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Modern Backyard Ideas That Make You Want To Stay Outside Forever

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The modern backyard is commonly viewed as an extension of our indoor living areas. Therefore, it is natural to want to design these spaces with our styles and needs in mind. Beyond just being stylish and useful, backyards can be welcoming and comfortable. 

Many backyard features help create this environment. Some features are large and expensive like pools and patios; however, others are small and easier to add like flowers and fire pits. 

Understanding your needs, style, and budget are important considerations before you can begin to create your backyard paradise. 

Modern Backyard

Rust Collections

The modern backyard has undergone a radical transformation. Before the 1950s, backyards were not considered an important part of interior design. However, with the rise of more nature-centered styles like bohemian, Midcentury, and Scandinavian design styles, backyards have become an integral part of the extension of interior spaces.  

Backyard Design

Backyard designs are as varied as the people creating them. We also use our backyards to fulfill personal needs and goals. Many want a place to retreat while others use the space to entertain. Others use it as a place for their children to play. Backyard landscape designs should be personal and useful. 

Farmhouse Backyard

Thompson Raissis Architects

The farmhouse style evokes the spirit of a time when life was slower and more connected with nature. Thus, farmhouse backyard design features a more free aesthetic than contemporary garden design. In short, use plants like wildflowers and native species. Also, incorporate natural elements like stone and wooden structures and furniture. 

Mid Century Modern Backyard 

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Because of the incorporation of larger windows in mid-century home design, outdoor spaces became more important in the overall design of the home. Landscaping in the mid-century style should flow with the interior in a seamless way. Therefore, landscaping for this style should progress from the home into the garden with connecting patios and breezeways. Also, use low-maintenance shrubs and trees with architectural appeal.

Modern Backyard Shed

Sheds are a way to improve your backyard area by adding extra storage space for landscape materials, tools, and extra supplies. Likewise, they can add more distinction and style to your overall landscape design. If you are looking for modern backyard ideas on a budget, you can find less expensive options for garden sheds using pre-fabricated designs. In contrast, you can choose to work with a designer to create a custom shed that reflects your style and needs.  

Backyard Landscaping Ideas

Before considering landscaping ideas for your backyard, you need to consider how you will be using this space. Do you need a seating area or a playset in your backyard? Do you live in a dry climate where an alternative to grass may be better? What plants will work best in your yard?

Todd Haiman Landscape Design

Also, you should consider the cost involved in landscaping. Thus, if you are on a budget, consider doing the landscaping work yourself. On the other hand, if you have more money set aside for this project, a landscape architect will help you make the most of the space you have. 

Best Low Maintenance Backyard Plants

We all want plants that we can place in the ground and then forget, but it is not always that easy. You need to consider the type of soil you have, how often you want to be doing maintenance in your yard, and the weather conditions of your area when selecting shrubs, trees, and flowers. The following list of plants works well in a variety of conditions.  

Backyard Privacy Plants

Many backyard entertainment areas need fences or walls for privacy. In addition, you can use greenery to add privacy or to soften the look of hard structures. Therefore, consider the plants in the list below because they are fast-growing and easy maintenance. However, do careful research on the plants before you buy them because fast-growing can also mean extensive pruning. 

Artificial Grass Backyard

SYNLawn

For those who want to spend more time in their backyard rather than maintaining their backyard, artificial grass is an option to consider. In particular, it is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option as it does not require water or fertilizer to maintain. 

Backyard Landscaping Cost

The cost of landscaping is based on a variety of factors: the size of your yard, the extensiveness of your design, and the type of plants and materials you use. If you do the work yourself, you can save on the costs of a professional landscaper. 

On the other hand, if you decide to hire this out, you will need to pay for the labor and materials for your project. According to Forbes, plan at least $50-$100 for two landscapers (more for additional workers). Further, the average cost of hardscaping materials ranges from $2,000-$30,000 and soft-scaping from $900-$3,000. 

Modern Backyard Ideas

Backyards, like the interior of our homes, offer a canvas for creativity and style. Consider some of the inspiration pictures of these backyard spaces. There are some ideas that you can incorporate into your backyard even on a low budget.

Seating for Backyard Spaces

One of the main features of modern backyards is a stylish and comfortable sitting area. Most seating areas are centered around a focal point. For example, in the case of this backyard designed by Wade Design Architects, it is a circular fire pit.

