by Furnishly | Jul 29, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Elegance exudes from these two tasteful examples of modern home design. Chic and alluring in their light-filled refinement they are also welcoming spaces thanks to an infusion of earthy boho-inspired elements. Handmade ceramics, rustic accent furniture, naturalistic pendant lights, and boho rugs introduce relaxed pauses between the high-end larger pieces. These warm natural elements are smoothly complemented and upscaled by the luxury of stunning travertine interludes, in the form of side tables and coffee tables, kitchen installations, and bathroom fixtures. Wood slatted feature walls and ceilings cast contemporary focal points into one home, whilst our second benefits from the glory of wide architectural arches.
The laconic living room of our first home design is compact in scale yet appears generously proportioned thanks to its lofty height and light decor scheme. A wood-slatted ceiling treatment brings in a contemporary texture that draws the eye up. At base level, A rounded sofa and two matching armchairs set down beautifully curvaceous silhouettes.
A rustic coffee table takes up the centre spot of the living room, placed upon a cream woven boho rug with a tasselled edge. An alcove is fitted with timber shelves to display handmade vases, bowls, and figurines.
A modern fireplace is set below a floating chimney breast that edges forth from the creamy wall stucco. A wide hearth holds a minimalist display of books and decorative items.
Between the curvaceous sofa and a lounge chair, a round side table introduces a smooth travertine element.
Between the lounge and the kitchen, a wooden dining table set seats up to eight people. Two mini dining room pendant lights fall above the long table, spreading even illumination from end-to-end.
Inside the master bedroom, a wood-slatted headboard wall constructs a broad textural statement behind a wooden platform bed.
A wall of wooden wardrobes matches the golden tone of the platform bed. A tonal bedroom rug brings out the beauty of the natural wood grain in the paler wood-slatted focal wall.
Modern wall sconces and electrical sockets are mounted onto an extruded panel that conceals the electrical cables. Bedside tables are integrated into the headboard design to simplify the bedroom layout.
The bathroom is an atmospherically lit space, which comes alive under the golden glow of a concealed LED strip behind the bathroom mirror.
The unique bathroom sink is made from stunning travertine, which gives the bathroom a look of luxury. A recessed shelf runs above the modern vanity unit, providing neat storage for daily bathroom essentials.
In the shower area, a wooden ladder shelf makes open storage for toiletries, washcloths and towels.
Dual shower heads make room for two.
A built-in shower shelf keeps shower gel and shampoo close to hand.
In our second featured home interior, a large area rug pulls together a furniture arrangement of designer lounge chairs and a stunning white modular tufted sofa design. Two large arched windows sculpt an elegant aesthetic across the perimeter.
A potted olive tree delivers a delicate spray of natural greenery into the warm white decor scheme.
The modern coffee table nests with a smaller counterpart to create a swathe of elegant travertine in the centre of the living room. Black decorative vases, candlesticks and a figurine provide dark contrast.
Grand double doors lead through to the formal dining room. A racetrack dining table is set upon fashionably fluted legs and surrounded by designer dining chairs that seat six.
A clear glass vase and a floral display make a chic dining table centrepiece.
An unusual dining room chandelier drops an extraordinary sculptural element into the room, which draws the eye in from the neighbouring lounge.
Modern track lights draw even illumination around the outskirts of the dining area.
A one wall kitchen runs along the back of the room, in a line of base units flanked by appliance housing at either end. A frame of travertine extends from around the backsplash wall and matching countertop to achieve a stunning stone statement wall.
Beside the kitchen sink, a carafe and tumbler set keeps the homeowner hydrated.
Double doors make an extravagant entryway into the bedroom. Inside the breathtaking bedroom design, relief bedroom wall art makes an eye-catching accompaniment for highly textural stucco. Another glorious olive tree adds a plume of uplifting colour.
Sheer white voiles billow in the breeze from a wide arched window. Beige drapes create a darker frame beneath a fluted pelmet. A comfortable chair and matching footstool are teamed with a floor lamp to fashion a cosy reading nook behind the door.
