Roof garden shade cabana interior details Photos: Peter Hurley Art
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic rooftop garden in Chicago with a fire feature and decking.

City Rooftop 3

Little Miracles Designs - Toronto

Curved Ipe bench with curved Corten steel wall, vertical Ipe fencing and perennial planting
Inspiration for a modern rooftop garden in Toronto.

Outdoor Kitchen by Vert Gardens

User

SoHo Terrace III
Design ideas for a contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in New York with decking.

Bison Party Deck

Green Roofs of Colorado

Andy Creath
Industrial rooftop garden in Denver.

Private garden terrace in the Strand

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

This property in the Strand, London, a building beautifully reinvented for the the 21st century, where the glamour of the Art Deco period scintillates with decadence. This apartment is its equal with 360 degree views high above this landmark area of London. A newly refurbished mezzanine rooftop lounge for the penthouse required a wraparound decking terrace fit for a super yacht. An aged look was required, although new and completely unique, delicate lighting and seating areas. Complex curves at every corner and a lighting scheme to reflect the stars shimmering at night. Prime teak used to reflect the best quality timber as a bench reminiscent of a small yacht, bespoke in every way. This created a perfect exterior space to lounge under the custom made parasols. The pre-weathered finish was achieved with specialist oils created for the project. A simple arrangement of planters with an ever changing show of foliage to suite the seasons with Trachylespurmum Jasminoides, the fragrance is divine.

Sichtschutz und Bankauflagen

Christian Liesen GmbH Garten und Landschaftsbau

Inspiration for a rooftop garden in Frankfurt with with privacy feature.

Rooftop Garden 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.