Sloped Backyard Landscaping

A sloped backyard presents certain challenges for space use and various plant species. To illustrate, consider this backyard from Hawkeye Landscape Design. They use different varieties of herbs, heuchera, and geraniums that can handle runoff from water. Also, they use the opportunity the slope creates to add large stones for steps that fit into the hill.

Modern Backyard with Large Planters

The aesthetic in this backyard designed by Gregory Mellor has an eclectic character and a timeless appeal. This is not a large backyard. However, the magnificent landscape that surrounds it gives it an open and borderless feel. Also, the large planters differentiate the space and mark the transition between the outdoor pavilion and the swimming pool.  

Rooms With a View of the Outdoors

One of the marks of a modern home is a smooth and seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor areas. That is done in contemporary housing through full-height windows and sliding glass doors. For example, it is a strategy that was used by studio Tobias Partners. They were asked to reimagine a house from Sydney which was built in 1905. One of the changes they made was to open up the ground floor and connect it to the outside garden and backyard area with seamless glass windows.

Backyards with Layered Decks

This modern backyard was designed by CLO Studios for a beautiful beach house in Queensland, Australia. Notice the extensive use of wood and other natural textured materials in the seating. Further, the combination of lush and diverse vegetation creates a soothing and relaxing ambiance. The different floor levels allow areas for entertaining that are well differentiated.

Small Modern Backyard

A seating area can help a small area to feel inviting. You can add coziness to the seating area with a fire pit or a table. Also, there is added privacy if the area is framed by planters and by the house itself.  Jillian Dinkel uses this strategy when working on the restoration of an old house from Sydney.

Modern Backyards with no Grass

This modern backyard of the Stokes house uses small gravel as the foundation of the backyard. This is a more environmentally friendly option than grass. They use different planters to section off parts of the yard and add greenery that is manageable. You can book this house via luxico.

Backyards with Shade Structures

Pergolas are timeless, and there are many different styles and designs available. However, a simple and classic aesthetic will suit most backyard styles well. Pergolas can also incorporate other features in backyard design like planters and furniture. Studio Blue Stone Construction shows how this can be applied when designing a modern backyard. Thus, this modern backyard patio has two sections, one for a shaded area and another with a modern backyard fire pit.

Backyard Lighting for Modern Style

The layout, design, decorations, and lighting help to bring this area to life. The lighting in the stairs for this outdoor area is inviting and practical. At the same time, the lighting choices are minimal and not overwhelming to the design. You can find inspiration in projects like this one done from studio TLC Gardens Design Build.

Modern Backyard with Wooden Structures

Consider this inviting backyard designed by studio Inside Out. It has a simple aesthetic with a privacy fence, planters, and benches made of wood. The custom bench with a back and built-in planters are specific elements that many modern backyards have in their designs. Also, such elements can suit both big and small spaces and take many different forms. 

Backyards with Defined Areas

You can find plenty of inspiration in this modern backyard designed by the studio Surrounds. The different areas connect in a cohesive and organic way. Also, they situate the fire pit seating area and the lounge space away from the house, creating a clear distinction between the interior and the exterior spaces.

Contemporary Modern Backyard Ideas

Another option is to give the backyard a clean and simple design. This style focuses on vibrant color contrasts and a lack of unnecessary or misplaced details and decorations. This design would suit a contemporary house with a similar aesthetic style. A good example of a clean and simple design is this backyard from Pacific Coast Builders. 

Traditional Modern Backyard Design

Not all modern backyards take minimalism to the extreme. For example, this yard was designed by Perennial Landscaping and favors curves and organic lines, and has been adapted to the sloping terrain.  Also, It features a raised patio with a multipurpose sitting area, fire pit, and a series of terraced yard beds that lead to the house.

Designing a Backyard Around Trees

In some cases, it is less expensive and more environmentally friendly to be able to incorporate trees in a backyard’s design, rather than cut them down. For instance, this is a native Australian gum tree that has been integrated into the wooden deck. Also, it is a gorgeous feature for this small but charming backyard designed by Kreis Grennan Architecture.

The strategy used by King’s Landscaping was to take certain elements that were already present and to incorporate them into the design. In the end, they create a beautiful backyard area with native trees scattered around throughout and various open spaces built around them.

