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Think Outside Gardenshe brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site.
Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house.
A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas.
The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.
Ashworth Design StudioSmall modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Seattle with a rockery and decorative stones.
Warc Studio ArchitectsCustom design built in table that spans over a Japanese maple and onto a seat / retaining wall
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden for autumn in Melbourne with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden for autumn in Melbourne with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Arbordale LandscapingStepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.
UserThis garden design for the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show consisted of 9 regularly spaced reflective pools with planting surrounding each. Inspired by the Roman Baths in Bath, these perfect squares suggested the regularity of the Hypocaust columns and serve as a reminder of the city’s relationship with water.
The concept for the planting is ‘A modern meadow’; the mix of forms and colours is intentionally unusual. Well defined flower heads and shrubs in the foreground contrast against a hazy ‘fluffy’ backdrop evocative of steam rising from the hot spring water.
The use of plants such as euphorbia, lavender, santolina and rosemary combined with breedon gravel paths evoke a mediterranean feel.
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCSoft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer. Less than a year old the planting was installed last October 2019 and now in August, it looks like it has always been there.
Stephanie D PooleThe height of the natural stone wall is 26" and perfect height for sitting. A six inch space between the side walk and the wall is planted with Cerastium tomentosum or snow-in-summer.
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick paving.
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick paving.
Bosler Earth DesignBackyard living area including sitting space, fountain, and stairs to upper level landscape.
©Daniel Bosler Photography
Small contemporary back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Small contemporary back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
UserA private garden designed, with minimal maintenance in mind, for a newly converted flat in Ealing. It has a long taxus hedge to provide year-round interest viewable from the property as well as to act as a backdrop to a Prunus ‘Accolade’ when it is in flower and leaf. This cherry tree is positioned centrally opposite a cantilevered glass box extruding from the facade of the building.
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignDecomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Staghorn NYCTotal renovation for a small backyard garden in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. The scope included a bluestone patio, horizontal cedar fence with built in planters and bench with storage. Overhead cafe string lights and a pendant fixture allow this family to enjoy their garden after dark. Low maintenance flowering perennials and grasses as well as herbs and vegetables fill the planted areas.
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignPorcelain paving with a tile inlay to zone the comfortable seating area.
Small contemporary garden in London with a potted garden.
Small contemporary garden in London with a potted garden.
West Winds Nursery LLCRudbeckia, Allium and Butterfly Weed are catching the last rays of sun in this August garden scene. During the day, bumbles and butterflies are frequent visitors.
Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignThis detail shows the assymetrical pattern of the deck steps. Sometimes it's the small details that make the difference.
This is an example of a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn with a fire feature and concrete paving.
This is an example of a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Desert Foothills LandscapeTim Bibb
This is an example of a small courtyard partial sun garden in Phoenix.
This is an example of a small courtyard partial sun garden in Phoenix.
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too.
Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance.
Rick Laughlin, APLD
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureIn 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
Seed Studio Landscape Designimage: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick paving.
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick paving.
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