Ranches

Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai

Nadeem

Contemporary Courtyard

Outerspace Creative Landscaping

The Entertaining Terrace

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Anerley courtyard

Celine Da Silva

Contemporary Driveway

katie_shoemaker23

Contemporary style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Mista Grande pavers.

Floating Bench garden

Living Colour Gardens

Courtyard House Brighton

Warc Studio Architects

"Cookie cutter" edging to opening in paving for Japanese Maple

Milton Residence (In Progress)

Michael D'Angelo Landscape Architecture LLC

Brentwood Grand Modern Mediterranean

Garden Arts & Design

Garden Dublin 4

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Gold Granite Patio and Lollipop Bay Trees and Fern planting in urban Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

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Алексей Долгов - Компания «Ренова»

New Custom Modern Single Family Home in San Francisco

MESH dbs

Pyrmont

The Balcony Garden

This rooftop garden in Sydney is a true testament to how an inner-city apartment can be transformed and softened. We designed the hardwood timber screen and raised planter box, planted with Crasula ovate, in an attempt to break up and soften all the concrete surrounding the balcony. Tom & Jerry Egg Pots with Raphiolepis indica ‘Oriental Pearl’ and under-planted with Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ highlight the corners of the balcony while a large Yucca elephantipes under-planted with Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ sits in a Tom & Jerry Rubix. A cascading Barney Rubble water feature helps to distract from the busy city below. The furniture was designed to create a lounging and dining area with the same rooftop garden. www.thebalconygarden.com.au Photos by Peter Brennan

Cleaver Square II

Maxwell & Company Architects

Double Contemporary Courtyard Gate with Dummy Handle

360 Yardware

Interior view of the double gate built by Russell Fong. The style of gate mimics the home’s front door. Alta gate hardware by 360 Yardware. Photo credit: 360 Yardware

Extension and Refurbishment Dublin 9

Kavanagh and Associates

Sunnyside, back to the basics of landscaping – Beaconsfield

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Sunnyside, back to the basics of landscaping – Beaconsfield A garden design from the most basic materials and striped back to its bare bones. Honest and simple was exactly what the client asked for. The newly refurbished property contained the same materials brief for the interior… Stark and almost unfinished… Concrete in various dimensions, galvanised steel, natural stone and shingle with a very simple planting scheme – Lawn and wild flowers. 36 cubic metres plus were repositioned to other parts of the garden to create the new elevations, there were in excess of 38 cubic metres taken away from site. 24 tonnes of new concrete formed and poured for walls gave this project over 168 tonnes of materials. The Design Austere and stark, straight lines and very little movement away from the straight and narrow. The concrete forms are softened with the sea of gravel. The only planting was the lawn to grow in and around the drive poured concrete and the banks of soil smothered in wild flower seeds. The planting scheme Lawn - Sovereign Turf Wild flower mix - Woodlands Edge and Treasure Chest Hedging - Ligustrum Ovalifolium 1.5 metres high Trees - Prunus Serrula “Tibetan Cherry”, Olea Europaea, Eriobotrya Japonica

Randwick

Harrison's Landscaping

Natalie Hunfalvay

Waterwise Garden

Nouveau Garden Designs

Siggi Heyns

Contemporary White 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.