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Contemporary Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Laurel Road: Evergreen Consulting and E2 Homes
Laurel Road: Evergreen Consulting and E2 Homes
Evergreen Consulting / 4EGCEvergreen Consulting / 4EGC
Project by E2 Homes Landscape and Hardscape design by Evergreen Consulting Architecture by Green Apple Architecture Decks by Walk on Wood Photos by Harvey Smith
Outdoor Living - Symmes
Outdoor Living - Symmes
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Lower Deck with built-in sand box Photography by Ross Van Pelt
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Deck, Wood Planter Boxes, Fence, Container Garden, Ipe
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Deck, Wood Planter Boxes, Fence, Container Garden, Ipe
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This custom contemporary NYC roof garden near Gramercy Park features beautifully stained ipe deck and planters with plantings of evergreens, Japanese maples, bamboo, boxwoods, and ornamental grasses. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
roof top terrace
roof top terrace
UserUser
ipe deck, outdoor fireplace, teak furniture, planters, container garden, steel windows, roof deck, roof terrace
Clapton Water Garden
Clapton Water Garden
Viriditas StudioViriditas Studio
Garden Design in Wimbledon, 3
Garden Design in Wimbledon, 3
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
BAT & COBAT & CO
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Cozy Corners
Cozy Corners
Jones Outdoor Living Ltd.Jones Outdoor Living Ltd.
Vancouver Landscaper Landscaping Backyard Renovation Frontyard patio deck design garden retaining wall Fence Brick Fire pit
Inside Outside
Inside Outside
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
The old feather-board fence was renovated, clad with vertical battens and painted, making a smart backdrop for the plants. The vertical stripes and colour scheme reflect elements from within the house, to create a cohesive environment both inside and out. © Deb Cass
Canyon Meadows Contemporary
Canyon Meadows Contemporary
VisionScapesVisionScapes
Surrounded by 30 year old trees, the homeowners were looking for an organic, modern, low maintenance finish to their outdoor environment. Utilizing the pre-existing mature apple tree in the backyard VisionScapes developed a tranquil retreat that extended the sq.ft of the home through a series of terraced concrete and wood decks. Pathways and patio systems were locally sourced from a quarry on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes
Second-Story Mega Composite Deck
Second-Story Mega Composite Deck
Ace of Decks LLCAce of Decks LLC
Multi-Level Radius Deck With Pergola
Multi-Level Radius Deck With Pergola
Advanced Deck Builders of MadisonAdvanced Deck Builders of Madison
Elegant and modern multi-level deck designed for a secluded home in Madison, WI. Perfect for family functions or relaxing with friends, this deck captures everything that an outdoor living space should have. Advanced Deck Builders of Madison - the top rated decking company for the Madison, Wisconsin & surrounding areas.
Contemporary Pool & Patio
Contemporary Pool & Patio
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Overlooking the pool is a stylish and comfortable Trex Transcends deck that is the perfect spot for poolside entertaining and outdoor dining. The black horizontal metal railing, extra-large cedar deck steps and deck skirting add the finishing touches to this relaxing and inviting Atlanta backyard retreat.
Terasse
Terasse
FRIDA plantFRIDA plant
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
Elegant dining furniture on the main terrace sits on a porcelain paved area between strips of clay pavers which delineate the space and break up the expanse of paving. A path curves through soft perennial planting, leading you to explore further down the garden.
Brecknock landscaping and hardscape
Brecknock landscaping and hardscape
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Manly 20
Manly 20
Watershed ArchitectsWatershed Architects
Black pergola project
Black pergola project
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
A simple palette of materials was chosen for the black pergola project. Timber painted black, original London stock bricks to match the house and darkest slate. We also reused the galvanised steel water cisterns from the home's renovation.
Jardin urbain minimaliste
Jardin urbain minimaliste
Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes ConcepteursAgence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Contemporary Green 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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