A row of rattan wardrobes are complemented by a winged rattan headboard design, the boho-inspired pendant lights, and a natural-coloured bed throw.
Wood herringbone flooring creates a subtle pattern across the bedroom floor, whilst a modern area rug offers softness underfoot around the bedstead.
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by Furnishly | Jul 27, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Sweep harsh lines aside, forget formality and embrace the relaxed boho living room aesthetic. Boho interiors create a cosy and naturalistic backdrop in which to set aside the mounting worries of the fast-paced world. A tranquil place where we can unwind with family, unplug, and become immersed in pastimes we love. Indoor plants pull in a touch of Mother Nature’s revitalising green palette, adding delicate decor texture with air purifying benefits. Rattan baskets and wicker living room pendant lights warmly accessorise the look along with options for jute or tribal area rugs that lay down tactile interludes and interesting patterns. Check out our collection of boho living rooms below for tips and accessories to help you design yours.
Minimal boho living room. Although the boho interiors trend is synonymous with layering and earthy accessorisation, you don’t have to create copious amounts of visual clutter to achieve the look. Applying just a few key pieces of wall decor to your living room along with a complementary coffee table at the centre is enough to complete the theme.
In this pared-back modern boho decor scheme, a white marble coffee table nests with a round black counterpart and a smaller side table to create a cool contemporary focal point within the earthy setting.
Let it shine. When you have a strong architectural focal point, neutral boho decor makes an ideal gentle accompaniment that will not distract the eye.
Take it low. The bohemian living room aesthetic is all about relaxed vibes and informality. So, keep furniture low, bring shelving down to meet it, and accessorise with a floor vase or two.
Light and laced with nature. Pale backgrounds and light-filled spaces go hand-in-hand with boho decor. Finish off with a jute round rug and a statement wicker chair.
Alternatively, pull back on random statement pieces and opt for one eye-catching living room chandelier.
You can also use a collection of smaller wicker pendants to form a larger light feature. Simply group multiple light fittings of different sizes into one condensed area and adjust the electrical cords to various lengths. This light installation is made even more eye-catching by an area of exposed wooden ceiling beams.
Create different areas of boho magic. In this red boho living room, a cane and rattan room divider splits a large space into two cosier lounge areas. Muted red wall paint depicts archways that complement the design of the bifold screen.
Boho reflections. In small spaces, the layering of boho accessories can become overwhelming. Instead, apply just a couple of adornments and include a full-length mirror to amplify the effect and the natural light.
Bring greenery indoors. Add a plethora of indoor plants to create a boho jungle where you will feel cocooned from work stresses and daily woes. This dreamy landscape is the perfect escape in which to get carried away with a great book.
Speaking of idyllic reading spots, why not hang a hammock in which to while away the hours with the latest bestseller.
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- Designer: Erin Barrett & Creighton Barrett
- Via: Dwell
Contrasting upholstery. In this stylish boho living room design, we see a combination of cool grey and warm tan sofa upholstery, which creates a wonderful tonal balance.
Tell the boho tale with tables. Contrasting coffee tables, a multitude of side tables, and a unique sofa table combine to create an interesting visual. A large jute rug holds the busy furniture arrangement together on one warm base.
The sunken boho living room. This lounge area dips low into the floor to fashion a cosy conversation pit. Rattan pendant lights, table lamps, and coffee tables form a warm and textural core.
Whilst light decor is the go-to for boho interiors, you don’t have to miss out on colour altogether. Choose a bright tribal living room rug to inject upbeat personality.
A hammock in the trees and a double-height living room stacked with music and books–this is a living space you may never want to leave.
The dark boho living room look. Whilst rarer than pale spaces, dark boho interiors are powerful and majestic. Clean up the look with just a few light accents, like this chic modern coffee table design and upholstered stool.
