Garabedian Properties Custom Home Builder

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard driveway in Dallas.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Mine Road Farm - Exterior

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane
Inspiration for a country backyard driveway in Philadelphia.

Creative Outdoor Solutions

C.O.S Design

Landscape Design: COS Design. Home Design/Construct DDB Design. Photos: Tim Turner Photography. Copyright COS Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard driveway in Melbourne.

Front Lawn and Gravel Driveway

James Martin Associates

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Sabal Palm Road

Plantaysia, Inc.

This is an example of a large asian front yard driveway in Miami with concrete pavers.

Driveway Circle

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Phototography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a large traditional front yard driveway for fall in Chicago with concrete pavers.

Driveway Gates

East Hampton Fence & Gate

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard driveway in New York.

Street Entrance

Gates Doors & Ironworks

Large traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

Driveway

PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Landscape, retaining wall, steps and driveway

Manzer's Landscape Design & Development

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in New York with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Contemporary garden

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Contemporary succulent garden
This is an example of a small contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Lush Landscapes

Pleasant View Construction

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in St Louis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Permeable Paradise

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

HNA Hardscape Project Award Winner Permeable Paradise Grand Island, Nebraska Grindstone Hardscapes The goal was to create a maintenance-free system with extreme curb appeal for these homeowners when installing their new driveway, patio, and front entrance. The entire project is permeable and heated, including the front steps. The three piece paver used Gascony Tan for the field to match the home and Brookestone slate for accents. The field was laid at a 45 degree angle to the house, a solution to the road not being square to any entrance on the driveway or walk. The pavers never see the snow or ice on them. Both are drained through the joints as soon as touching the surface. The heat cord had to be fastened to wire mesh on top of the rock base to hold it in place, and then the bedding layer was screeded over it. Traditional paver edging/grid was used on the driveway as an edge restraint, with a decorative concrete curb being laid over top of it, to increase strength and tie it in with the landscapes on the property. Each entrance to the circle drive and to the front door is announced by custom columns built on each side. There are 9 columns total. Each includes four LED low voltage lights for nighttime accent, and one holds a built in mailbox and package delivery shelf. All mail and packages can be picked up right from the car window.

Security Gate and Arbor

Roadhouse Kustom Metals & Design

Build for Mike Maca
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard full sun driveway in Vancouver.

Driveways

Snow Creek Landscaping, LLC

Stone driveway Snow Creek Landscaping, LLC
Country front yard driveway in Other with natural stone pavers.

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.

Modern Address Marker - Fox Point, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

We designed an address marker constructed with cedar and natural stone. Slate chip mulch surrounds the plans and lannon stone boulders.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Milwaukee with a retaining wall, gravel and a wood fence.

Bespoke Decorative Driveway Gate

Stark and Greensmith

A bespoke driveway gate made to maximise the customers privacy. The gate is made of aluminium and, seen in our rust powder coat finish, made to imitate Corten steel.

Design/Build- Glencoe Garden

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Design ideas for a large front yard full sun driveway for summer in Chicago.

Driveway Design Ideas

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

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