My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan

While the facade of the home was designed to take advantage of the waterfront scenery, it is the rooftop patio that truly celebrates the view. Towering six stories above the street, the Novogratzes gain an unobstructed view clear to New Jersey. To soften up the urban scenery, the designers planted a container garden of hardy shrubs, flowers and trees. The seating is kept informal with the use of woven rattan chairs and sectional pieces. A color palette of brown, grey, and blue stripes evokes a nautical feel in the heart of the city. Rattan chairs: Jannis Ellenberger for CB2 Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz