Friday, October 30, 2009

Modern Terrace Garden at Greenwich Penthouse in New York, NY - a design that highlights seasonal changes


At this Greenwich Village penthouse in New York, renovations didn’t end at the back door. Together with Rogers Marvel Architects, Dirtworks PC Landscape Architecture firm created a modern terrace garden to pull the contemporary feeling from inside all the way outside. Clean lines rule here and the minimal approach to landscaping create an ultra modern and chic look to this rooftop terrace garden project. Textures abound with smooth, round stones bordering the house, while linear shapes make up the hardwood walkway underfoot. Shrubs allow minimal maintenance while bright yellow potted flowers inspire color and nature in this backyard palace. The different greeneries create an eclectic feel to the penthouse surroundings and contrast the city backdrop. An ivy-covered steel trellis and lounge furniture set the ambiance for a peaceful and rest-filled retreat.





Friday, October 23, 2009

Contemporary Stone Benches from Stone Forest - new Sienna garden bench collection


For a modern and classy rest in your garden, the contemporary stone benches from Stone Forest are ideal. Offering a high-end design, it may be surprising to learn that these benches are cut from large slabs of travertine. But this is the secret of their unique, minimalistic appearance. Also, by using natural stone (namely travertine), the benches offer a green approach to garden decorating and promote the fact that natural means beautiful. It's also important that no commonly used man-made cement or cast stone were employed in the production process. The integrity of the travertine makes the final carving stand out discretely but powerful at the same time. The dimensions are 60" L x 20" W x 18" H with a 3.25'' thickness.



Saturday, October 10, 2009

Modern Outdoor Chair Disk by Karim Rashid


Owo introduces a new concept in the design of outdoor furniture with this ultra modern outdoor chair - the Disk Armchair by Karim Rashid. Perfectly suitable for being placed in the backyard or poolside, the chair will provide a comfortable rest as well as outstanding looks. The shape is innovative by itself, giving the impression that the chair is floating above the ground. No need for magic here though, because the material used for this special design is fiber glass. This also allows a number of color variations as the Disk chair comes in white, yellow or black. The middle of the disk is slightly lower than the rest, as if influenced by gravitation, to provide the comfy seating space. Time spent will be pure pleasure thanks to a conveniently placed cushion in polyurethane foam and polyester fibre.


Friday, October 2, 2009

Contemporary Urban Rooftop Garden Design


A collaborative effort between Simon Morray-Jones Architects, Clair Strong Interior Styling and UK-based BlueSky Landscapes, this garden is a little piece of green heaven topping a two-storey urban apartment. Contemporary in style, this rooftop garden is an extension of the modern interiors. Fitting to its urban environment, this garden houses low-maintenance plants ideal for the homeowners with a busy lifestyle, so when they’re not around to take care of their plants, they take care of themselves. This chic entertaining and relaxing garden incorporates a food prep space and a dining areas framed by a low box hedge, offering structure and privacy. Green and white plants make up the predominant color palette in this simple yet striking garden.