What is the Garden Apartment?  6 perks, decorations and +20 blueprints

What is the Garden Apartment? 6 perks, decorations and +20 blueprints

The apartment with garden is a trend in new residential projects and represents the perfect combination of apartment and private garden. This new housing concept is very similar to the structure of a house, which makes the property even more welcoming and functional, also for receiving visits from family and friends.

However, since this is a new housing proposal, it is natural that many people are still in doubt about what an apartment with a garden really is. Thinking about it, we have prepared this content especially for you. In this post, we’ll share the garden apartment concept, its advantages, as well as decorating tips to make this space even cozier. Take a look and get inspired by the projects!




What is the Garden Apartment?  6 perks, decorations and +20 blueprints

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What is a garden apartment?

The garden apartment consists of ground floor accommodation units with an outdoor recreation area. This outdoor space, in turn, is characterized by the presence of gardens, patios and even furnishings that intensify the feeling of relaxation, such as pergolas, sunbeds, tables, garden benches, chaise longues and even hammocks.

This new housing concept is very similar to the courtyard of a house and was created to enhance the typology of this property, which normally costs less than apartments on the upper floors, due to the presence of noise and the possible lack of privacy in the location.



2. The garden apartment is a residential unit that has its own outdoor area.  Source – Lolahome

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  • Jerí Tassel Hammock – Gray – L 165 x W 420 cm
  • Chaise Itagua Tela – Graphite – L 49 x H 34 x P 200 cm
  • Heidi wooden garden bench – Natural – D 32 x H 45 cm
  • Spring Armchair Corda Náutica – Terracotta – L 62 x H 100 x D 70 cm

Discover the 6 advantages of living in an apartment with a garden

The garden apartment offers various advantages for those who invest in it, ranging from thermal comfort to the possible cultivation of trees and gardens in space. Check out some of the benefits observed by those living in a garden apartment below.

1. Environment reserved for the reception of family and friends

These units allow for hosting family and friends as well as hosting meetings, cocktail hours and other small events, eliminating the need to worry about booking the building’s ballroom. Furthermore, all the decoration of the environment is up to you, from the purchase of the furniture to the purchase of accessories, which makes the environment even more faithful to your style and your personality.

2. Free space for children and pets

For those with children and pets, you know how difficult it is to keep them on the property. But this will no longer be a problem for those who opt for an apartment with a garden. After all, there’s enough space to play outdoors.

3. Facilitates the cultivation of trees, vegetable gardens and vertical gardens

The layout of the garden apartment already provides for this reconnection with nature. This is because, in the external area, it is possible to grow fruit trees, vegetable gardens, as well as structure a beautiful orchid garden. Vertical gardens are also very welcome and give life to the walls that delimit the garden.

4. Promotes the thermal comfort of the building

The plants, in addition to adding beauty to the garden apartment furnishings, also favor the thermal comfort of the property, as the flowers and foliage intensify the humidity of the place, reducing the ambient temperature.

5. Increased security

The garden apartment is usually more protected and much safer than normal houses. This happens because in these condominiums it is natural to find 24-hour doormen and custodians right at the entrance to the building, as well as photographic equipment, electrified fences and even alarms.

6. Valuation of the property

Designing functional and welcoming furniture for your garden apartment will certainly add value to the property, whether you are renting or selling it.



3. Garden apartment: plants transform the environment and bring relaxation.  Source: Westwing

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  • Miami Parasol – Navy Blue – L 300 x H 250 x D 300 x D 300 cm
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  • Garopaba Cot – Jatobá – W 65 x H 107 x D 196 cm
  • Compact Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill – Black – W 64 x H 94 x D 57 cm

How to decorate the outdoor area of ​​an apartment with a garden?

With a lot of creativity and planning it is possible to furnish the outdoor area of ​​the garden apartment in a welcoming and functional way. However, before buying any furniture or decorative object, carefully evaluate the dimensions of the room and choose objects that enhance the place and do not hinder the movement of people through the space.



4. The garden-type apartment project is conquering more and more people.  Source – Lolahome

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  • Spring cot – White and Brown – H 21 x W 142 x D 214 cm
  • Lis stackable cot – Walnut – L 67,8 x H 85,8 x D 180 cm
  • Atlantic sunbed – Graphite – L 197 x H 36 x D 74 cm
  • Japú cot – Black – L 59 x H 121 x D 43 cm

If the outdoor space of the garden apartment is large, you can invest in the purchase of sun loungers, chaise longues, sofas and garden benches. As for landscaping, fruit trees can be grown in large pots or directly in the ground.



5. Garden apartment with table, chairs and comfortable armchairs.  Source - Better Homes and Gardens

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  • Revoar Leather Swing – Black – W 60 x H 200 x D 30 cm
  • Verona 3-seater sofa – Jatobá – W 174 x H 78.5 x D 72.5 cm
  • Quezon Armchair – Natural and Black – W 53 x H 77.5 x D 59 cm
  • Japú Cot – Ivory, Green and Blue – W 59 x H 121 x D 43 cm

Now, when it comes to a garden apartment with a small outdoor space, opt for multifunctional furniture, hammocks, and retractable chairs and tables that can be easily set up and taken down when not in use. When landscaping, try growing plants in small pots or bedding plants, as they take up little room space.

It’s also worth mentioning that because it’s an open environment, both the furniture and the fabrics and other pieces on display need to have extra protection against the elements: wooden furniture and bamboo benches protected with varnish, as well as waterproof fabrics they are very welcome in decoration.



6. Small apartment project with a garden.  Source – Stories from home

Now that you know what a garden apartment is, what its advantages are and ways to decorate the space, take a look at our photo gallery below and get inspired by some larger and smaller garden apartment designs.

Check out other garden apartment projects



7. Vertical garden can decorate the outdoor area of ​​your garden apartment.  Source – Casa14 Architecture


8. In the outdoor area of ​​​​the garden apartment it is possible to mix colors and textures of plants.  Source – Rafael Carvalho Paisagismo


9. A green space can be designed in the garden apartment project.  Source – Rodrigo Oliveira


10. Tables and benches bring functionality to the garden apartment outdoors.  Source – Gigi Botelho


11. Garden apartment: outdoor space decorated with a succulent garden.  Source – Bogesi Engineering


12. Vertical garden with ferns decorates the design of a small garden apartment.  Source – Monique Pereira


13. Garden apartment with Zen garden.  Source – Chris Nardelli Landscaping


14. Garden type apartment surrounded by fruit trees and vines.  Source – Casa Claudia


15. Garden apartment decorated with bamboo lounger and orchid.  Source – Cate Poli Paisagismo


16. Garden apartment decorated with foliage and exposed brick wall.  Source – Bia Abreu


17. Garden apartment: outdoor space decorated with vines.  Source - Mahavir Design and Furniture


18. Apartment with garden: vertical garden made with ceramic vases.  Source – Le Journal des Femmes


19. Apartment with garden and creative decor.  Source – Cate Poli Paisagismo


20. Apartment with garden: outdoor space furnished with plants and a hammock.  Source – Izamara Duarte

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