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Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Bassman Blaine HomeBassman Blaine Home
Big Alpine
Big Alpine
Treeline Homes, Inc.Treeline Homes, Inc.
Emily Minton Redfield
Villa Terra di Luna
Villa Terra di Luna
Villa Terra di LunaVilla Terra di Luna
Küche 4
Küche 4
KÜCHE & DESIGNKÜCHE & DESIGN
Fotograf: Wolfgang Zlodej
NYC Townhouse Garden: Roof, Terrace, Stone Patio, Bench, Container Plants, Birch
NYC Townhouse Garden: Roof, Terrace, Stone Patio, Bench, Container Plants, Birch
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Park Avenue roof deck features limestone-clad planters, patio, and a fireplace. The original brick around the fireplace was left intact and preserves a bit of the feel of old New York. Custom-built benches run along one perimeter, backed by Himalayan stem birch trees. This 1,200 square foot roof garden is also home to a lawn, a bathroom, a custom-built outdoor kitchen, and a glass sunroom with sliding doors. This rooftop garden is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Edgartown Harbor Makeover
Edgartown Harbor Makeover
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Triton Residence
Triton Residence
FoxLin ArchitectsFoxLin Architects
Second floor balcony looking west, with solar shading. View into upstairs office. Photo: Juintow Lin
Shore Penthouse - 1000 Ocean
Shore Penthouse - 1000 Ocean
Alonso & Associates, Inc.Alonso & Associates, Inc.
Brantley Photography
Rooftop avec potager
Rooftop avec potager
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Terraza
Terraza
GAP interiorismoGAP interiorismo
Terraza exterior
Wood
Wood
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
San Francisco 40 Apartments
San Francisco 40 Apartments
Flap StudioFlap Studio
David Frutos
City Roof Deck
City Roof Deck
Andrew Mikhael ArchitectAndrew Mikhael Architect
Built in Ipe benches and planters shape the space of this roof deck, giving our client flexibility and privacy. -Brad Dickson Photography
Whitfield Ave
Whitfield Ave
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Photo Credit: Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc Staging: Carolyn Grecco/ Meredith Baer
Midtown East Penthouse Garden
Midtown East Penthouse Garden
Jeffrey ErbJeffrey Erb
Cycle House
Cycle House
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The roof deck of the Cycle House by chadbourne + doss architects includes a cantilevered roof that provides covered space for outdoor lounging. photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
DV7 - Wohnungsbau in Regensburg
DV7 - Wohnungsbau in Regensburg
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
North Point
North Point
Periana ArchitecturePeriana Architecture

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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