Natural Landscape Backyards

A modern backyard design can also be inspired by nature. In short, this favors more greenery, natural stone, and trees in the design. For instance, rather than getting rid of the grass to create raised decks, patios, and pavilions, preserving the original topography can be a better strategy. Plus, this is a more cost-effective option.

Modern Backyards with Pools

Many modern backyards include swimming pools; however, they vary in shape, size and style. This contemporary backyard designed by Damilano Studio Architects features an L-shaped swimming pool that acts as a transitional feature between the house and the outdoor areas.

Modern Tropical Backyard

This backyard was designed by Think Outside Gardens. While it is small,  it is still a serene and beautiful space. The garden is like a miniature green oasis with lush vegetation. In particular, the designer have used vegetation to create a beautiful backdrop that envelops this area from all sides. Further, they have added a cedar bench that blends well in the natural environment and a tiled floor to create a more defined area. 

Modern Backyards with Fire Pits

Rolling Stone Landscapes have given this modern backyard a focal point in the form of a fire pit. The weathered steel frame and circular shape are well-suited for a modern aesthetic and allow this fire pit to stand out. Besides, fire pits are a convenient place to roast marshmellows.

Terraced Seating for a Modern Backyard

Many modern home backyards will feature a sunken outdoor sitting area or a backyard that descends to allow an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape. However, the opposite can also work. For example, consider this beautiful outdoor nook which can be reached by climbing a set of stairs.

FAQ

What are the best low-budget solutions for landscaping my backyard?

First, consider what you want to have in your backyard area including existing trees and other natural features that you can keep. Next, look for budget solutions for the items you want like seating from IKEA and other big box stores. Make sure that you look for good deals at the end of the season. Also, many garden stores have discount plant areas that you can peruse to find plants that need some extra love. 

How can I incorporate a cooking area into my backyard?

The best solution to adding a cooking area outside is a modular kitchen. This is the most inexpensive and convenient solution for cabinets. Likewise, consider an outdoor kit that includes a grill, sink, fridge, and bar area. 

How much of my house budget should be spent on my backyard?

You should spend about 10% of your home’s value on landscaping. Therefore, if your home is worth $200,000, you should plan to spend around $20,000 on landscaping costs to maximize your home’s value. However, if you do all the work yourself, this cost will be lower.

What are the most eco-friendly options for landscaping my backyard?

In order to add the most eco-friendly options, consider where you live. First, research and use native and/or drought-resistant plants when at all possible. Next, make sure to add mulch to keep water in the soil. Also, consider adding gravel areas rather than grass. If you have the means, add a sprinkler system to control the amount of water used on your lawn. Last, you can install rainwater collection bins to collect rainwater to use in the garden.

Modern Backyard: Conclusion

Modern backyard landscaping can add to the enjoyment of your home and expand your entertainment space through seating areas, outdoor grills, and swimming pools. Also, having a useable and attractive backyard adds value to your property.

Consider all of your needs and resources when planning your outdoor living space. In the end, creating a beautiful backyard area is possible through motivation, hard work, and some of your hard-earned cash. 

Modern backyard ideas – 10 contemporary looks |

Choosing a modern backyard style is proving more and more popular – and it's easy to see why. These sleek and chic spaces offer a breath of fresh air from fussier or more traditional schemes, and can suit yards of all sizes. 

Materials are chosen carefully and tend to be smooth, hardwearing and low maintenance. Strong lines are celebrated and layouts are clear. Planting schemes are stripped back, with often just a handful of varieties selected for their complementing color palette and architectural form. And of course, as with any backyard idea, the most successful designs aren't just pleasing to look at but are functional, too. Covered outdoor entertaining areas, atmospheric fire features, swimming pools, pathways and planters can all be integrated into a modern-style plot.  

Above all, it's important to note that a contemporary look can still feel just as welcoming as other exterior styles. As Joe Raboine, the Director of Residential Hardscapes at Belgard points out, these designs often emphasize natural light and neutral tones to embody modern flair that is cozy, not cold.

10 looks to inspire a modern backyard scheme

Whether you're planning a total transformation for your outdoor space or just a stylish yet smaller update – perhaps for your pathways or planting – these modern backyard ideas will provide plenty of inspiration.