Cut through with copper. These copper wall lights, directional spotlights, matching fan, and decorative Moroccan ceiling panel add rich lustre to an industrial concrete backdrop. See more of this colourful boho-industrial-style home with Moroccan accents here.
Boho add-ons. If your living room is already freshly decorated in a modern style, it’s not too late to achieve the boho vibe. Grab yourself a macramé wall hanging, an indoor plant, a knitted pouf, and a plethora of textural scatter cushions and you’re in business.
This minimalist boho living room scheme is accomplished with a beautiful fiddle-leaf fig plant, a simple wooden coffee table, and rattan pendant lights above an adjoining dining space.
With a white boho living room base, indoor plants, rattan elements, and natural wood draw due attention. The off-white weave of macramé wall decor is just enough to cause interest against a pure white chimney breast.
In this white living room, a tan leather sofa draws out the subtle warmth of small wicker and wood accessories.
Celebrate life, love, and nature with a colourful boho living room palette.
Industrial-boho spaces look impressive with a bespoke concrete sofa design but this can leave the area looking a little linear. Combat harsh furniture lines with a jute round rug, round coffee tables, a circular wall mirror, and a rounded fireplace design.
Ceramic pots and vases provide a rustic, handmade aesthetic to boho surroundings. Light up the collection with subtle LED shelf lights.
When it comes to boho living room curtains, think of natural fibres like linen and hemp. Intricately woven macramé makes a stunning window piece that gently filters the sunlight during the day and offers a decorative screen of privacy at night.
If you’re not sure where to start with your boho decor scheme then you can’t go far wrong with a layered wall basket display. You can create this look on a budget by seeking second-hand rattan treasures in charity shops.
As an alternative to a wicker basket wall, you could invest in a set of handmade wooden art pieces. Get this wall decor here.
Blush infusions make a boho room look restful and rosy.
Another rosy scheme, this open plan lounge area is shaped by a pink modern sofa that hugs a unique rattan coffee table. See more ideas for stylish coffee tables
Utilise the beautiful silhouette of a boho chair to set the look.
Passionate about pattern. Patchwork sofas flank this living space with a riot of boho prints.
Boho building blocks. Floor cushions, a chunky sofa design, and textural wall art form building blocks of boho style.
Fashion a boho glam living room with sumptuous fabrics and a brilliantly colourful Frida Kahlo painting.
Painted arch motifs construct effective zoning, like in the blended living space of this studio apartment.
A colourful decor palette and a Persian rug assemble a snug and homely vibe.
Multiply greenery with botanical art.
Shake up a neutral boho scheme with bold pattern, like this beige and black houndstooth set.
In a luxuriously large space, utilise wall and floor texture to fill the expanse with boho essence.
A modern grey sofa design takes on the boho spirit when set beneath wicker pendants and underlined with a tribal rug.
Elegant arches. Blend boho beauty with the arch trend to achieve a modern meld.
Small and casual. No matter the space, you can attain a loose boho look with just a small collection of naturalistic accessories.
A swing chair teeters between the indoor and outdoor aesthetics that shape the boho mood.
Create black and white contrast for a more edgy vibe.
It’s possible to fashion a renter-friendly boho decor scheme too. Use wooden benches instead of wall-mounted shelving to display earthy accessories and art, and roll out a flatweave boho rug that you easily take with you when you move on to your next apartment.
Mid-century boho. Mid-century modern furniture works well in relaxed boho settings, bringing complementary bright colours, wooden frames, and rattan weaves.
The boho loft look. Natural timber and indoor plants are a match made in heaven with the raw red brickwork walls of a city loft.
Handcrafted accessories. Visit craft fairs or learn how to make your own boho accessories to achieve a one-of-a-kind result.
Cheerful colour medley. Why just choose one accent colour when you can have three or four. In colourful boho decor, it’s the more the merrier.
