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Hale Ku Mana
Hale Ku Mana
JM DesignJM Design
Viareggio, 2016
Viareggio, 2016
Piergiorgio CorradinPiergiorgio Corradin
piergiorgio corradin fotografo
Oak Invisible Touch - Listone 190
Oak Invisible Touch - Listone 190
Listone GiordanoListone Giordano
Superior Terrace
Superior Terrace
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
The large, irrigated containers and well-selected plant materials thrive on the sunny roof deck. Photo courtesy Van Inwegen Digital Arts
San Francisco Telegraph Hill
San Francisco Telegraph Hill
Indivar SivanathanIndivar Sivanathan
Glass-walled patio with succulents. LIGHTING: Kim Cladas Lighting and Design PHOTO: Indivar Sivanathan Photo & Design
Urban Roof Terrace
Urban Roof Terrace
kokobo greenscapeskokobo greenscapes
Rae St
Rae St
Katana BuildersKatana Builders
James Morgan Photography
Brick tudor roof deck, on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, NY
Brick tudor roof deck, on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, NY
Hoover Architecture, PLLCHoover Architecture, PLLC
Philip Jensen-Carter
Queen Anne View Home
Queen Anne View Home
Kinesis Construction, IncKinesis Construction, Inc
Dale Lang
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Stonebridge Development GroupStonebridge Development Group
Belgrave Mews North
Belgrave Mews North
Landmass LondonLandmass London
Chinese Tea House, Boston, MA
Chinese Tea House, Boston, MA
Metal Roof NetworkMetal Roof Network
Custom copper diamond shingles top an ornate Chinese tea house on a roof-top oasis in Boston, MA.
Gramercy Townhouse
Gramercy Townhouse
Michael Haverland ArchitectMichael Haverland Architect
David Paler
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Espace détente sous la pergola et vue sur le Sacre-Coeur
View from Above: Green roof, Porcelain Tile Pavers, Linear Fire Table, LED Edge
View from Above: Green roof, Porcelain Tile Pavers, Linear Fire Table, LED Edge
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
Jackson Penthouse / Roof Deck, San Francisco
Jackson Penthouse / Roof Deck, San Francisco
De Meza + ArchitectureDe Meza + Architecture
This 1925 Jackson street penthouse boasts 2,600 square feet with an additional 1,000 square foot roof deck. Having only been remodeled a few times the space suffered from an outdated, wall heavy floor plan. Updating the flow was critical to the success of this project. An enclosed kitchen was opened up to become the hub for gathering and entertaining while an antiquated closet was relocated for a sumptuous master bath. The necessity for roof access to the additional outdoor living space allowed for the introduction of a spiral staircase. The sculptural stairs provide a source for natural light and yet another focal point.
Project | Penthouse
Project | Penthouse
flauraflaura
We were approached by renowned property developers to design a rooftop terrace for a luxury penthouse let in a prime London location. The contemporary penthouse wraps around a compact box terrace that offers breathtaking views of the cityscape. Our design extends the interior aesthetic outdoors to harmonise both spaces and create the ultimate open-plan indoor-outdoor setting.
Retractable Canopy, Cincinnati
Retractable Canopy, Cincinnati
ShadeFXShadeFX
ShadeFX customized a 10’ x 16’ shade structure and manual retractable canopy for a rooftop terrace in Cincinnati. The sleek black frame matches seamlessly with the renovation while protecting the homeowners from the afternoon sun.
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home rooftop terrace
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home rooftop terrace
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home rooftop terrace. Photo by William MacCollum.

Black Roof 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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