1. Tie together tranquil living zones with an all-white palette

A San Juan farmhouse garden, designed by Living Gardens

(Image credit: Brett Hilton / Design: Living Gardens)

With contemporary designs, less is generally more – and your color scheme is a great place to start. By simplifying your palette down to one or two primary tones, the space will feel focused and considered. In fact, the impact will be far greater than a muddle of contrasting hues.

This serene scene from Living Gardens is a wonderful example. It elegantly showcases bright white tones across large format pavers, furniture, and the central structure that shelters a dining area and outdoor kitchen space. The result feels open and airy, with each zone flowing seamlessly into one other. In terms of planting, greenery and grasses pop against the neutral backdrop.

Of course, you don't have to stick with pale hues to achieve a modern vibe. A contemporary color palette can be formed of moody, earthy, or vibrant tones just as effectively if you stick to a select few. It all depends on your personal style.

2. Soften hard materials with natural elements

A stunning corner of the Butterfly House design, by Surfacedesign 

(Image credit: Marion Brenner / Design: Surfacedesign)

Director of Residential Hardscapes, Belgard

Joe Raboine is the Director of Residential Hardscapes at Belgard, a company that specializes in paving and hardscaping. He collaborates with both sales and marketing to ensure that Belgard’s contractors and dealers are receiving best-in-class service, products and experiences. To that end, he often hosts webinars, assists with training events and trade shows, and presents at Belgard Universities and other industry events on current topics such as design trends, product innovations and industry best practices.

'When exploring materials for a modern backyard, consider large format, modular hardscapes,' says Joe Raboine of Belgard. 'Smooth lines and neutral colors are ideal options.'

To add a more naturalistic and visually interesting effect, consider leaving spaces between and around your hardscaping to intersperse low-growing greenery. Gravel or stones in the gaps can also create a pleasing contrast in textures. This approach also allows you to get creative with layouts and geometric patterns. 

Founding Principal of Studio AKA

Studio AKA is a landscape architecture and design firm based in Washington, DC, USA that specializes in residential and hospitality projects. Dani, the Founding Principal, has practiced in the United States and Switzerland and is currently a Fellow with the Tory Burch Foundation.

'We always seek to incorporate natural materials in our hardscapes,' says Dani Alexander of Studio AKA . 'Concrete is exceptionally modern and it can be warmed up and softened with natural stone aggregates in a range of colors and textures.'

Large, matching backyard containers add the perfect finishing touch to this scene, while bringing more greenery into the mix.

The Kauai residence garden design by Surfacedesign

(Image credit: Mariko Reed / Design: Surfacedesign)

Gray can bring a sense of sophisticated, urban cool to an exterior scheme, as demonstrated in this basalt-paved courtyard space designed by California-based Surfacedesign . 

The sculptural, freestanding garden wall is a true attention-grabber. Built from puka lava with custom cladding, it creates a show-stopping statement at eye level. Tropical planting and soothing waterfalls bring pops of color, movement, and balance.

Painting a feature wall with a bold color, adding an outdoor mirror, or planting vertically to create a botanical backdrop are other ways to bring your backyard's boundaries into a contemporary scheme. Whatever approach you go for, try to repeat the materials, colors, or planting picks around the rest of your site, to pull it all together.

4. Get creative with pathways

The Uliveto garden design by Surfacedesign

(Image credit: Marion Brenner / Design: Surfacedesign)

Every backyard needs a series of garden paths to get from A to B. And in a modern backyard, it's a great opportunity to create a style statement, using straight lines and thoughtfully selected materials.

In this design, sleek, meticulously placed stepping stone pavers lead to steps that appear to float. The straight lines and gray tones complement the exterior of the house beautifully, while smaller-cut stones set between each paver and the raw edge of the retaining wall add a tactile, organic feel.

The prairie-style xeriscape planting to the right adds a bold juxtaposition to the hardscaping, and is also well suited to this sloping plot in terms of its watering needs. The tapestry of earth tones warms up the grays with a result that's breathtakingly dramatic.

5. Consider an architectural outdoor room

The SunsLifestyle Garden by Consilium Hortus

(Image credit: Jacky Hobbs / Design: Consilium Hortus)

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A former professional gardener and allotment-grower, Holly has a passion for plants, outdoor living, and garden design. She has a particular interest in modern backyard schemes that bring together urban materials, bold color choices and sculptural shapes with soft and muted planting.