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by Furnishly | Jul 20, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Neoclassical design is all about elegance and sophistication but what are some of the key elements that bring this look together with success? In this collection of 51 stunning neoclassical living rooms, we’ll walk you through the design details that will help you create your very own. From highly decorative boiserie and deep crown moulding to fabulous furniture and captivating lighting, we’ll see how these interiors are layered into a look of luxury. We’ll also study the architectural features that take neoclassical living rooms to the next level, including stunning windows, beautiful archways, and grand doorways, plus the exquisite accessories that finish off the neoclassical fashion with flair.
Art and archways. In this vast and luxurious living room, large art has been framed within a spectacular arched recess that’s flanked by exquisite golden wall lights and decorative boiserie. This arched art installation could be scaled down to suit smaller abodes to a similarly glorious effect.
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- Visualizer: Yurii Chaikovskyi & Nina Semenkova
This archway is a device to elegantly separate the lounge from the kitchen in a wide, open-plan layout. The arched architecture inspires a set of curved lounge furniture, and rounded dining room silhouettes.
Small-scale archways. In a smaller, more modern architectural realm, interior archways can be introduced by shearing off the corner of a square doorway or introducing surface elements like this inverted arch modern fireplace.
Crystal reflections. A crystal chandelier introduces a chic and classical shimmer. This one casts its light upon the dark interludes of two luxe black marble coffee tables.
Dark and daring. The delicacy of boiserie is most commonly displayed under a fine white finish but dark decor is befitting of neoclassical design too. This living room combines both colour palettes with a high contrast archway and neighbouring chamber.
Modern melds. Whilst boiserie and crown moulding set out a classical backdrop, furniture can strike a highly contemporary note, like this fashionably fluted coffee table and fun faux fur bench.
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- Visualizer: Kut Victor & Ivan Petechel
A roundly tufted sofa design is a match made in heaven for the neoclassical style, as are the looped arches of an aesthetically wired light fitting.
Marble magnetism. In this elegant abode, boiserie is swapped out for a more linear panel moulding design. The plainer wall treatment makes a calm companion for a wide white marble slab, which is complemented by a matching marble coffee table and side table.
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- Visualizer: Juraj Talcik & Veronika Demovicova
Archway colonnade. The archways in this design are a run of windows that make up a smart colonnade. An inverted arch pendant light extends the aesthetic.
Intricate inspiration. The intricate scrolls within this deep crown moulding design inspire a circle chandelier, an arc floor lamp, complementary relief art, and a unique rug.
On the contrary, the shape theme in this home shows a sharp and linear edge, proving there’s not only one side to the coin.
Modern and magnificent. This modern living room chandelier hangs from a breathtakingly beautiful ceiling rose, surrounded by an additional outer ring of enchanting moulding.
Strike an edgy note. Whilst all of the classical decorative details are prevalent in this interior, there is a decidedly bolder personality burning through. A focal piece of edgy artwork draws the eye with a neon strikethrough, underlined by a bold maroon sofa and joined by two extraordinary pendant lights.
Another quirky piece of art steals the limelight here, alongside a stunning traditional fireplace.
Soothing symmetry. Two rounded lounge chairs face two arched windows and a pair of matching floor lamps in this city apartment. Two more arches on the adjacent wall draw their own symmetrical conclusion.
Another symmetrical triumph, this living room is perfectly balanced with facing white armchairs, a centrally placed coffee table, sofa, and living room art that’s evenly flanked by modern wall sconces.
Fuchsia infusions make a startling colour palette alongside classical artwork and traditional boiserie.
Battle of the focal points. In a neoclassical decor scheme, you don’t have to settle for just one statement piece. Consider building a fabulous TV wall with chic white marble and backlit shelves, go all-out on boiserie, and crown the whole show with a stunning chandelier.
Cosy curves. With a soft and serene approach, this living space is a soothing space to hang out in. A rounded sofa, curved lounge chair, and circular coffee tables complement the elegant silhouette of a wide archway beside the window.
Fluted and fanciful. Hitting the modern interiors texture trend, this round coffee table and upholstered bench introduce fluted lines into a fanciful setting of eye-catching boiserie and modern wall sconces.
