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Affordable Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Dachterrasse hoch über den Dächern
Dachterrasse hoch über den Dächern
Erika Radev InteriorsErika Radev Interiors
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This wrap-around NYC roof garden design in the West Village features a custom-built planter 15'x30' made of red cedar and filled with a lush mix of evergreens, spiral junipers, and flowers. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
PENTHOUSE in PARIS
PENTHOUSE in PARIS
Julien CLAPOTJulien CLAPOT
PHOTOGRAPHE:JULIEN CLAPOT /LOG ARCHITECTURE PARIS
TORRE EN LA ZONA ALTA DE BARCELONA
TORRE EN LA ZONA ALTA DE BARCELONA
HOME DECO by JUDITH FARRANHOME DECO by JUDITH FARRAN
Kissing Trees Terrace
Kissing Trees Terrace
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Spanish European Casita | Baja Norte California, Mexico
Spanish European Casita | Baja Norte California, Mexico
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
Charming modern European guest cottage with Spanish and moroccan influences located on the coast of Baja! This casita was designed with airbnb short stay guests in mind. The rooftop palapa is a perfect spot for gazing over the ocean while enjoying tequila from the barstools perched up to a drop leaf dining surface or taking a nap on the queen size bed swing!
il terrazzo di marmo
il terrazzo di marmo
UserUser
Exemple de projets réalisés
Exemple de projets réalisés
Anthony Toulon | PhotographeAnthony Toulon | Photographe
anthonytoulon.com
Jardin Contemporain
Jardin Contemporain
Vauthelin PAYSAGESVauthelin PAYSAGES
Mathieu LE GALL
skin-box house - award wining design.
skin-box house - award wining design.
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
a stylish roof deck looks across the rooftops of Windsor towards the city with funky furniture and the warmth provided by the timber-clad deep-reveal canopy over. image by superk.photo
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
2020 - Comfortable seating and garden lighting makes the days stretch into the night. Retractable pergola give much-need overhead shade during the dog days of summer
Appartamento Circonvallazione Gianicolense 70 mq
Appartamento Circonvallazione Gianicolense 70 mq
02A Studio | Architettura & Design02A Studio | Architettura & Design
Terrazzo con vista su Roma.
SANT CUGAT
SANT CUGAT
PUZZLE URBANOPUZZLE URBANO
Zona relax con sofas + huerto urbanos con plantar aromáticas (Albahaca, menta, hierbabuena, cilantro,...)
Prairie Village Modern
Prairie Village Modern
Design LabDesign Lab
Matthew Anderson
Smart Home 2KR
Smart Home 2KR
in_design architekturin_design architektur
Alexandra Lechner
SANT CUGAT
SANT CUGAT
PUZZLE URBANOPUZZLE URBANO
Zona relax con sofas + huerto urbanos con plantar aromáticas (Albahaca, menta, hierbabuena, cilantro,...)
Maison de Vacance
Maison de Vacance
Susanna CotsSusanna Cots
Fotos de Mauricio Fuertes
Modern Heavy Timber Curved Wall Home
Modern Heavy Timber Curved Wall Home
Tomecek Studio ArchitectureTomecek Studio Architecture
Photography by Raul Garcia Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This urban infill project juxtaposes a tall, slender curved circulation space against a rectangular living space. The tall curved metal wall was a result of bulk plane restrictions and the need to provide privacy from the public decks of the adjacent three story triplex. This element becomes the focus of the residence both visually and experientially. It acts as sun catcher that brings light down through the house from morning until early afternoon. At night it becomes a glowing, welcoming sail for visitors.
London Roof Garden
London Roof Garden
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
London roof garden.

Affordable Rooftop 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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