My Houzz: Mid Century Modern Revival in Denver

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On Site Landscape

Denver Modern Fence Samples

Denver Modern Fence

Three foot monument fence with 6 foot redwood privacy fence.

Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Low-profile landscape plantings under the arching redbud create focus on the front entry while walking through the garden. Rectilinear containers amplify the mid-century modern lines of the home.

Mid Century Modern Reno

Reiko Feng Shui Design

Serenity Sward Retreat - Backyard Day 2

Elevatus Design Studio Inc.

Malibu Crest

Studio Bracket

Mid-Century Architecture With Beautiful Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Natural bluestone paver walkways, stately pillar containers and Craftsman-style landscape lighting are the perfect outdoor pairings for this to-a-T mid-century architectural beauty. (Jan Johnsen, designer)

Toowong - Palm Springs Inspired Courtyard

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au

Mid-century Modern Now

Robert Leeper Landscapes

Ed Lehmann

Mid Century xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Pool to Garden Reservoir

jGROW

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A bluestone stepper path connects the front and rear spaces. Two large spheres are nested into the landscape bed as an homage to mid-century design. Intimate seating and a gas fire pit are visible in the background.

Mid-Century Front Yard - Bayside, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Overall photo of the front yard with new foundation plantings. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Sculptural agaves, succulents and California native plants punctuate the front landscape complementing the “arroyo seco” rain garden studded with boulders and branches. The rain garden catches 50% of the stormwater runoff from the roof and infiltrates it into the soil. The remaining 50% of the runoff goes to a second rain garden in the back yard.

Mid-Century Modern Delight

jGROW

MCM Look / Blending Materials

Princeton Design Collaborative

Pivot Gate extends the architecture of the home and conceals the side utility yard . photo by Jeffery Edward Tryon

Arthur Erickson - West Vancouver

Terraform Landscaping

Nicole Gurney Photography

Midcentury Green Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 Midcentury Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.