An outdoor room allows you to make the most of your backyard rain or shine, and creates a secondary living hub that's perfect for entertaining loved ones. For a modern plot, a luxe, louvered pergola is ideal. That way, you can adjust it easily depending on whether you want to enjoy shade and shelter or soak up the sunshine.

I visited this design by Consilium Hortus at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2022, and was blown away by the contemporary yet welcoming vibe: there is everything you could need for outdoor living in style. Inside the garden building, with its sliding glass sides, was a bespoke fireplace and bar area – a perfect space to retreat to. Outdoors, a plunge pool, ample dining zone, and sun loungers offered multiple places to relax. 

Porcelain slabs are a go-to material for many contemporary paved backyards due to their sleek appearance and easy-care nature, and they were included in this space. I also liked how the edges of the design were softened by a mix of perennials and large-scale boulders to bring a sense of the natural world in around the modern oasis.

6. Choose contemporary patio furniture

This statement space was designed by GardenArt Group

(Image credit: Caitlin Atkinson / Design: GardenArt Group)

Furniture isn't just functional – when selected carefully, it can become a stylish feature in a modern scheme. This seating set is a serious talking point, for instance.

Backyard fire pits are one of my favorite ways to cozy up an outdoor space, and they are particularly well-suited to bringing movement and warmth to contemporary-style areas. There are lots of sleek and streamlined styles to choose from, but a failsafe option for that modern flair is a fire table. For a social feel, place one in the center of your seating area for everyone to gather around as the evening draws in.

'Simple detailing with clean lines keeps the table quiet in the landscape,' says Daniel Thorp, Partner at LaGuardia Design Group . A low height will prevent it from overwhelming surrounding furnishings, he adds, while wide ledges are useful for placing cocktails or small plates.

Propane outdoor fire pit table

Keep warm around this contemporary fire pit table. It's available in light and dark gray colorways and we love the circular shape. A tank holder keeps fuel nearby, while doubling up as a chic side table.

3-piece rattan seating set

This set of two cushioned chairs plus a side table will provide a stylish place to sit and enjoy the fresh air. We love the rattan style and the retro hairpin legs and think it would suit all sorts of modern schemes.

Fiber cement orb planter

These simple yet sculptural pots are perfecting for elevating a contemporary patio – simply fill with a structural foliage plant. What's more, they are lightweight and frost-resistant.

7. Raise up your planting in Corten steel beds

The Lunch Break Garden by Inspired Earth Design

(Image credit: Jacky Hobbs)

'Picturesque landscapes tend to allow you to meander,' says Dani Alexander. 'A modern site,' she continues, 'has clear relationships between spaces, and views tend to be axial as opposed to hidden and revealed. '

A great way to achieve this more structured layout is to use half walls and raised garden beds. This design is a good example, mapping out the space with sturdy Corten steel containers filled with color blocks of a minimal planting scheme. A central water feature acts as a focal point.

'Modern gardens that lean on consistency or repeated elements often simplify maintenance for their homeowners, because they only need to learn how to take care of a few species of plants or have hardscape materials that are all maintained in the same way,' she adds.

A tropical oasis in Baja, designed by GardenArt Group

(Image credit: Chris Jacobson / GardenArt Group)

Here is another example of beauty in simplicity. I love the clean lines and smooth finishes in this design, and how they provide a sophisticated backdrop for a handful of statement features: the tree, two symmetrical fire pits, and a cascading waterfall.

Rather than frothy flowers more suited to a romantic scheme, a variety of foliage plants has been used, neatly arranged in a row. They add a layer of texture and color to the rear wall, while creating a subtle tropical garden vibe.

Tom Casey of Anthony & Sylvan Pools shares his top tips for making a swimming pool fit in as part of your modern backyard ideas. 'For our customers who want a more contemporary design, we recommend geometric pools with clean lines and sharp angles to create a modern look. Other popular trends right now include vanishing edges and darker interiors, both of which can elevate a simpler pool. 

'For our customers who are renovating older pools, adding LED lighting creates a dramatic update,' he continues. 'Converting an unused spa into a sun shelf and adding water features, such as cascades or fountains, is a great way to enhance a pool's design. Many of our customers also opt to update the tile, coping, and swimming pool surface to create a more modern look. The landscaping surrounding a pool is just as important, and we've found features such as sleek hedges, modern outdoor seating, fireplaces, and stonework to be wonderful accents. '

9. Don't forget the lighting

A modern townhouse yard, designed by Studio AKA

(Image credit: Allen Russ / Design: Studio AKA)

Outdoor lighting is a must for upping the atmosphere when night falls, and of course, it's practical too. When it comes to modern backyard ideas, recessed spotlights in pavers are a popular approach, while a set of simple, structural wall lights are a contemporary way to illuminate a path. Strip lighting beneath step rises is another option.

