No. 22 Balconies & Rooftops · Modern Farmhouse
Rooftop Lap Pool with Olive Trees
On this rooftop, cushioned loungers and potted olive trees in terracotta planters line a narrow lap pool edged by flagstone paving, weathered wood decking, and a glass-paneled safety railing.
Design notes
Modern farmhouse design keeps things honest: white board-and-batten or painted brick, black-framed windows and doors, standing-seam metal roofs, cedar posts and beams. Outside, that means gravel and bluestone rather than fancy paving, a big lawn, raised beds, a porch or pavilion with a fan, and simple furniture in black or natural wood. Lighting is gooseneck barn lights and warm string lights, never anything glossy.
What to look for
- Weight — lightweight planters and mix, no wet soil in stone pots
- Wind and privacy handled with screens and planters, not walls
- One purpose per balcony: dine, lounge or grow
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