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Budget Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Hsiu's East London apartment
Hsiu's East London apartment
HomewingsHomewings
The lovely terrace of this East London home has been packed with character! The faux bamboo plants act as a clever screening to views of other flats and gives a sense of the jungle and greenery in the middle of London- we love it! The lovely compact dark grey table and chair makes it a perfect place to grow herbs and enjoy a cup of tea.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Sunroom projects
Chestnut Hill - Acworth, GA 30102
Chestnut Hill - Acworth, GA 30102
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Heather Cooper Photography
Waner Residence
Waner Residence
G Squared DesignG Squared Design
From the Hip
Exterior - Iron Balustrades
Exterior - Iron Balustrades
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Exterior iron railing
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
KAILANI HOME OFFICE
KAILANI HOME OFFICE
BloomintBloomint
Margaret Stepien
2002 Rountree Dr. Austin TX 78722
2002 Rountree Dr. Austin TX 78722
Total Home Solutions, LLCTotal Home Solutions, LLC
Bryan Parker
Inner South - Outdoor Living
Inner South - Outdoor Living
Plan It GreenPlan It Green
The floating Solarspan roof provides an outdoor 'living room' with integrated bench seating and BBQ. The 'edeck' premium Jarrah decking is richly coloured and provide visual warmth and interest. The timber screens help to define different functional spaces on the deck and provides weather protection, enabling year round use. Claudine Thornton - 4 Corners Photo
Decoración moderna en acero
Decoración moderna en acero
Slabon Forja CreativaSlabon Forja Creativa
Slabon Forja Creativa
Martinez Lanai
Martinez Lanai
Tim Lloyd Construction LLCTim Lloyd Construction LLC
Brittany Ziegler
Pattern Cottage
Pattern Cottage
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Decks & Backyards - Power Washed and Painted
Decks & Backyards - Power Washed and Painted
The Perfectionist Painting Co.The Perfectionist Painting Co.
Best Redwood Dinning Table
Best Redwood Dinning Table
Best RedwoodBest Redwood
Best Redwood 9ft Farmhouse Dining Table
Screen Room Deck with Corner Fireplace
Screen Room Deck with Corner Fireplace
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
This project includes a new covered deck and Heartlands Custom Screen System. The project features a beautiful corner wood burning fireplace, cedar ceilings, and Infratech heaters. A unique feature to this project is a custom stair lift, as pictured.
Cabbage Tree House
Cabbage Tree House
Justin Humphrey ArchitectJustin Humphrey Architect
Andy MacPherson Studio
North Idaho Mountain Retreat
North Idaho Mountain Retreat
UserUser
This corten fence topper was installed to help keep snow off the deck in winter at this Schweitzer Mountain Residence. The panel is a standard Revamp™ size and done in nest pattern Photo Credit: Hamilton Photography
Inner South - Outdoor Living
Inner South - Outdoor Living
Plan It GreenPlan It Green
The floating Solarspan roof provides an outdoor 'living room' with integrated bench seating and BBQ. The 'edeck' premium Jarrah decking is richly coloured and provide visual warmth and interest. The timber screens help to define different functional spaces on the deck and provides weather protection, enabling year round use. Claudine Thornton - 4 Corners Photo
Newton Single Family - Enclosed Deck
Newton Single Family - Enclosed Deck
Kurtz Design Studio, LLCKurtz Design Studio, LLC
Maude Street
Maude Street
Murray Legge ArchitectureMurray Legge Architecture

Budget Terrace with a Roof Extension 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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