Consider highlighting the plants in your borders, too, as this design does. It's a great way to show off their form and create dramatic shadows on nearby fences and walls, and all you need are a few carefully positioned stake spotlights.

Edith aluminum wall light

There are four colorways available for these stylish, dimmable wall lights. They emit both up- and down-lighting – position a row along a wall or on either side of your porch for a subtle yet chic result.

Brass outdoor spotlight with stake

These solid brass lights are ideal for illuminating outdoor features at night. Each has an adjustable glare guard, and hammer stakes are included for fuss-free installation. 

Dilley outdoor metal pendant

Add a touch of industrial cool to your backyard with this weather-resistant hanging lantern. Ideal for suspending above an outdoor dining space.

10. Work with levels

This modern backyard features a plunge pool from Soake Pools

(Image credit: Murphy Foto Imagery/Soake Pools)

Forget tricky hills and wiggling paths – for a modern feel, introduce structure to your sloping plot. Here, the wide-format steps in grey stone break the space up into practical zones. And by mirroring the muted brick walls of the home across aspects of the yard, the space feels perfectly pulled together.

A Soake Pools plunge pool, bottom right, is finished with these same materials, which beautifully integrates it into the landscape. As explained by Soake Pools' Co-founder, Karen Larson, 'installing a plunge pool partially above the ground creates a destination and a focal point that a flush install rarely offers. Additionally, the above-ground edges provide seating. It is also a great opportunity to add additional personality and decorative elements, as the exposed vertical surfaces can be adorned with materials that fit within the landscape.'

How can you create a modern backyard for a historic home effectively?

You don't have to have a state-of-the-art home to embrace modern backyard ideas.

'We read the site’s context – its geographic location, architectural style, interior furnishings, existing trees, solar orientation – for cues on how to initially respond in our designs,' explains Dani Alexander, Founding Principal of Studio AKA. She explains that even a historic home can give them hints that allow them to creatively interpret materials in a modern way.

'For example, the brick masonry of a historic townhome can look exceedingly modern when used on end in the landscape or with more contemporary, cooler colors such as schist, maroon, or charcoal, and it coordinates well with smooth cut stone. In one project, we helped the client select an inky paint color for their window bay which helped to link the brick facade to the cooler colors in the landscape. We also deployed a bluestone pattern that created asymmetrical plant beds to offset the strongly rectangular shape of the space, so that it would feel modern and have a sense of flow.

'Sometimes, it is the introduction of a new material that can tie a historic home to a modern landscape,' Dani continues. She explains how on a Georgian home, they worked with a high-end metal fabricator to create a curving steel and bronze staircase, pergola, and planters that balanced instead of competed with the historic facade. 'We also worked with TOBE Design Group, the interior designer, to coordinate flower colors with whimsical plastic outdoor furnishings for their children,' she adds. 'The result is a historic home with eclectic detailing that reflects the personalities of its new owners.'

What are some perfect planting choices for a modern backyard?

'When selecting plants for a modern landscape, we have a few different approaches depending on the site,' says Dani Alexander, Founding Principal of Studio AKA. 'We love a muted palette of green textures, with pops of white to highlight spaces in deep shade. The subtle variations allow for a modern sense of consistency without being dull.'

For very contemporary architecture, Dani and the team love to work with ornamental grasses. 'They lend both structure and softness to facades,' she says. 'For certain projects, a dramatic use of deep and bright colors can feel very modern if carefully selected and coordinated with other project elements.'

Katie Phillips, the Co-owner and Co-designer of Spade and Sparrow Designs , also favors grasses, explaining how they use a lot of juncus and switchgrass. Fatsia, heuchera, and sweet potato vines are other choices that bring a subtle mid-century-modern quality to the landscape and planters surrounding outdoor living spaces, she adds.

