Outdoor Elevated Garden With Pergola

Integrity Landscape Services LLC

Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence

Smalls Landscaping

One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.

North Norfolk Barn Conversion

Stephane Lustig Garden Design

Contemporary garden design for a North Norfolk barn conversion.

Contemporary Retreat

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Night view with low voltage pathway and garden lighting enhance the beauty of this expansive back yard landscape remodel that has been transformed into a relaxing outdoor retreat. The remodel includes a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Modern Front Walk

Big Rock Landscaping

Beautiful modern home in the hills of Lehi, Utah. Gorgeous views accented by tasteful modern design and details.

Home on the Range

BARRETT STUDIO architects

Michael Shopenn Photography

Harrington - Lake Minnetonka

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Cistern Project

Pearson Landscape Services

Zoysia turf grass with limestone retaining wall and cistern. whales tongue agave below

2014 Pinecrest Residence 1 year later

Landscaping by Steve Blaum

Monica Sarduy

Court Yard

Pearson Landscape Services

View of corten steel planter with boxwood hedge, black gravel and concrete stepping stones

Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural Fence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane Made of 300, 10-foot steel blades set upright 8 inches apart, the award winning Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural fence was designed for a home in Berwyn, Pennsylvania as a yard sculpture that also keeps deer out. Made of COR-TEN, a steel alloy that eliminates the need for painting and maintains a rich, dark rust color without corroding, the fence stanchions were cut with a plasma cutter from sheets of the alloy. Each blade stands 8 feet above grade, set in concrete 3 feet below, weighs 80-90 pounds and is 5/8 inch thick. The profile of the blades is an irregular trapezoid with no horizontal connections or supports. Only the gate has two horizontal bars, and each leaf weighs 1200 pounds.

San Roque Get-a-Way

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Naturalist Stone Fire Pit, adirondack chairs and boulder bench make for a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere

NN Residence

Mikhail Kozlov Architecture and Landscape design

Water Features

MOD Construction, LLC

Outdoor water feature

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.

Our first bbq storage cabinet

Hand Crafted Projects

This is our first contemporary, made to measure bbq storage unit, to order yours go to our website.

Richmond Garden

User

Finished in September 2019 after an 18 month build, this residential garden in Richmond features dual level sawn Yorkstone dining terraces with bespoke steps, a 12m wide living wall, and a water future that runs the length of the garden, starting as a natural stream and ending in a Corten steel rill. All of the hard landscaping in this garden is bespoke, specifically tailored for this scheme. The garden is divided in distinct zones; close to the house it is formal in character with crisp clean lines of sawn Yorkstone paving. The lowest terrace includes an Iroko bench with outdoor seat cushions, creating a comfortable lounge area beneath the living wall. Deep Yorkstone steps lead up to a dining terrace and then up again to a lawn with planted boarders. Stepping-stones lead through the lawn to a productive area, screened from view by bespoke louvered timber screens. Individual lights placed between timber fins create a dramatic lighting effect. Lighting is a key part of the garden at night, all of the steps are under-lit and the rill is illuminated with an elegant strip of light. At the rear of the garden a bespoke timber clad outbuilding is situated in a more naturalistic woodland area. Here the plating is looser, less formal and includes a natural stream area where the water feature emerges from a dish carved out of a Yorkstone boulder. A seam of Yorkstone runs through the garden tying the individual spaces together, from the terraces, to the bespoke curved pathway winding alongside the stream to the rear exit.

Contemporary 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.