Photo of a traditional garden in Chicago with brick pavers.

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.

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Design ideas for a traditional garden in Tokyo.

Zilker Native Chic

Native Edge Landscape

his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.

Gabions and Welding Create a Beautiful Blend

Agassiz Landscape Group

Inspiration for a traditional garden in Phoenix.

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WoodEver Carpentry & Joinery

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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.

Hennesy

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Hidden Leaf Productions
Traditional garden in Sydney.

Bee Garden / Apiary

Ivy & Bloom

An under-utilised corner of the garden was transformed into a romantic apiary, or bee-yard, featuring brightly painted hives and vintage furniture. The pebbles are a practical surface for working on the hives and retain water for the plants. Plants selected are a mix of bee-friendly perennials, herbs and vegetables, including dahlia, salvia leucanthe, anenome japonica and dianthus, buckwheat, blue kale, rhubarb, and silver lemon thyme. Woolly thyme, festuca coxii and purple alyssum soften the pebbles. Photos by Dee McQuillan

Un été Bohème

Archi'M

Le retour des beaux jours nous donne qu’une seule envie, vivre dehors ! Comme dans une cuisine traditionnelle, tous les matériaux sont permis : Un plan de travail en granit noir Zimbabwe, des façades bois, un bar et un espace de repas confortables. Cette cuisine a tout ce dont on peut rêver ! Bien exposée, elle permet de cuisiner dehors à l’abris du vent, du soleil ou encore de l’orage, pour profiter de l’été en toutes circonstances. Ici la cuisine au style Bohème chic apporte un coin convivial et chaleureux dans le jardin.

Custom Planters

Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.

Salvaged cedar decking turned into a tiered vertical planter.
Photo of a traditional backyard full sun garden in Chicago with a container garden.

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.

Small space transformation

New Roots Landscaping

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Custom Outdoor Entertaining

Lee Anne Cowart Interiors

Traditional garden in Atlanta.

SW Portland Juniper Timber Retaining Wall

Grasstains LLC.

Inspiration for a traditional garden in Portland.

Bucaro, Laval 2 Project

Laniel Prodamex

Bucaro
Traditional garden in Montreal.

eco friendly front garden

catherine clancy garden design

catherine clancy this front garden is in a conservation area, and we wanted to keep it looking like a garden but also use the driveway and parking space. my clients also wanted the garden to look like it has always been there, and I think we achieved this!

Pallet sofas

Cityscape Projects Ltd

Traditional garden in London.

Puit en gneiss

Les Jardins d'Olivier

Réalisation d'un puit d'agrémentation
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun garden in Clermont-Ferrand.

Projet Garneau

Paysagistes Art Patio

Design ideas for a traditional garden in Montreal.

Shabby-Chic Style Grey Garden 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.