Courtyards in a modern style - 135 best photos of the design of the courtyard of a private house and a summer residence trees planted around the perimeter of the yard. In this part of the house there is also a summer kitchen with a barbecue area and a dining table. The interior and exterior are united by sliding stained-glass windows on the rear façade. Large windows connect the kitchen-living room to the backyard terrace, where there is a large infinity pool and a stone grotto with a fish pond.


Fire Features

Markham Landscape Products, Inc.

Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.
Pictured: large modern backyard with fire pit and concrete slab paving

Muirlands Modern

Hauck Architecture

Martin Mann campfire - latest trend

Del Mar Exterior Renovation

SJS Studios Inc.

Bluestone Pavers, custom Teak Wood banquette with cement tile inlay, Bluestone firepit, custom outdoor kitchen with Teak Wood, concrete waterfall countertop with Teak surround.

Paradise Valley Residence I by CC Patio

CC Patio

Ocean Collection sofa with ironwood arms. Romeo club chairs with Sunbrella cushions. Dekton top side tables and coffee table.
Original design example of a large contemporary style backyard with tiling, awning and outdoor fireplace

Patio

ODS Architecture

In the evening the garden walls are dramatically lit and the low planting wall transitions into a stone plinth for a soothing stone fountain. Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker

Quaint Corner Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This couple wanted to get the most out of their small, suburban backyard by implementing an adult design separate from the kids' area, but within its view. Our team designed a courtyard-like feel to make the space feel larger and to provide easy access to the shed/office space. The delicate water feature and fire pit are the perfect elements to provide a resort feel.

Outdoor Living in Atlanta

Boyce Design and Contracting

This inviting space features a concrete decorative patio with a custom concrete fire pit and Ipe floating bench. The lush landscaping and cedar privacy fence provides a tranquil setting for city living.

Design of the courtyard of a private house (60 photos): creating a beautiful exterior

Speaking about the plot of a private house, many people imagine a garden or vegetable garden. But that doesn't have to be the case. Today, the arrangement of the exterior of a private house for a recreation area is gaining new momentum. We are already tired at work, so when we return home, we should allow ourselves to relax, and not run to chop the beds or clean the weeds. How to choose the right design for the courtyard of a private house and do it yourself - Dekorin will tell you in this article, and you will also clearly see photos of real courtyards.

The original design of the yard of a private house (15 photos): a recreation area or a garden

Of course, vegetables from the garden are tasty, healthy and always fresh, and you don’t even need to run to the store. But it is not always worth planting them with all free hundred square meters. You can set aside a small area for a garden, and use the rest of the space for another purpose.

Why don't you dress up your yard? To make it so attractive and comfortable that those passing by also want to look at the light? We offer you a few ideas in the photo on how to make the design of the courtyard of a private house sparkle with new colors and have a good rest.

makes us proud of our work. Of course, you can trust the designers, but it will be more expensive and more formulaic. Therefore, we suggest you use the following interesting ideas:

  1. Planting the yard with your own hands, making a lawn, planting bushes or arranging flower beds;
  2. Decorate the design of the courtyard of a private house with interesting decorative elements, such as: garden statues, flowerpots, old furniture, handicrafts from improvised materials;
  3. Create an original recreation area for yourself and the kids, inspired by the photo from this article.

Also read: How to make an alpine slide with your own hands

Design of a small courtyard of a private house - 7 photos with simple ideas

A small courtyard of a private house is not yet a sentence for creating a functional and beautiful design. Since the size of the site does not always allow for a terrace for relaxation or a large gazebo, you can create a small nook with a table and chairs under a tree or near tall bushes that provide shade. Hang garlands, homemade bottle lamps and flower pots on the branches to bring even more comfort.

Also read: How to turn a small courtyard into a cozy place to relax?

Features of the design of the courtyard of a private house in the village (selection of 8 photos) things that can be turned into decor.

It is recommended to finish the paths in the landscape design of a private house in the village with natural stone, tiles or pebbles. Also, the provincial courtyard can be safely decorated with flowering plants, without fear of "overdoing it."

Since the plot of a house in a village is usually much larger than a city one, you will surely find a place for an orchard and a barbecue with a gazebo, where you can comfortably hide from the scorching sun or rain during your vacation. We offer you some examples to inspire with such a design of the courtyard of a private house in the photo.

Design of the courtyard of a private house — 15 stylish photos

To create comfort and pleasant pastime, it is very important to beautifully design the courtyard in a private house.

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