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Fire Island Fresh
Fire Island Fresh
Annette Jaffe InteriorsAnnette Jaffe Interiors
AJI worked with a family of five to design their dream beach home filled with personality and charm. We chose a soft, peaceful neutral palette to create a bright, airy appeal. The open-concept kitchen and living area offer plenty of space for entertaining. In the kitchen, we selected beautiful sand-colored cabinets in the kitchen to recreate a beachy vibe. The client's treasured artworks were incorporated into the decor, creating stunning focal points throughout the home. The gorgeous roof deck offers beautiful views from the bay to the beach. We added comfortable furniture, a bar, and barbecue areas, ensuring this is the favorite hangout spot for family and friends. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.annettejaffeinteriors.com/residential-portfolio/long-island-family-beach-house/
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Hoppy Design & BuildHoppy Design & Build
Low maintenance outdoor living is what we do!
La Sombra - Deck Detail
La Sombra - Deck Detail
Hush HouseHush House
Detail of the ipe wood deck panels meeting the stainless "edging", black gravel, and stucco wall. Being a remodel, we had to make accommodations for maintenance, so the ipe wood panels were built as removable panels.
Modern One Story in Park Place, The Dalles OR
Modern One Story in Park Place, The Dalles OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Silver Summit
Silver Summit
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Outdoor living connects the dwelling's occupants with nature.
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Little Siesta Cottage- 1926 Beach Cottage saved from demolition, moved to this site in 3 pieces and then restored to what we believe is the original architecture
Virginia Elegance
Virginia Elegance
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
Roof of Boat Dock
Candler Park Modern
Candler Park Modern
First Street BuildersFirst Street Builders
Private rooftop deck off master bedroom on third floor. Custom flat-bar steel railing. Wood deck. Fiber cement panels on corner column and ceiling.
Black Forest Retreat -- Envision Distinction Spiced Teak composite decking
Black Forest Retreat -- Envision Distinction Spiced Teak composite decking
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This second-story deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Spiced Teak from the Distinction Collection.
Roof Deck with Seura Ultra Bright Outdoor TV
Roof Deck with Seura Ultra Bright Outdoor TV
SeuraSeura
Impressive roof deck with incredible view, outdoor lounge furniture, outdoor fireplace and 86" Seura Ultra Bright Outdoor TV. Design Inspiration from a Hamptons rooftop escape: The property was featured in several episodes of the 2020 Netflix series “Million Dollar Beach House” AV Design & Integration by Audio Video Systems, New York
Shoreline Drive Residencewood
Shoreline Drive Residencewood
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Steel framed deck canopy.
Black Forest Retreat -- TAMKO Envision Distinction Spiced Teak
Black Forest Retreat -- TAMKO Envision Distinction Spiced Teak
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This second-story deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Spiced Teak from the Distinction Collection.
extension maison pierre
extension maison pierre
Thedition - Nicolas BaleydierThedition - Nicolas Baleydier
projet d'une extension de 35 m² pour une maison ancienne dans un village. Création d'une toiture terrasse pour connecter l'étage de la maison existante avec les jardins sur plusieurs niveaux. Permis de construire accepté, en cours de réalisation.
Deck Covering- Uptown
Deck Covering- Uptown
Ayres Endeavors LLCAyres Endeavors LLC
13x19' Combo Set Chicago Project
13x19' Combo Set Chicago Project
BON PergolaBON Pergola
13x19' Combo Set Chicago Project
Trex At The HGTV® Dream Home 2021
Trex At The HGTV® Dream Home 2021
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Trex is proud to sponsor the 25th anniversary of the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway®. This year's home is located in the charming New England seaport of Newport, Rhode Island and features four distinct exterior zones showcasing Trex outdoor living products, including Transcend® decking, Signature® railing, Deck Lighting™, Pergola™, RainEscape® and Fascia.
Ático | Terraza sin barreras arquitectónicas | Barandilla de vidrio | Mobiliario
Ático | Terraza sin barreras arquitectónicas | Barandilla de vidrio | Mobiliario
JORNET | ArquitectosJORNET | Arquitectos
Silver Summit
Silver Summit
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Grasses planted along the rooftop perimeter also help to screen the view from development below.
Cortes Island Estate Exterior and Grounds
Cortes Island Estate Exterior and Grounds
Parker&Harlow Inc.Parker&Harlow Inc.
An expansive deck as part of an exterior renovation, overlooking Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island
Light Pink Townhome
Light Pink Townhome
Bricks IncorporatedBricks Incorporated

Back 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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