Reflective and restful. Tiled floors do a great job of reflecting the light and providing a high-class shine. With that said, an additional large area rug will make the space feel comfortably cohesive and restful.
In a double height living room, go big with light fixtures and hang them in multiples of differing lengths. Boiserie panels should stretch floor-to-ceiling to draw the eye all the way up in one uninterrupted sweep.
A brown leather sofa offers an earthy base within a light and ornate scene.
Relaxed furniture and handwoven rugs create a joyous counterbalance for more formal detailing.
Bold black and white contrast and modern artwork infuse quirky character.
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- Visualizer: Dương Phan
Blue based. With a perimeter of clean white wainscotting, a dark blue sofa lays down a colour-rich base that exudes easy sophistication. Colour-matched artwork expands upon the hue.
This brighter blue sofa, scatter cushions, side table and contrasting orange artwork mark out an upbeat conversational setting that skims the perimeter of a round rug.
A smaller-scale version of a round rug lounge arrangement.
In the mood. All of the colours and textures of this living room design are brought together in one piece of living room art, which looks distinctly like a mood board.
Just because you have a sophisticated interior doesn’t mean that you can’t have a little fun. This lounge ensemble employs the bird-themed Moooi Perch Floor Light to shake up its refined look.
A collection of favourite things. For those with eclectic tastes, a white boiserie backdrop makes an ideal blank canvas for a wildly contrasting assortment of living room furniture and accessories.
When mounting a TV, effectively navigate a panel moulded wall with a floating TV mount–even if it’s just colour-matched to the wall.
Red, white, blue, and regal, this place looks fit for a king and queen.
Both classic and contemporary, the arch trend can be introduced in many forms.
In this room, the most prominent arches come in the form of a modern chandelier with a colourful finish.
Break loose of conventions. One person’s serenity is another person’s prison, so break out with pieces that make you happy.
Sit back and observe. With so much spectacular beauty within the walls themselves, simply lay back and take it in from low-slung lounge furniture.
A bounty of burgundy and teal accents create a decadent palette.
The minimalist mood. With so much decorative detail, is there a need for much more?
Expect the unexpected. Take decorative wall moulding to another level with bright pitstops of colour, and utilise quirky artwork to lead the eye roaming again.
Time for wine. Use those high ceilings for backlit towers of tempting wine storage, like in this dapper lounge that gains an intimate social aesthetic upon a round rug.
Art-like installations. A punchy accent sofa, an extraordinary chandelier, an abstract rug, and a single sculptural dining chair all placed within proximity of one another constructs an art gallery-like appeal.
Curiously colour-blocked. Covering curiously selected sections of the boiserie wall, this colour-blocked paint effect keeps the eye wandering and the mind wondering.
Set ablaze. Cutting from one side of the lounge to the other, a wide, linear modern fireplace flames a bright image of luxurious comfort.
Fresh and fluffy. Feathers and faux fur cheerfully soften a formal living room scheme.
Cool character. Building upon an exemplary background of boiserie and archways, this layered living room design includes unique furniture pieces and textural wall overlays to create a character all of its own.
Give it some gold. Lustrous gold accents warm a white scheme, adding luxury to the tranquillity.
Swags and tufts. If you want to build utter opulence, say it with curtain swags and tufted upholstery.
Understated elegance. Just a few fine pieces can say a lot.
Dripping with style. Living room pendant lights hang like jewellery from the ceiling of this stylish living space, where a unique tufted sofa curves to greet them like a coy smile. Marble coffee tables nest in front under contemporary fluted texture.
Colour riot. Too much formality is not good for creative souls. Creative homeowners will find joy and greater comfort in a riot of colourful home accessories, wall art, an eye-catching accent chair, or a casually curved sofa.
