Modern & Contemporary Design

Modern Design 1. The polished metal planters are an example of containers that are void of embellishments and solid in color, which are often found in modern designs. The extensive use of hardscape materials and the minimal use of plant materials also highlight modern design.

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Modern Design 2. The use of finished concrete as a hardscape material is common in modern design. Also, the pillows provide a 'pop' of color.

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Modern Design .The use of polished concrete as a hardscape material and the minimal use of plants highlight elements of modern landscape design.

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Modern Design 4. The use of mass plantings with minimal "pop' in color is one element of modern design, as is the use of water features, like this pool. Also, the bench in this pictures highlights the minimal use of furniture that has been strategically placed.

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Modern Design 5. The extensive use of hardscape materials and structures such as decks and pools are common in modern design. The minimal use of furniture is also a common element.

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Modern Design 6. The layout of this garden is very geometric. Finished concrete is a hardscape material that is common in modern design.

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Modern Design 7. This picture highlights a design that is very geometric in the layout. The use of sculptural furniture adds interest to the design and the use of the round rope ball sculptures pair well with the rectilinear lines of the house and the rest of the garden.

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Modern Design 8. The extensive use of hardscape materials and features and the lack of plants are common in modern design.

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Contemporary Design 1. The layout of this garden is very rectilinear. The use rusty steel is an example of an 'honest' hardscape material that is commonly used in contemporary designs.

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Contemporary Design 2. The use of bold textured plant materials help to define and soften the hard lines of the hardscape. The varied lengths of the concrete slabs are an example of something that is found in a contemporary design.

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Contemporary Design 3. This design is highly rectilinear and uses horizontal wood as a hardscape material. Architectural structures such as the wall in the garden are common in contemporary designs.

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Contemporary Design 4. The use of bold textured mass planting help to soften the geometric layout of the hardscape.

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Contemporary Design 5. The repetition of plant materials and the use of a simple palette in the plant selection is often be found in contemporary designs.

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Contemporary Design 6. The strong use of color of the plant materials and the use of horizontal wood and square pavers are elements typically found in contemporary designs.

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Contemporary Design 7- The use of dimensional stone and the use of bold textured mass plantings illustrate elements of contemporary design.

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Contemporary Design 8. The use of rusty metal as a hardscape material and the offset concrete slabs are examples of elements found in contemporary design.

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Contemporary Design 9. The use of rusty metal as a hardscape material and the mass planting of textured plants illustrated elements of contemporary design.

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