365 buxus balls in three rows either side of the drive
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard driveway in Kent.

Paul Kiefer, Specialty Gardens LLC
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Grand Rapids with brick pavers.

Jardin En Essonne

Sophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère

Sophie Durin Paysagiste
Mid-sized traditional sloped driveway in Paris with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Driveway with Lawn Insert

DC Design LLC

The new concrete driveway was poured with a lawn insert to reduce the amount of runoff and to add visual interest to a long concrete driveway.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional side yard shaded driveway for spring in Detroit with a garden path.

West Coast Living

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Tired of freezing bleak winters, this client decided to split her time between Michigan and Southern California. She bought this bright, airy home that epitomizes West Coast living, but the prior owner had not done anything to maintain the garden in many years. The grounds were filled with poorly placed and sickly-looking plants. The new homeowner wanted her garden to be a respite from subzero temperatures, filled year-round with flowers. Deciding what to keep, what to move and what to add, we came up with a plant pallet full of California and Mexico natives, and lots of succulents as well. We added over 1000 plants, filling this property with lush, year-round color that is undeniably Southern Californian.

Patios

Tabor Group Landscape

Alyssa Lee Photography
Design ideas for a traditional front yard partial sun driveway for fall in Minneapolis with a garden path and mulch.

Transformación casa familiar en Madrid

Dafne Vijande - decoración e interiorismo

Revista El Mueble, cuadros WWW.carlosarriaga.blogspot.com
Large traditional backyard driveway in Madrid.

Urban Landscape Design Walk-through of Renovated Ranch Style Home

Land Architect Studio

Urban Landscape Design - Leafmore Creek-Park Hill Area off Clairmont Rd Green Infrastructure in the City of Atlanta. Before and After renovation of the exterior of a 1960s -1970s Ranch Style Home.

Cute Cape

Decorative Interiors

Exterior vintage cape style home
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Other with mulch and a garden path.

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Belgard Paver Driveway
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and mulch.

massifs d'Iris au printemps du jardin

Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur

alexandre Duval
This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Le Havre with a water feature and gravel.

Colorful Fountain Garden with Rock Walkway

All Seasons Landscape Design

Inspiration for a small traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Install Visual Interest

Dearborn Designs & Associates

Bright. Clean. Interesting. Front yard living at it's Best! Create a great front entrance by extending the walkway into the driveway.
Small traditional front yard full sun driveway in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete pavers for summer.

Tudor Restoration

J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.

Tudor restoration from front curb to rear walkway and parking.
This is an example of a traditional driveway in Cincinnati.

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard full sun driveway for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and mulch.

Fence Design

Susan K Bryant Images

Susan Klavohn Bryant
This is an example of a traditional courtyard full sun driveway for summer in Charleston with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Invernadero adosado a casa de invitados

AB estudio

F. Scheffel
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Other with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Front Entrance Renovation

Specialty Gardens

Paul Kiefer, Specialty Gardens LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Grand Rapids with brick pavers.

Front Entrance Renovation

Specialty Gardens

Paul Kiefer, Specialty Gardens LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path and brick pavers.

Large Landscape Project in Sevenoaks

Oakmore Green Ltd

One of my most ambitious projects, three rows of Buxus balls either side of a long drive with 49 Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' and alliums between the Buxus to add colour.

Shabby-Chic Style Driveway Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style Garden for Your Home

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