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by Furnishly | Jul 15, 2022 | Design Inspiration
This selection of calmly laconic interiors comes from the works of Anastasia Zhurikova. Whilst these visualisations do not depict a singular home design, they sport a connected colour palette of warm greige and natural wood tone around a similarly smooth minimalist style. Rounded furniture silhouettes and naturalistic pieces give these interior spaces a welcoming and relaxed essence that promotes a feeling of well-being. The light, soft neutral colour palette quiets the mind and brings peace to the soul. Soothing and serene, this gallery of greige offers inspiration for open plan living spaces, tranquil bedroom designs with a mild modern flavour, and contemporary minimalist bathroom designs.
This subdued greige living room design has an easy flow from lounge to kitchen diner. A bespoke mirrored room divider makes a light-reflective partition that increases the sense of space despite the visual block. In front of the mirrored divider, a greige sectional sofa melds quietly with the surroundings, whilst the living room rug introduces subtle texture.
A modern living room floor lamp appears sculptural in the minimalist living room layout, free from the visual clutter of any additional decorative items. The TV too is mounted in solitude, bar a low linear media unit that skims close to the floor.
Bookshelves are set into the greige stucco of the living room wall. A designer lounge chair is set near the book stacks to form a reading nook.
Behind the wooden dining table, one wall of base units makes up the minimalist kitchen design. Concealed LED strip lights set the perimeter aglow.
A decorative tray makes a stylish yet simple dining table centrepiece.
We move on into a peaceful modern bedroom design with similarly stuccoed greige decor. A white marble side table introduces a flash of pattern and a slice of luxury to the minimalist scheme.
Lightweight drapes have been colour-matched to the walls to achieve one cohesive flow that lets the eye rest.
A rattan headboard gently curves around the wooden platform bed to create a subtle winged effect.
A light area lays softness at the foot of the bed, over wide wood laminate flooring planks.
The side table that serves the other side of the platform bed sports a white marble element too, which connects the bedside units despite their differences in silhouette. An elegant white bedroom pendant light hangs low over the table, offering focused reading light.
Only a book and a candle adorn the tabletop in the laconic bedroom.
A light bed set complements the bedroom rug. A taupe bed throw threads in a darker, contrasting tone.
A small bedside table lamp ties in with the white opalescent finish of the bedroom pendant light.
Over by the window, a wood and rattan bedroom chair is teamed with a small floor lamp to fashion a comfortable reading area.
of the bedroom. A single piece of art stands casually propped upon its surface.
A couple of books are left near the reading chair.
In this grey bedroom design, all furniture and accessories take to the floor, with a floor bed design, a floor-hugging bench, and a couple of floor lamps. A fluted ceiling treatment draws the eye up.
One slimline floor lamp extends reading light over the pillows, whilst its smaller counterpart chases shadows away from the corner of the room down by the mattress.
The light also radiates across a piece of modern bedroom wall art, where warm brown tones are introduced to the decor scheme. Bed covers are made from natural fibres and a peaceful tonal colour palette.
This luxuriously large bathroom design is sectioned to make the bathtub area into a private secluded area. The tub hides out behind a partition wall that accommodates a double sink bathroom vanity and a huge freeform bathroom mirror.
Two spherical modern wall sconces flank the large bathroom mirror, adding a concentrated glow into a dispersed lighting scheme of recessed bathroom spotlights.
Wall-mounted bathroom faucets hold a minimalist line above the beautiful travertine bathroom sinks.
A travertine vanity countertop complements the stone bathroom basins, whilst the base of the racetrack-shaped vanity unit adds wood-slatted texture to the bathroom ensemble.
Behind the central partition wall, a freestanding bathtub is teamed with golden taps and a raw stucco backdrop to create an underplayed scene of luxury.
The plumbing for both the vanity area and the bathtub is concealed within the thick partition. A linear shelf is recessed into the wall to provide neat toiletries storage within easy reach of the tub. A line of LED light softly illuminates the narrow nook.
On the bathroom wall that stands opposite the twin basins, a series of unique wall shelves echo the racetrack-shaped silhouette of the vanity unit. The three long shelves offer generous storage space for all of the homeowner’s favourite lotions and cosmetics.
