A super small side yard garden measures 30' long x 8'wide, and incorporates, a raised ipe deck, raised custom steel planters, paver patio, custom sliding gate, new fence, an inground fire feature, and grill. North facing next to a three-story condo

Contemporary update for a 1950s corner lot

Brown Dion Design

A 1950's home gets a big update with new fencing, arbors, rear deck, and front gate. Working with a skilled finish carpenter, we created a beautiful new fence to enclose this family-friendly yard. A small lawn provides space to play and enjoy, while California natives and complimentary shrubs surround the yard. Mature trees are protected with natural wood chip mulch. Rock mulch surrounds the 5-foot perimeter of the house with a few low fuel plants for a fire-safe landscape appropriate to the California foothills.

Asian Style wood Gate

Derue Designs

Lakefront Idyll - Garden Gate

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

Garden Gate

Mission Adaptation

GYPASS

Sur les terrains en pente, trouver des produits adaptables à toutes les configurations est complexe. Les portails et clôtures GYPASS nuancent les niveaux d'ouvertures en toutes occasions. Donc, pour nos aménagements extérieurs, nous avons opté pour un portail droit battant SNOPE de la gamme INFINI en ouverture 1/3 et 2/3 en harmonie avec sa clôture Barreaudée en RAL 9007.

Berkeley Modern Meets Craftsman

Art Garden Design

This Berkeley property had overgrown vines, concaving fences, rotted deck, dead lawn, broken concrete, and poor drainage. After removing about 30 yards of soil from this lot, we were able to begin leveling and sculpting the landscape. We installed new concrete pathways, synthetic lawn, custom swing and arbor, Thermory wood decking with metal railings, paver patio with masonry stone wall seating, and stone mosaic water feature with stainless steel wire to match. Many elements tied together nicely in this modern Berkeley backyard.

Orange, CA - Full Yard Remodel

Colorworks Landscape Design

Transformed the ordinary into extraordinary! Our latest project in Orange, CA included a complete makeover: out with the old plants and concrete, in with a brand new yard! From a stylish walkway to lush plants, trees, and premium synthetic turf – every detail matters. Drip irrigation, landscape lighting, and a charming wood gate add the finishing touches. Designer: Armando Enriquez

Modern cottage garden

Roeder Landscape Design Ltd

The client has ducks and wanted to keep them out of the main garden area so this gate and fence was installed to divide the space and keep the ducks out.

Estate garden with contemporary features

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

San Juan Capistrano ||||

Altera Landscape

Landscape Architect: V3 Studio Berzunza / Photography: Jeri Koegel

East Vancouver Front Garden Project

Take Root Gardens

A stained cedar fence with entrance path leading into the garden

Fox_Creek Landscape

Morgan Howarth Photography

exterior landscaping with pool, spa, twilight, Gate Surrounds

Bespoke Decorative Driveway Gate

Stark and Greensmith

A bespoke driveway gate made to maximise the customers privacy. The gate is made of aluminium and, seen in our rust powder coat finish, made to imitate Corten steel.

Audrey St

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

Front Entry with floating stairs

Berkeley Modern Meets Craftsman

Art Garden Design

Cougar Mountain Residence

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends

Clearwater Horizontal Cedar Entry

Hunter's Woods Outdoors

Western Red Cedar with hidden fully welded aluminum frame and no visible fasteners.

East Vancouver Front Garden Project

Take Root Gardens

A stained cedar fence with entrance path leading into the garden

Estate garden with contemporary features

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Amersham Entertaining Garden

Chiltern Garden Design

New composite gates echo the traditional style of the front of the house, whilst creating secure parking behind the gate and secure access to the rear garden.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with a Gate

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.