A roof terrace brings nature to an urban terrain, forging relationships with surrounding high-rise buildings.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop garden in New York with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Wrigleyville Residential Roof Deck

Rooftopia, LLC

After removing an old wooden deck and re-sealing the roof membrane, we installed a low maintenance porcelain paver floor on a pedestal system to increase drainage, air circulation and overall weight dispersion of the garden elements. We fabricated custom cedar planter boxes with a cedar and steel railing to add height for increased safety. As you enter the space, the focal point of the garden is a sleek, modern water feature with a pretty Mexican pebble and tigerwood base. The unique outdoor kitchen is comprised of Tigerwood, cedar and stainless hardware. Tigerwood cladding on the door of an existing stand alone grill, creates the illusion of a built in grill, with beautiful cedar countertops on either side. Landscape lighting and an irrigation system keep the garden stunning day and night. Jenn LassaJenn Lassa

Terrace roof

Richard Belisle Inc.

Path light at the end of the day. Take a look at the view on Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. Caroline Ménard photographe
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop full sun garden for summer in Montreal with a water feature and decking.

Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
Inspiration for a small contemporary rooftop formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

East Village Roof Garden

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Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Inspiration for a large modern rooftop full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.

Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional rooftop partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Regent's Park, London

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

Inspiration for a small mediterranean rooftop full sun formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Penthouse Patio

Rob Spytz Design

Photo of a large contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in Vancouver with a water feature and decking.

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With rock work, a lake spillway pipe area became an accent. Photo by William Healy
This is an example of an expansive eclectic rooftop partial sun garden for winter in Cleveland with a water feature.

Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass

SYNLawn

The rooftop deck on this townhome across the way from the beach features SYNLawn artificial grass. The bright coral colors and our soft, green surface creates a more inviting outdoor space, and the homeowner won't have to worry much about maintenance! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Villa Balboa

JEM4 design

Villa Balboa is a 10,000 square foot oceanfront villa on the Pacific in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The design, general contracting and project management was done entirely by JEM4 design. We were responsible for everything from rough construction all the way to the custom furniture design. This is one of the most unique and creative villas in all of Mexico. The website for the home is www.villabalboa.com .

Condo Roof Garden and Atrium

Dalat Landscape Design and Furnishings

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Contemporary rooftop full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Luxury Outdoor Project

Power Concrete Construction & Design Center

Photo of an expansive transitional rooftop full sun driveway for summer in Cedar Rapids with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Roquebrune Cap Martin Garden Desin

Atelier Nelumbo Garden Design

Nelumbo Garden Design
This is an example of a mediterranean rooftop formal garden in Nice with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Fountains and Containers

Birdsall & Co. The Garden Boutique

Tall, self-contained outdoor fountain with LED light insert for day and night enjoyment.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop garden in Denver with a water feature.

Luxury Outdoor Project

Power Concrete Construction & Design Center

Design ideas for an expansive transitional rooftop full sun driveway for summer in Cedar Rapids with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios

SYNLawn

Our SYNLawn artificial grass products like our SYNFescue 354 are natural looking, durable and keep surface temperatures low. Our synthetic turf adds liveliness to this large balcony space, and since many of our products are pet-friendly, you don't have to worry about your fur baby relaxing, playing or taking care of business on your balcony. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Regent's Park, London

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

Small mediterranean rooftop full sun formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Macpherson Place

Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional rooftop full sun formal garden for summer in Hong Kong with a water feature and decking.

City Roof Garden II

Dalat Landscape Design and Furnishings

Contemporary rooftop garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Rooftop Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.