Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

TechGrass

Tribeca NY

Gunn Landscape Architecture

Photo: Alex Herring

Succulent Gardens and Pots

Scenic Landscape and Design

Launa Taylor

Modern Cardiff

The Brown Studio Inc.

The Brown Studio

Victoria 2

Urban Roof Gardens

Urban Roof Gardens www.urbanroofgardens.com One of two terraces in this penthouse, this terrace brings echoes both of Provence and the cubist hillside villages of Santorini. Individually crafted terracotta planters, of differing heights and sizes, provide for both decorative planting as well as a working allotment for fruit and vegetables. A crunchy gravel path meanders between the planters, with perforated Sardinian brick walls dividing the large space, and affording protection from the wind to both planting and people.

Rooftop Terraces

Terraform

Privates Wohnhaus

HR Hanna Raissle, Interior Design & Coaching

Ein zusätzlicher Sitzplatz wurde gewonnen, indem man die Tiefgaragen Abfahrt abgeböscht und aufgeschüttet hat. Ein ansonsten umnutzbarer und unansehnlicher Teil des Gartens wurde so zu einem erhöhten Sitzplatz, an dem im Sommer ein kühles Lüftchen weht!

Lake View Modern

Thomas Shafer Architects LLC

Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers

Fishcreek Falls Steamboat

Green Roofs of Colorado

The Berry Bowl

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

A massive hanging planter is the centerpiece of the Berry Bowl. Robert Benson Photgraphy

Native CA plants and friends

Eve's Garden Design

Eve Werner

Mid-Century Modern Entry - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The new stone column and fence look as if they were created when the house was built. Mixed perennials soften the edge of the sidewalk. Westhauser Photography

愛犬のための屋上庭園

Deep Cove Cliffhanger Project

NATS Nursery Ltd.

Features: Energy Star certified Built Green Platinum EnerGuide 78GJ/year Green roof Tramway from the top of the lot to the waterfront 48″ Drain water heat recovery 95% AFUE Gas Boiler Venmar X24 HRV 75% Efficiency Low flow plumbing fixtures Integrated home automation system Average 80% recycled construction waste LIVEROOF: Nats Nursery Ltd. BUILDER: Naikoon Contracting Ltd. ARCHITECT: Synthesis Design INTERIOR DESIGN: Synthesis Design LOCATION: Deep Cove, North Vancouver COMPLETION: 2018 Photo by Ema Peterson Photography

Fire Pits and Water Bowls

Architectural Pottery

Flat Irons Contemporary

Watermark Landscapes

David Winger, Greg Bobich, Marpa Design Studio

Rooftop Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.