Dana Point Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Mountain View Square

kds design group

Exterior addition to rear elevation to an existing ranch style home.

This terraced garden replaces an old sports court. The court is still serving as the patios in the middle terrace. Natural Bluestone was integrated in additional patios by the house and the lower terrace. The lower terrace serves as a water slowing drywell but is an excellent place to sit by an open fire pit and watch the Alpenglow on Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams or watch the dancing city lights.

FERRIS™ AT NIGHT

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This award-winning landscape design turned a suburban yard into a coveted destination. The artfully selected stone pairings compliment the home beautifully. ORIJIN STONE Ferris™ Limestone pool paving, Friesian™ Limestone custom pool coping, Bronson™ Basalt custom wall caps & fireplace hearth, Alder™ Limestone wall stone & fireplace veneer. North Oaks, MN residence. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Dreamscapes Landscaping & Design, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Drew Gray Photography

Outdoor Living Space

Planika UK

Backyard Poolside

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas

ForeverLawn synthetic grass softens this unique space just off the pool house.

Sorrel

Cross Creek Landscape Design + Build

Extending the outdoor living space to include a space with a beautiful fire feature under the stars. Gravel pathways lead around the property for the homeowner's personal walking path.

Hawthorn Project

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

This private patio was built with steel screens and an outdoor fireplace. It is enclosed with stone seat walls and accented with lighting to make this patio enjoyable any time of day.

North London Contemporary Courtyard Garden

Aoba Landscapes

A contemporary fireplace acts the main focal point within this contemporary North London garden. Planting spills over the Limestone paving with steps leading down ton easy to maintain composite deck. Construction: Azara Landscapes Design: Sheila Jack Landscapes Photography: Lisa Linder

Landscape Design

WINN Design+Build

Urban Outdoor Living Room

GreenBird

GreenBird Gardening Ltd

Bye Bye Sports Court

Petros Design

Dana Point Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Barrington Hills Residence

Grant and Power Landscaping

Garden Make over

S & S Building Services

Backyard Poolside

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas

ForeverLawn synthetic grass between marble tile pavers creates a contemporary pool deck.

Kent

James Lee Landscape Design

The rear of this Beckenham house was extensively remodelled to create a stunning new kitchen with a balcony overlooking the garden, and with a basement room that doubles up as a spa and play area. The basement was built with bi-folding glass doors that open all the way across the large room, and which meant that the space flowed beautifully outside into a lower level terrace. This was designated as the main relaxing space and our design incorporates a sunken hot tub and a fire place, with outdoor lighting and speakers. The palette of greys reflected the colours selected for the house interior. For the upper terrace level we designed an outdoor kitchen incorporating a built-in bbq and sink, with space for a large dining table and sun loungers.

RB73 Quaruba Outdoor Fires

Redefining Woodburners

Contemporary outdoor living space, complete with decked seating area and outdoor wood stove, Quaruba from RB73. Available in three sizes, and a choice of fixed legs of wheels. All models include glass doors and smoke pipe.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Fireplace

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.