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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Maison Suresnes
Maison Suresnes
Design 2LDesign 2L
Stefan Meyer
Chesley Knoll - Deck and Patio
Chesley Knoll - Deck and Patio
Jack CalderoneJack Calderone
The angled stairs add interest to an otherwise simple deck design. The two planters at the base of the stairs add a bit of our rustic style to the yard. I made them from rough cedar planks we found at the local Habitat for Humanity Restore. The material for both planters cost less than $15.
Holzterrassen
Holzterrassen
FreiraumgestalterFreiraumgestalter
Space Age Maisonette in Berlin Mitte
Space Age Maisonette in Berlin Mitte
Studio Klinker & Klunker GmbHStudio Klinker & Klunker GmbH
Verlässt man die Wohnung über die zweite Etage, so gelangt man auf eine wunderschöne Dachterrasse von der man einen 360 Grad Panoramablick über die Dächer Berlins hat. Ein wunderschöner Ort der bisweilen nicht zum Relaxen einlud. Daher erweckten wir mit geschickten Tricks die Terrasse aus ihrem Dornröschenschlaf. Die Kundin folgte unserer Empfehlung, auch hier mutig ins Farbspiel zu gehen. Ein Outdoor-Loungesofa mit farbigen Bezügen und Kissen lädt jetzt zum Verweilen ein. Außerdem finden sich in jeder Ecke der großzügigen Terrasse hochwertige Outdoormöbel, auf den in Ruhe gelesen oder gearbeitet werden kann. Abgerundet wird alles mit einem indirekten Beleuchtungskonzept sowie sonne- und hitzeresistenten Pflanzen. Hier entschieden wir uns für lange Gräser und Farne sowie bienenfreundlichen Edellavendel. Hinzu kam ein Bewässerungssystem der Marke Gardena, welches individuell auf die Bedürfnisse der einzelnen Kübelpflanzen geplant und installiert wurde.
Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été
Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été
ZOOM RENOVZOOM RENOV
Travaux sur le toit terrasse d'un immeuble parisien : - aménagement et habillage des mur - pose de cumaru au sol avec éclairage d'ambiance au sol - fabrication d'une cabane de rangement avec potager et petit coin cuisine pour les apéritifs dossier
2020 Barrington Trex Deck
2020 Barrington Trex Deck
Daydream Construction, Inc.Daydream Construction, Inc.
Trex Transcend Black Railings with handrail, Trex Pebble Grey Treads, White Risers and White composite Border - Barrington NH
Sophisticated Style in Urban Oasis
Sophisticated Style in Urban Oasis
Curtain CoutureCurtain Couture
Trex Select Pebble Grey deck with Westbury White Aluminum rail in Excelsior MN
Trex Select Pebble Grey deck with Westbury White Aluminum rail in Excelsior MN
Coty ConstructionCoty Construction
This customer chose Trex Select decking in Pebble Grey with a white Westbury rail. They finished off the railing with a Pebble Grey top so their guests can enjoy setting their drink on the railing. They will have many years with friends and family on this great looking low maintenance deck.
Lantana 29
Lantana 29
UserUser
On Display Photography
Floating Decks
Floating Decks
Headings Brothers, IncHeadings Brothers, Inc
This deck was build above a rubber roof. The framing is only attached to the house so not to put any holes in the roof. Therefore we call it a floating deck. The deck floor panels are removable.
HOUSE VINEYARD
HOUSE VINEYARD
ESTUDIO NÔMADAESTUDIO NÔMADA
Eugeni Pons
W17th St - Roof Deck
W17th St - Roof Deck
New York Roofscapes, Inc.New York Roofscapes, Inc.
www.nyroofscapes.com
Deck with louvered roof, fire feature, and inset hot tub - Dardenne Prairie, MO
Deck with louvered roof, fire feature, and inset hot tub - Dardenne Prairie, MO
Aesthetic Design & Build LlcAesthetic Design & Build Llc
This project in Dardenne Prairie, MO incorporates features designed to provide comfort in an outdoor setting. The deck is made with maintenance free Timbertech Pacific Walnut material with Westbury aluminum railing. The louvered roof can be opened to allow almost full sunlight, or closed to shade you from the heat, while also providing almost complete rain protection. The rectangular fire feature provides warmth and beauty, and the inset hot tub appears as a design element, rather than an afterthought.
North Ranch IPE deck
North Ranch IPE deck
Beyond Decks, Inc.Beyond Decks, Inc.
IPE planters
Blue Cantilevered Umbrella Modern Small Yard
Blue Cantilevered Umbrella Modern Small Yard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
leng
leng
Sage and Stone LLCSage and Stone LLC
Stealth
Stealth
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
breakfast courtyard
Backyard Covered Kitchen
Backyard Covered Kitchen
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Essendon project
Essendon project
MINT Pool + Landscape DesignMINT Pool + Landscape Design
Dave Kulesza
Gazebo's
Gazebo's
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques

Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a contemporary terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A contemporary roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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