Contemporary Garden Styles

Contemporary garden styles are the perfect choice for homeowners wanting an elegant, streamlined, modern and minimal landscape. The emphasis is on a clutter-free garden using a few well-chosen luxury materials and a neutral colour palette. If you have bi-fold doors leading onto your garden, extend the flooring outside for frictionless movement. Add a focal point, whether architectural planting or a modern sculpture. Outdoor entertaining is a must, so you’ll want to include a large terrace for your outside lounge and kitchen. The in-house design team at Acacia Gardens has created a list of ten contemporary landscape features that you’ll want to include.

10 Contemporary Garden Design Features

Keeping the design minimal and clutter-free
Creating bold shapes and clean lines
Selecting modern luxury materials
Working with a neutral colour palette
Extending indoor flooring into the garden
Going all out on a garden centrepiece
Using architectural plants for maximum impact
Entertaining in style with an outdoor living area
Cooking up a storm with a garden kitchen
Adding a sense of drama with outdoor lighting

Frequently Asked Questions
About Contemporary Garden Styles and Design

What is contemporary garden style and design?

A contemporary garden style and design is minimal and sleek, with clean lines and an uncluttered appearance.

Which type of property does a contemporary garden suit?

Any property looks excellent with this type of garden style, whether modern or period.

Which materials do you use for contemporary landscapes?

Choose luxury materials and keep them to a minimum. Sandstone paving is an excellent choice. We recommend using a composite material for decking or built-in seating because it will last a long time and is available in different colours and appearances. Corten steel is a beautiful material for cladding planters.

What colour palette do you recommend for contemporary gardens?

A neutral colour palette is best—natural colours such as taupe or earthy tones. An alternative is grey with black. You can add a pop of colour using a vibrant shade if you want to liven things up.

What type of plants would you recommend for contemporary gardens?

Lush green foliage looks impressive, such as ferns, grasses and bamboo. An ornamental tree is another recommendation. Tropical or Mediterranean planting schemes will also look fabulous. Light up your plants at night to create a wow factor. If you want to add a splash of colour, we recommend keeping the palette to a minimum; bright red or hot pink are always a striking choice.

How Acacia Gardens Can Help
With Your Contemporary Garden Design

Our in-house team can create bespoke designs if a contemporary garden design sounds compelling. After listening to your brief and taking your comments on board, we can produce 3D plans and a 3D video, giving you a realistic view of your garden. If you like what you see, our complete garden design and build package ensure that your desired garden design can become a reality. Before you know it, you could be relaxing in your backyard and entertaining your family. Contact Acacia Gardens today to discuss your unique requirements.

Contemporary Garden Styles

10 Contemporary Garden Design Features

Frequently Asked Questions About Contemporary Garden Styles and Design

How Acacia Gardens Can Help With Your Contemporary Garden Design

Frequently Asked Questions
About Contemporary Garden Styles and Design

How Acacia Gardens Can Help
With Your Contemporary Garden Design