) y a la vez que se saneaban, recuperaban y reforzaban todos los elementos estructurales del jardín. La jardinera de obra, se renovó por completo tanto en estructura como en plantaciones, basadas en suculentas de diversos tipos, que le otorgaran un aire minimalista. El mobiliario y la decoración se renovó por completo. Se establecieron dos zonas de reunión. Una más formal con sofás y mesas de apoyo para comidas o cenas para compartir y otra más tipo chill out, para descansar y leer con un aire más étnico.

Tuolumne

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Photo of a large scandinavian backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Santa Barbara with gravel and a wood fence.

Bromma

Bengtsson Design

Inspiration for a scandinavian backyard formal garden in Stockholm with natural stone pavers.

Сад в сосновом лесу/Garden in a pine forest

Anna Vedeneyeva

Inspiration for a small scandinavian backyard shaded garden for spring in Other with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

自然素材溢れる【ガーデン外構】で四季を楽しめるお庭に

株式会社テオリアランバーテック

＜施工内容＞・ウッドデッキ（間接照明埋め込み）　・ウッドフェンス　・パーゴラ（藤棚）・花壇　・MUKUタイル　・植栽　・木製物置　・軒天塗装 ◆塗装色：無色 ◆注入薬剤：ACQ
Photo of a scandinavian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a wood fence.

ガゼボのある庭

あいランドスケープ

Photo of a scandinavian backyard full sun garden in Other.

Jardin Boadilla del Monte

Maria del Valle Interiorismo

Scandinavian Backyard Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Garden for Your Home

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