Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.

Here we create a quiet destination garden around a pergola. The grape vines create a cool shady area where you can relax in the hammock and enjoy a book and a cool beverage.

KMLD

katie moss landscape design

Design ideas for a traditional backyard garden for summer in Los Angeles.

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

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.

The Stack

Unique Homestays

Photo of an expansive traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Cornwall with decking.

Gazon, massif et olivier

Jardin d'échoppe - Bordeaux - France

Photo of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Bordeaux with with pond and decking.

A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold

Joanne Alderson Design

A traditional Cotswold garden of rooms. This is the side entrance with topiary & a rope swag covered in clematis. The designer is Jo Alderson Phillips

Romantic Guesthouse Garden

Dear Garden Associates, Inc.

The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.
Traditional backyard garden in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers for summer.

French country home

Catherine Sandin

Photo of an expansive traditional shaded garden for summer in Paris.

Edible and Cut Flower Sculpture Garden

Wild Craft Permaculture

Mark Wolfe Photogrpahy
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with a vegetable garden.

Small space transformation

New Roots Landscaping

This is an example of a small traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Sugar House Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Back Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Rick Laughlin, APLD
Small traditional backyard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with natural stone pavers for summer.

CARTER RESIDENCE

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Marc Mason Landscape services
Large traditional backyard full sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Relaxing city refuge

City Garden Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Atlanta with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Bedstuy, Brooklyn - Planter Installation to Backyard

Dragonetti Brothers Landscapes

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a container garden for summer.

Lakeside Townhouse

Botalia Designs

Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Photo of a small traditional front yard full sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

Moraga Gardening Oasis

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Karley Rose Fountain Grass
Large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers for summer.

Private villa landscape

DalDesign

Large traditional courtyard full sun formal garden in Other with with outdoor playset and natural stone pavers for summer.

Expansive Hidden Gardens Property

Scenic Landscaping

A private seating area amidst the garden space
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with concrete pavers for summer.

Shabby-Chic Style Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.