Colorado Deck and Landscape
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Una piccola serra tutta al femminile

Arching - Architettura d'interni & home staging

Arching - Architettura d'interni & home staging
Small traditional backyard partial sun garden in Milan for spring.

Französisches Flair im Garten

Conway's Recycle Art

Die antike, kleine Sitzgruppe aus der Gegend von Lyon wurde mit Little-Greene-Farben verschönert.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Munich with a retaining wall and decking.

Spring!

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

Ronni Hock photo
Design ideas for a traditional full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path.

Outdoor Living Space

Decorating Den Interiors - Joyce's Team

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Charleston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine

Justine Dewitte

Aménagement du jardin privé pour des particuliers basés à Villennes-sur-Seine. Le jardin entour la maison et est aménagé de petits espaces permettant son utilisation pour différents usages. La conception est pensée avec une cohérence paysagère de l'ensemble de la parcelle. La maison située au centre du jardin, offre des points de vue sur des scènes du jardin. L'ensemble du paysage amène le visiteur à se tourner vers la Seine, clou du spectacle de ce terrain exceptionnel. La terrasse en bois surplombe le jardin et est bordée de massifs de vivaces fleuries et naturelles. Les haies monotones et monospécifiques sont remplacées par des haies champêtres et à leurs pieds des massifs plantés viennent faire du jardin une promenade ponctuée de petits espaces de repos ou de lecture agréable. Co-conception avec Antoine Guibourgé pour Unjardin Réalisation travaux espaces verts MUGO PAYSAGE

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

À la lisière - Jardin

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Bordant la forêt, tapi dans son intimité, le jardin se révèle être un merveilleux écrin pour cette belle maison en meulière. C'est dans une ambiance bucolique et libre, subtilement teintée parfois d'une ambiance plus boisée, que se présente le jardin au visiteur qui n'a de cesse de s'émerveiller de sa dynamique végétale.

Back yard wedding | Artistry Landscaping Design

Artistry Landscape Design

Rustic themed containers with annuals with variegated leaves or white flowers.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded formal garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden and mulch.

CREATION D'UNE ROSERAIRE

PROJARDINS

PROJARDINS
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a garden path and gravel.

Affaccio su Napoli

Architetti Benedini Iannelli

Cena in agrumeto
Design ideas for an expansive traditional sloped full sun garden for spring in Naples.

Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine

Justine Dewitte

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Purple Smoke Bush with Lagerfield Roses
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Lakeside Townhouse

Botalia Designs

Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard full sun garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and mulch.

green path

TOTAL PEISAJ

Large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

À la lisière - Jardin

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Ruheplätzchen im Garten

Conway's Recycle Art

Das filigrane, französische Eisenbett wird auch gerne mal vom Familienhund in Beschlag genommen.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Munich with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Back yard wedding | Artistry Landscaping Design

Artistry Landscape Design

Rustic themed containers with annuals with variegated leaves or white flowers. Some containers were vintage ceramic pipes tied with burlap bows. The client painted garage window frames with a metallic copper.

Villa in Versilia

Arch. Cecilia Bianchini

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun garden for spring in Florence with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

À la lisière - Jardin

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Shabby-Chic Style Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.