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by Furnishly | Jul 13, 2022 | Design Inspiration
These 51 fabulous landscape design ideas will make you want to live your life outdoors, during work, rest, play, and every meal time in between. Don’t be intimidated by the size of some of these great gardens, even when scaled down these combinations produce a superb effect that is sure to delight and impress. We’ll tour through tiered garden spaces with layered green panoramas, paved exteriors with green interludes, pristine box hedge borders, elegant garden water features, and tree-lined landscapes that look plucked from a storybook. Whether you’re carving out an outdoor entertaining space for guests or a secret hideaway from the world, there is inspiration here for all.
A pathway to heaven. Build up lush borders around a wide pathway that guides the eye to a green panorama of perfectly aligned mature trees and neat shrubs.
Be artistic with your patio. Patios don’t have to be a series of uniform paving slabs. By employing a combination of paving options you can create something far more unique and interesting.
Textural evergreens. These shapely plant beds are jam-packed with contrasting textural evergreen perennials to create a tactile border around the patio. A combination of grasses and creeping groundcover has a surprisingly impactful effect.
Squared up. Simple squares create a highly formal landscape layout, which can be achieved with low boxwood hedges. Place more delicate plants at the centre of your square plant beds, or make a focal point with an attractive pool and fountain.
This squared landscape design preserves topiaried boxes of solid hedge to achieve an even one-level look.
Superior symmetry. This luxury garden landscape layout achieves its high-end look with a perfectly symmetrical arrangement of mirror image garden steps and tree rows.
Peaceful conversation pit. Dipped low into the patio, this outdoor conversation pit goes almost unnoticed if not for its fabulous modern waterfall feature.
The patterned patio. Small linear plant beds and tonal patio slabs interrupt this large courtyard to create a captivating pattern between small trees. In autumn, the focus switches from the purple flower beds to the treetops, which blaze bright flame orange.
Sculptural beauty. Topiary provides green, sculptural beauty in a garden, but you can also incorporate man-made creations as an outdoor focal point too. This wall-mounted sculpture is combined with atmospheric exterior lighting for impact after dark too.
This dynamic garden statue inspires a landscape filled with motion. Water fountains bubble from the paved terrace and a vertical garden wall creates a visual cascade.
Take a walk on the wild side. Let loose in your landscape layout with meandering pathways that scoop loosely around wild planting arrangements and majestic trees.
Start a riot of colour. Jacaranda trees are a sub-tropical tree native to South America that burst with vibrant, long-lasting violet flowers. As the petals fall like confetti, a purple carpet forms beneath.
Equally pretty but with a delicate white star-shaped spring flowers, a Juneberry tree is a hardy option that grows well in most positions, including damp landscapes and under light shade.
In this courtyard design, the Juneberry tree creates a stunning canopy over an outdoor dining room.
Eat al fresco in a jungle of greenery. This modern outdoor dining table is situated in a spot that is completely enveloped with climbing plants and tropical shrubs to create a 360º jungle view.
Sweeping beds of colour. Make a garden pathway into a curving journey of delight through borders of colourful shrubs in contrasting sizes and textures. This loose approach makes a great contrast against sharp linear architecture.
Fill in the gaps. A groundcover of Mind-your-own-business perennials will quickly fill in the gaps between stepping stones to achieve a well-established look. Add planters of varying heights to bring greenery to terraces.
On the straight and narrow. A narrow pathway along the perimeter of the household provides an easy tour of the garden. Plant beds and a water feature are set perpendicular to the path to form avenues of beauty.
Carve out a moment of zen with a minimalist deck, serene focal point, and a comfortable modern outdoor chair.
Multistory planting. Incorporate rooftops and overhanging balconies to bring more greenery into your garden or courtyard. A multilevel planting scheme grows a calming feeling complete seclusion and safety.
Pond perfection. This precise circular pond with fountains, a built-in plant bed, and an encircling pathway is a sizeable design that can be effectively scaled down to suit smaller environments.
