This is an example of a large contemporary partial sun concrete paver landscaping in New York.

John Chiasson
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Nashville.

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in New York

John Chiasson
Patio - traditional patio idea in Nashville

This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard) We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York.

Natchez crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') flower later in the summer season in New York and have attractive fall foliage. The red/cinnamon exfoliating bark gives year-round interest.

Carl Mayfield
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun stone driveway in Houston.

Golightly Landscape Architecture was commissioned to reimagine the gardens of this beautiful, modern French country home in Birmingham. GLA wiped the slate clean in redesigning the pool garden, updating the exterior to match the gorgeous interior. After finishing the pool garden, we were commissioned to design a terrace and water feature off the home's living room. The resulting reflection pool and surrounding boxwood hedges creates a calm, modern outdoor room the client enjoys throughout all seasons of the year.

Inspiration for a modern landscaping in St Louis.

Example of a trendy home design design in New York

We've paired a wood deck and wicker furniture with plantings of boxwoods, hornbeam trees, cherry trees, crape myrtles, hydrangeas and flowering annuals. The contemporary planters are made of grey fiberglass. This rooftop garden is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

This contemporary Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features an ipe fence, bluestone patio, artificial turf lawn, and a neatly lined up row of hornbeam trees. Artificial turf has come a long way in recent years and is much more realistic looking than it used to be. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

The central square created by these four upright European Hornbeam trees gives a year-round focal point, gives structure to the garden, and helps create the various garden spaces/rooms.

Gravel courtyard with Carpinus betulus 'fastigata'.
Design ideas for a large contemporary full sun courtyard gravel landscaping in New York for summer.

American Hornbeam tree hedge with Boxwood groupings & Vinca below. Limestone cobble bed edge.
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Louisville.

Lounge area Photos: Peter Hurley Art
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic rooftop landscaping in Chicago with decking.

This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features a bluestone patio, paver stone retaining wall, horizontal cedar fencing with a plexiglass border at the top, the Eos dining table from DWR, hornbeam trees, arborvitaes, and purple fountain grasses. The front yard includes a weeping red Japanese maple, Knockout roses, boxwoods, blue fescue, and a river stone border. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.