We remodelled a garden we installed some 5 years earlier as the children had grown older and our client wanted an outdoor room to use as a gym, snug and have a separate area within the pod for garden storage. Podspace were commissioned to design a bespoke pod to fully utilise the width of the garden. We then worked our new planting around to give a generous lounge area in which to enjoy the sun, while still keeping the dining area close to the house. A wide path was used to connect the spaces and many of our original and now mature plants were kept. We added new planting borders which were planted with more structural and varied evergreens to create 'cloud' hedges.

Backyard Renovation in West Los Angeles

Prime Gardens Inc

Backyard Renovation Design and Installation

Dining in style

greencube garden and landscape design

Outdoor kitchen, vertical living art panels and sunken garden. This small rear garden won a prestigious national award from the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). We have used sustainable Larch cladding on the retaining walls, a combination of granite plank paving and decking, softened with a mixed palette of shrubs, grasses and perenials to create a multi-purpose family garden used for cooking, entertaining and play.

Constable road

Hall Landscaping & Design

A contemporary design with a hint towards my clients retro tastes. Beautiful dry stone walls, oak sleepers, limestone paving and corten steel blend well to give a chic and usable space.

Windermere Garden

Britton Shepard Landscapes

Front entry with sculptural plant selections.

EXTERIOR AUDIO

Comprehensive Security Protection, Inc.

This outdoor koi pond was set up for yoga/meditation. The use of architectural landscape components allowed us to seamlessly blend background music into the scenery. For example, what looks like rocks are really high fidelity speakers.

Townhouse garden

Neil Jones Design

Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

Cedar Privacy Screens

Farwest Landscape Design - Boise

Each cedar partition or screen is 7'H x 8'W.

Various Designs

DOD Architects

Contemporary Garden 2

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

Looking into the garden from the house. The entire rear wall is glass, so the garden is very visible from inside the house. The main patio is at the same level as the internal floor height, and then you step up to the main lawn. This makes the garden seem more spacious and generous. Richard Brown Photography Ltd

Downtown Modern Townhouse- Backyard

Stephen Wang + Associates Architects

Manhattan Downtown Modern Backyard

Herb garden nestled in gravel

Everett Garden Designs

Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border

The Crafted Garden

Shade perennial border in spring using spring-blooming plants that will give way to maturing summer species. Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', Camassia, Columbine. Design, execution, photo - Susan Irving

Washington Str Remodel

vaso peritos interior design

Josephine Remodel

WA Design Architects

wa design

Seattle Landscape Elements

Architectural Elements

Architectural Elements had the opportunity to provide several landscape elements to the front, side, and back areas of a a Seattle residence. We provided several patinated, steel privacy walls that conformed to the various rocks in their landscape. We fabricated and installed a matching gate with wooden slats; a huge, entryway with pivoting door; railings; and a pergola for their BBQ area.

Contemporary Metal Outdoor Garden Sculpture - Reaching Out Blue by Jon Allen

Jon Allen Fine Metal Art

A pair of wavering metal ribbons rise up from their base in a dual V-shape, their fluttering arms reaching outward and upward together. The graceful contemporary curves of this metal sculpture are colored a pure blue, and the texture on their metal surfaces makes them glow and glimmer in sunlight. Dimensions: - Approximately 40"H x 33"L x 7"D including the 14" artistically textured wooden base. - Ready to secure to a patio, deck or garden stone with the included pre-drilled mounting plate for easy installation.(Screws not included) Color: Blue Please note: custom pieces are available for your size and color specifications.

Entryways/ Driveways

Aspen Falls Landscape & Construction

Belgard

A Sense of Place

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

In keeping with the informal qualities of the property, mature trees and a carefully chosen plant palette compose the naturalistic setting.

Lueders Stone Front Walkway

Eden Garden Design

Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Contemporary Formal Garden 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.