Courtyard Garden Designer Redfern Sydney

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Our inner-city client in Redfern had a small outdoor courtyard which was impractical and he never used it for entertaining. Vogue and Vine were called in to create a liveable outdoor room and maximise space for seating and entertaining. We put down a new concrete floor and created built in bench seating and garden beds. We broke the space up using different materials and a modern colour palette. We used outdoor sofas and built in cushions to add a touch of glamour and warmth.

San Francisco Cole Valley Modern Tropical

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Path lighting using WAC balance, and accent up lights on Japanese Maple, Phormium and Cordyline Pot provide drama
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Chiswick Contemporary courtyard

Nordland Landscapes

This garden was overgrown and not used at all by the property owners. The homeowners wanted a contemporary courtyard that was family friendly and modern. To achieve this, materials were chosen to match the stylish interior of the house. Also by using lighter coloured material we were able to brighten up the garden. The printed porcelain paving gave a contemporary modern feel whilst introducing added interest. Cedar batten fencing was used to clad the boundaries to minimise the oppressive feel of the high boundaries and to introduce more light into the garden. The cedar timber floating bench now provides a place to sit and entertain. It is also the perfect height for the clients’ children to use as a play bench. To brighten up the dull and dark corner by the french doors, the original steps were clad in beautiful blue and grey encaustic tiles to add much needed colour and interest in an area that had been previously neglected. This contemporary courtyard is now bright and welcoming and used by the property owners and their children on a daily basis.

Vegetable Gardens

Eden Condensed

All cedar U-shaped raised bed with trellis for an organic all-season vegetable and herb garden. Eden Condensed creates custom kitchen gardens for small and large yards.

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

Complete Landscape design & Installation

Lush Gardens Inc

We started with a blank canvas backyard for this brand new home in Los Angeles, California. We maximized the leaving area by adding a large concrete patio, planting to soften the walls, and adding tiles with custom lighting for visual interest.

Front yard Retaining Wall

Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs

Clean new stone walls to keep this sloped front yard looking its best.
Inspiration for a small transitional front yard full sun garden for summer in Toronto with with raised garden bed, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Revamp for an entertaining courtyard

New Vision Co.

For this area we built new Merbau timber stairs to lead to the garage as the existing one was falling apart. We added along the garage wall this small water feature in the raised garden bed along side bamboo. Stepping pavers are also seen between the artificial turf to lead your eye to the stairs from the deck.

Bulimba Garden Renovation

Orterra

Planting surrounding the outdoor dining area.
Inspiration for a small tropical backyard partial sun garden in Brisbane with decking, with raised garden bed and a metal fence.

City road Courtyard Garden Revamp

Taryn Ferris Gardens, Horticulture And Design

This intimate space invites you in, with three arched frame mirrors creating the illusion of a space much larger. The evergreen Trachelospermum jasminoides works to hide the high brick walls creating intimacy and the fragrance in the early evening adds to the feeling of an exotic hanging garden.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Naturesque

Photo of a small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Perth with decking and with raised garden bed.

West Pymble

iCreate Landscape and Design PTY LTD

This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sydney with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Jardin moderne en centre-ville

Garden Project

This is an example of a small modern courtyard full sun garden in Toulouse with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Project | Palm Square

flaura

Our clients wanted to transform the outdoor terrace of their Victorian property in Bermondsey into an al fresco dining spot. We designed a contemporary terrace with plush tropical greenery to pair seamlessly with the modern interior style.

Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London - W11

Brosh Architects

Small courtyard with bespoke bench
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in London with with raised garden bed and decking.

Wimbledon

Amelia Bouquet Garden Design

A compact and modern garden design in Wimbledon with a focus on clean, modern lines and minimalistic planting.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in London with with raised garden bed.

Coastal courtyard garden

jarmanmurphy

Steel water bowl from The Pot Company
Inspiration for a small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Dorset with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Planting redesign

Tilia Garden Design

After removing the over grown shrubs, we planted pretty perennials to provide seasonal interest all year round, which is also low maintenance.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in London with with raised garden bed, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Plant Filled Hackney Garden

Jane Ashley Garden Design

Plant-filled hackney garden with raised beds, two seating areas - one at each end of the garden - and a swath of colourful planting in between. The patios, path and raised beds are made from brick to tone with the house.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Naturesque

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Perth with natural stone pavers and with raised garden bed.

Small Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

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