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Budget Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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San Francisco 40 Apartments
San Francisco 40 Apartments
Flap StudioFlap Studio
David Frutos
Pullman
Pullman
J Jorgensen - Architectural PhotographerJ Jorgensen - Architectural Photographer
J Jorgensen - Architectural Photographer
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
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
A naturalistic planting scheme for a roof terrace in Notting Hill. The drought tolerant planting provides year round interest and is a fantastic source of food for pollinators.
Decoración Vivienda de Alquiler Barrio Salamanca
Decoración Vivienda de Alquiler Barrio Salamanca
Interior Home StagingInterior Home Staging
Pis Rogent
Pis Rogent
AZ estudi - Arquitectura y ReformasAZ estudi - Arquitectura y Reformas
Roof-top garden in Chengdu (banshanweicheng)
Roof-top garden in Chengdu (banshanweicheng)
STUD landscape designSTUD landscape design
A small Roof garden, a large number of natural wood, succulent plants. Match with a mirror Waterscape
Casa Collana
Casa Collana
Poiesis ArchitettiPoiesis Architetti
A Roof Top Deck
A Roof Top Deck
Timber & Stone Outdoor SpacesTimber & Stone Outdoor Spaces
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
2020 - Vertical herb garden with automatic watering system
Casa Collana
Casa Collana
Poiesis ArchitettiPoiesis Architetti
Decoración Vivienda de Alquiler Barrio Salamanca
Decoración Vivienda de Alquiler Barrio Salamanca
Interior Home StagingInterior Home Staging
Terrazzo su misura
Terrazzo su misura
Arcangelo PrimatoArcangelo Primato
La definizione dello spazio di questo terrazzo è avvenuta attraverso la progettazione di arredi su misura
Beach House Refresh
Beach House Refresh
Village Studios Design, LLC.Village Studios Design, LLC.
A Roof Top Deck
A Roof Top Deck
Timber & Stone Outdoor SpacesTimber & Stone Outdoor Spaces
Pis Rogent
Pis Rogent
AZ estudi - Arquitectura y ReformasAZ estudi - Arquitectura y Reformas
Intervención de bajo coste en una terraza de un piso en la planta ático. Se renovó la imagen de la terraza mediante; una ¡limpieza del pavimento original de rasilla, pintura blanca en paredes, y una nueva iluminación con guirnaldas y apliques en pared.
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
Annuals and grasses mix to give form and texture
Modern contemporary roof top deck
Modern contemporary roof top deck
Soka Homes ConstructionSoka Homes Construction
Modern contemporary rof top complete with pavers and patio furniture
OUTDOOR AREA PROJECTS
OUTDOOR AREA PROJECTS
Libertà Tile & MarbleLibertà Tile & Marble
Outdoor cooking deck area with white subway tiles
Tagterrasse, privat indretning
Tagterrasse, privat indretning
Kamila OsinkaKamila Osinka
Indretning af tagterrasse i nybygget kvarter. Terrassen rummer et hyggeligt loungeområde, stort spiseområde med grillplads og beplantning der kan tåle forholdende i 6.sals højde.

Budget 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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