Paved driveway at end of block adds interest and minimizes the slope of the drive, complete with flagstone borders.

Berkshire Manor House

The Garden Design Company

Once bare verge is now a riot of colour with this wonderful wildflower mix.

Landscape and Patio Project

BARRETT LAWN CARE

Landscape and paver patio project in the Twin Cities metro by BLC. We installed new vinyl edging in the foundation beds, mulch, and Fieldstone boulders in the landscape beds. We used a Silver Creek step unit and pavers to install a new paver patio and steps. We also installed Chilton flagstone steppers on the side of the home.

Unilock Front Entrance and Driveway with Town Hall paver

Unilock

With more substantial proportions than Copthorne®, Town Hall is cast from original brick street pavers and offers a distressed, time-worn appearance. As well, with Unilock’s ever-increasing focus on permeable pavers, Town Hall has been designed to satisfy both traditional and permeable installation methods.

Applewood Rd

ROYAL Decks and Landscapes

Hardscape

Smartscapes

Striking architecture in Del Mar, California

Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.

Amelia B. Lima

Contemporary Driveway

katie_shoemaker23

Contemporary style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Bu 80 mm pavers.

Encino Hills Contemporary

ecocentrix landscape architecture

John Feldman

Schenkel

Metalrevelations

Entry gate,cut out designs copper patina

Roseville House

Melocco and Moore Architects

Photos by Paul Gosney.

Corona Del Mar

Aqua-Link Pools and Spas

Built By Aqua-Link Pools and Spas. Engineered by Watershape Consulting Designed by Garden Studio

Unilock Artline Front Entrance with Lineo Wall and Pillar

Unilock

The long, clean lines of new Artline reflects an emerging trend to minimalist, modern outdoor designs. Look for Artline in an exclusive number of colors that can be used separately or combined together to create graphic interest.

Capitola Beach House

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Huettl

Rambler Revival

Kirkland Land Care

Our Work

All Seasons Maintenance & Design

Interface

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Napa County

DeLopez Landscaping

Driveway Border

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

To help provide a clean edge to balance the complex wildness of the meadow we installed a border of Panicum 'Cloud Nine' which gets 6-7' tall when full grown. Photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal

Native Edge Landscape

After this home was completely rebuilt in the established Barton Hills neighborhood, the landscape needed a reboot to match the new modern/contemporary house. To update the style, we replaced the cracked solid driveway with concrete ribbons and gravel that lines up with the garage. We built a retaining to hold back the sloped, problematic front yard. This leveled out a buffer space of plantings near the curb helping to create a welcoming accent for guests. We also introduced a comfortable pathway to transition through the yard into the new courtyard space, balancing out the scale of the house with the landscape.

Contemporary Driveway Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 Contemporary Garden for Your Home

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