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Contemporary Blue Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Kingman Place
Kingman Place
AllenBuilt, Inc.AllenBuilt, Inc.
Allen Russ Photography
Villa for sale in Santa Ponsa
Villa for sale in Santa Ponsa
HEIMBURGERHEIMBURGER
Albert Park roof top garden
Albert Park roof top garden
Paal Grant Designs In LandscapingPaal Grant Designs In Landscaping
Rooftop Terrace
Rooftop Terrace
David Andrew InteriorsDavid Andrew Interiors
A beautiful outdoor living space designed on the roof of a home in the city of Chicago. Versatile for relaxing or entertaining, the homeowners can enjoy a breezy evening with friends or soaking up some daytime sun.
The Edge by David McCoy Homes
The Edge by David McCoy Homes
David McCoy HomesDavid McCoy Homes
THE EDGE is our new contemporary David McCoy Homes display home at Lot 220 Whipbird Drive, Canopy’s Edge. This home truly offers space and privacy, the moment you enter the property you will notice the amazing attention to detail. From the beautiful landscaping and decking to the generous porch with timber features this is just a taste of what is to come. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, activity room, and home theatre this home is truly designed for the family. The custom designed kitchen is incredible, an entertainer’s delight featuring generous central island bench with ample storage and impressive butler’s pantry, which compliments the kitchen perfectly. The main bedroom is separate from the other 3 bedrooms with more storage than you could believe. The rest of the family is catered for with the remaining 3 bedrooms having their own activity room and delightful bathroom. This home is truly a credit to David McCoy Homes and you are warmly invited to visit and discuss with our design team your personal requirements.
Boston, MA Urban Townhome
Boston, MA Urban Townhome
CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLCCHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC
A collaborative design with Jean Brooks Landscapes, Cambridge, MA
Rooftop Oasis in River North
Rooftop Oasis in River North
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
This roof deck is an extension of a 1,100 square foot condominium in the trendy River North neighborhood. Christy Webber Landscapes assisted with construction of this green roof which includes a fire pit, water feature, custom stone planters, and an arbor to provide shade. Plantings include perennials that can stand up to the sun and heat. This roof deck was featured on HGTV.
Circular Fire-Pit Deck
Circular Fire-Pit Deck
Miles Deck ConstructionMiles Deck Construction
Curved bench back makes seating comfortable.
City Rooftop
City Rooftop
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Tucson Mountian Lava House
Tucson Mountian Lava House
Paul Weiner | DesignBuild CollaborativePaul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative
Liam Frederick Photography
222 Smith
222 Smith
Carter Group Architects, Inc.Carter Group Architects, Inc.
Roof Deck with Ocean View
"Sugar Cube" Addition
"Sugar Cube" Addition
Hopkins Studio, architecture + designHopkins Studio, architecture + design
Buena Vista Beauty
Buena Vista Beauty
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer, Photographer
Roofdeck Patio Madison Park Penthouse
Roofdeck Patio Madison Park Penthouse
Faith SheridanFaith Sheridan
Roger Turk
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Eastside Costa Mesa - Staging
Eastside Costa Mesa - Staging
AlignmentsAlignments
Appartamento SP
Appartamento SP
Alessandra Avagnano ArchitettoAlessandra Avagnano Architetto

Two-Story Custom Deck with Fire Pit
Two-Story Custom Deck with Fire Pit
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
The goal for this custom two-story deck was to provide multiple spaces for hosting. The second story provides a great space for grilling and eating. The ground-level space has two separate seating areas - one covered and one surrounding a fire pit without covering.
The River House
The River House
Linebox StudioLinebox Studio
Backyard deck with accessibility ramp
Backyard deck with accessibility ramp
Ridgewood RenovationsRidgewood Renovations
Sundeck with ramp for backyard accessibility, and enclosed storage space under deck.

Contemporary Blue 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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