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Contemporary Courtyard Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Пасхальный дом
Пасхальный дом
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
WEBB ST Townhouse Project
WEBB ST Townhouse Project
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
John Wheatley Photographer, Nathan Burkett Landscape Architects.
Composite Decking Courtyard | Bristol
Composite Decking Courtyard | Bristol
Ovaeda LtdOvaeda Ltd
Check out this sunken courtyard decked with our Luxxe light grey woodgrain composite decking.
2012 New American Home
2012 New American Home
UserUser
James F. Wilson / courtesy BUILDER Magazine
House 2022
House 2022
House of OriginHouse of Origin
Outdoor living with repurposed timber privacy screen and chunky BBQ bench. Fiona Susanto
Réalisation d'une terrasse bois Padouk - Biot
Réalisation d'une terrasse bois Padouk - Biot
WooDesignWooDesign
Réalisation d'une superbe terrasse en bois autour d'un jacuzzi à Biot dans le 06. La terrasse est faite en essence de bois Padouk, un bois très rouge qui va très rapidement se griser pour donner un charme exceptionnel à la terrasse. Un véritable petit coin de détente au cœur de la Côte d'Azur.
762 California
762 California
m_Royce Architecturem_Royce Architecture
Contemporáneo Terraza Y Balcón
Contemporáneo Terraza Y Balcón
Black Peak House, Wanaka, Internal Outdoor Area
Black Peak House, Wanaka, Internal Outdoor Area
Dunlop BuildersDunlop Builders
The internal outdoor area with built in couch and floating concrete steps allows the space to be used away from the lake winds.
Reforma integral A&J
Reforma integral A&J
ArquidaliaArquidalia
Terraza ático
NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU
NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU
UserUser
Пасхальный дом
Пасхальный дом
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Albizia Perfection
Albizia Perfection
Union3Union3
Terrasse in Holzoptik | Beton trifft Holz
Terrasse in Holzoptik | Beton trifft Holz
GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KGGODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG
Outdoorküche Corian
Outdoorküche Corian
KLOCKE Interieur Möbelwerkstätte GmbHKLOCKE Interieur Möbelwerkstätte GmbH
Outdoorküche nach Maß. Corian und Granit effektvoll kombiniert. Mit großem Gasgrill und Induktionskochfeld. Entwurf, Herstellung und Montage durch KLOCKE Interieur.
Hampstead modernist house
Hampstead modernist house
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
Modern Family Home on the Hills of Christchurch
Modern Family Home on the Hills of Christchurch
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Macrocarpa pergola with Abodo cladding..
Courtyard
Courtyard
Atlas ArchitectsAtlas Architects
Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.
Upper West Side Terrace
Upper West Side Terrace
UserUser
Los Angeles Home Staging | Wade St., Mar Vista
Los Angeles Home Staging | Wade St., Mar Vista
Modern Mecca™ | Los Angeles Home StagingModern Mecca™ | Los Angeles Home Staging
photos by Everett Fenton Gidley

Contemporary Courtyard 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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