In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Contemporary Craftsman Landscape Lighting - Brookfield

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The birch grove at uplift at dusk. Westhauser Photography

Upper Beach 2 - Front Yard Parking Pad

Green Apple Landscaping

Tree And Shrubs For Modern Landscape

Big Rock Landscaping

Mixing contemporary shrubs with mature aspens creates a space that feels modern without sacrificing the shade and maturity of the trees.

Dublin 8 Renovation

IBIS Construction

Contemporary Screen Wall

Conscious Environments Inc.

A walkway is bordered with synthetic lawn and drought tolerant landscape w/ Australian natives and succulents. Mexican Beach cobble and white precast concrete are additional accents to this space.

English Modernist in Santa Monica

Bosler Earth Design

Poplar

Uncommon Ground Landscape Design

Modern/contemporary landscape design renderings in Oakville Ontario.

Boulder Retaining Walls

Big Rock Landscaping

Using boulders as a retaining wall in this modern backyard gave us space to add lawn and ornamental grasses to the space.

Small Garden Design and Build

Richard Walters Garden Design

A small shady back garden area designed for young professionals as a beautiful entertaining area.

Magnolia Modern

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

This newly constructed home was in need of an outdoor living space and streetscape in a matching contemporary Northwest style. Our studio composed a landscape with an improved entry sequence, balancing the need for personal privacy alongside a distinctive public face. A steel framed gabion basket wall provides a crisp edge and doubles as retaining for the private patio behind the horizontal board fence. The courtyard oasis with a new deck is enclosed by warm wooden fencing set on top of the contrasting raw texture of a gabion retaining wall that acts as a backdrop to bold streetscape plantings.

Eden View At the Lake

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Perennials and annuals combine in this stunning copper pot. Tall grasses combine with trailing clematis and annual Calibrachoa.

Synthetic Turf Driveway

Earth Design Synthetic Turf

"Haus im Hof" - Neubau Einfamilienwohnhaus Köln Sülz

Ewen Architektur Innenarchitektur

Foto: marcwinkel.de

Saunahaus mit Pool

Gartenhauptdarsteller

Red Wood Vertical Boards

LA FENCE CRAFT

Full renovation project in Los Angeles. Mulholland/Laural

Eden Builders

Contemporary Moorpark

Aurora Outdoors

Hollywood

Campion Walker Landscapes

Николина Гора

ASK-land

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.