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Manhattan Terrace Deck: Roof Garden, Planter Boxes, Low-Maintenance, Container P
Manhattan Terrace Deck: Roof Garden, Planter Boxes, Low-Maintenance, Container P
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Nothing creates that seamless quality on a roof deck more than custom planters that are built to fit the space and match the deck. Purple smoke tree with grasses, yuccas, irises and a pond pebble top-dressing create a contemporary, low-maintenance garden that is easy to water and hardy. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
Floating House
Floating House
David Hertz & Studio of Environmental ArchitectureDavid Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture
Luxury Boston Rooftop Deck
Luxury Boston Rooftop Deck
BSA ConstructionBSA Construction
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Interior design: Starrett Hoyt Double-sided fireplace: Majestic "Marquis" Pavers: TileTech Porce-pave in gray-stone Planters and benches: custom
Louvered Roof System
Louvered Roof System
Majestic OutdoorMajestic Outdoor
Smart Pergola Louvered Roof System Installed to Cover Deck to provide protection from the elements. Louvered Roof lets you control the amount of Light or Shade on your deck. Louvers Open and close to Regulate Sun and Air Flow.
Back Bay Brownstone
Back Bay Brownstone
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
Fruitful Roof Deck
Fruitful Roof Deck
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Rooftop veggie planters. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Check out one of our latest roof garden designs in Brooklyn! We love wood and metal hybrid pergolas for their slender, contemporary feel. Also, the grey pendant light with its rose-colored interior is to die for! Our redesign of the space included porcelain pavers, a pergola, custom bench seating, artificial turf, composite fencing with built-in lattices, a custom outdoor kitchen, and contemporary fiberglass planters filled with lush plantings. Porcelain pavers come in dozens of different finishes, including this one which resembles grey wood. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Villa Belle Epoque Nice
Villa Belle Epoque Nice
Quai 9Quai 9
Anthony Lanneretonne
Osprey Landing
Osprey Landing
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma
Warmington Residential: Opus at Beacon Park - Plan 1 Roof Deck
Warmington Residential: Opus at Beacon Park - Plan 1 Roof Deck
Warmington ResidentialWarmington Residential
Plan 1 at Opus at Beacon Park in Irvine, CA. New Luxury Flats in Irvine.
Tribeca Loft
Tribeca Loft
Andrew Franz Architect PLLCAndrew Franz Architect PLLC
Albert Vecerka-Esto
Lake Charlevoix Private Residence
Lake Charlevoix Private Residence
Roger J. Berent ArchitectsRoger J. Berent Architects
E 49th St, Midtown East, NYC
E 49th St, Midtown East, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The Third Floor Balcony is Accessed from the Master Bedroom and Overlooks the Pool Below. Perfect for Watching the South Florida Sunrise.
River North Roof Terrace
River North Roof Terrace
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
Photographer: Martin Konopacki
302 Orchid
302 Orchid
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Photography: Ryan Garvin
2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House: Berkeley/Oakland Hills
2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House: Berkeley/Oakland Hills
Robert Nebolon ArchitectsRobert Nebolon Architects
The view terrace is the signature space of the house. First seen from the entry, the terrace steps down to wind-protected fire-bowl, surrounded by tall glass walls. Plantings in bowl make for a terrific area to relax. House appearance described as California modern, California Coastal, or California Contemporary, San Francisco modern, Bay Area or South Bay residential design, with Sustainability and green design.
Third Ward Rooftop Garden
Third Ward Rooftop Garden
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The middle planter breaks up the roof into two areas - upper Ipe deck and lower concrete tile patio. The other existing roof drain was incorporated within the patio, handling both surface and subsurface water flow.

Blue 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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