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Contemporary Brown Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Sonoma in the City
Sonoma in the City
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
Decks by Kiefer
Decks by Kiefer
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Architecture RepublicArchitecture Republic
The deck functions as an additional ‘outdoor room’, extending the living areas out into this beautiful Canberra garden. We designed the deck around existing deciduous trees, maintaining the canopy and protecting the windows and deck from hot summer sun.
TREX COMPANY INC
TREX COMPANY INC
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
11th & T St.
11th & T St.
Ditto ResidentialDitto Residential
Rooftop Terrace Sculpture
Rooftop Terrace Sculpture
David HarberDavid Harber
Charles Mayer Photography
Pujabi Bagh
Pujabi Bagh
Essentia EnvironmentsEssentia Environments
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
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.
Gazebo's
Gazebo's
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
6' x 3' cedar wood-fired hot tub with Snorkel® Stove
6' x 3' cedar wood-fired hot tub with Snorkel® Stove
Snorkel Hot TubsSnorkel Hot Tubs
We originated wood-fired hot tubbing in 1979. The Snorkel® Stove was designed originally to enable off grid hot tubbing in Alaska . The rustic charm and the ability of our wood-fired hot tubs to go anywhere has inspired users in all corners of the world. All you need is wood, water and a match. There is no need for electricity or plumbing, but a jet system can be added if desired.
San Francisco Remodel
San Francisco Remodel
Plath & CompanyPlath & Company
John Bedell
Joshua Tree Origin
Joshua Tree Origin
Blu HomesBlu Homes
Model Home Interiors
Model Home Interiors
Intermark Design GroupIntermark Design Group
Outdoor covered seating area
Urban Rooftop
Urban Rooftop
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
Chicago Home Photos
The Mission - San Francisco
The Mission - San Francisco
Falken Reynolds InteriorsFalken Reynolds Interiors
Falken Reynolds - The Deck at The Mission SF
Coal Harbour Penthouse
Coal Harbour Penthouse
Hollam DesignHollam Design
Jason Statler Photography
Lathlain
Lathlain
Nulook HomesNulook Homes
Nulook Homes
Chicago Wicker Park Garage Rooftop Deck
Chicago Wicker Park Garage Rooftop Deck
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
This view of this Chicago rooftop deck from the guest bedroom. The cedar pergola is lit up at night underneath. On top of the pergola is live roof material which provide shade and beauty from above. The walls are sleek and contemporary using two three materials. Cedar, steel, and frosted acrylic panels. The modern rooftop is on a garage in wicker park. The decking on the rooftop is composite and built over a frame. Roof has irrigation system to water all plants. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley

Contemporary Brown 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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