Streamline your design with built-in benches. In a minimalist modern landscape design, a laconic materials palette is key. To maintain the simplicity, forego freestanding seating in favour of custom cast concrete alternatives.
Make an abstract compilation. A lush green lawn, a paved patio area, and a pond filled with monolithic forms come together in an abstract, angular formation. The elements are both defined and held together by a clean concrete border.
Create a water world. Each section of this unique garden appears as a floating platform due to fully flooded borders. Linear pathways provide passage over and around the ponds.
Fashion a garden that ruffles in the wind with soft Mountain Sedge, and Big Bluestem from the Great Plains and grassland regions of central & eastern North America.
Lush lawns with sharp edges. A healthy green lawn is a beauty to behold on its own but becomes more of a jewel with a clear cut paved border.
Geometric climbs. A table and modern outdoor chairs are positioned casually at the base of a spectacular geometric hillside garden in this unique landscape design. A channel of water draws the eye to the focal centre of the climb.
Build outdoor rooms. Bespoke box benches construct walls of utility and separation.
A colour changing cube. Encase courtyard walls in copper that will change from brown to blue and green as it ages.
Evoke traditional Japanese serenity with ornamental stones, a pebbled bed, and a stone water basin.
Slices of nature. Whether you’re planning a pond or raised plant beds, these chamfered volumes splinter from one central mass to make a cool combination.
Make gardening a game with a cacti chess set.
Set your landscape overflowing with life and colour with a hardy Creeping Jenny perennial. Its leaf colour depends on sun exposure, appearing chartreuse in shade and golden in full sun.
Clean-cut and calm. Tame nature within smooth, polished perimeters. Add exterior uplights to underscore plant textures.
Full and flourishing. An abundance of mixed groundcover and perennials around rugged rocks fashion a thriving primeval quality.
Stepped terraces. Combine exterior staircases with staggered terraces to ascend a layer cake of lush greenery.
Another stepped landscape design, but this time with battlement-shaped planters.
A raft of greenery. Set inside a pond, this platform of planting makes a raft-like landscape.
Look into the future with futuristic pod-like planters and pixelated sculpture.
Conquer challenging plot shapes. This tight, triangular shaped garden presents landscaping layout challenges. In answer to the conundrum, one wall of the building has been incorporated into the pool as a water feature. A bamboo border draws attention to the abundance of height instead of the lack of square footage.
Simple squares of paving slabs crisply accommodate an outdoor kitchen and a patio dining room.
Just part of the landscape. This cosy fireside lounge looks as though it’s been there forever thanks to the introduction of creeping ivy around the outdoor fireplace.
Construct a poolside planter with dual function. Not only a home for plants but a water feature too, this rustic stone-walled planter makes an ornamental backdrop for a small swimming pool.
Concrete and commanding, this unique pool design and industrial backdrop add monolithic majesty to the green landscape.
Trimmed trees. Trees are always stunning in their most wild and natural form but another approach is to cultivate sculpted canopies with topiaried boxwood bases.
The beauty of blank space. Developed in Japan in the late Kamakura period, karesansui gardens are built upon the principal of yohaku-no-bi, meaning the beauty of blank space. In this example, blank borders of raked sand draw attention to enchanting mounded groundcover and fiery red shrubs.
Dip into a deck to make warm memories around a firepit.
Form a corridor of colour with boldly contrasting grasses.
This cosy firepit design is bedded down in a sandy base to evoke beach vacation vibes.
Speaking of vacations, palm trees and hammocks have five star tropical hangout vibes written all over them.
Sculpt fabulous borders. Margarinata American Aloe and the wide-leaved Red Poker Aloe build engaging definition around a raised terrace. An Organ Pipe Cactus creates towering height.
Need guidance on plant names and combinations? Check out the The Dream Home Kit by Home Designing where we dedicate an entire book to great looking plant combinations with plant names and zones.
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