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Contemporary Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Laidley Street Cottage
Laidley Street Cottage
Red Dot StudioRed Dot Studio
John Lee
Shaded Retreat
Shaded Retreat
Environs DevelopmentEnvirons Development
Venice Beach House
Venice Beach House
JENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGNJENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGN
Bedford Deck
Bedford Deck
UserUser
Nick Rudnicki
Lakeside Deck
Lakeside Deck
UserUser
Entire penthouse deck was redone. Four large, oblong existing planters were cleaned out and new screening plants, or a mixed planting, were designed and installed. Three large lightweight containers in black were substituted for existing ceramic containers. Two smaller matching lightweight containers were added to create a grouping around an existing sculpture.
Kestell deck
Kestell deck
ROYAL Decks and LandscapesROYAL Decks and Landscapes
Miro Simecek
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Langtry House Hampstead
Langtry House Hampstead
Zincha Design and ConstructionZincha Design and Construction
joaz
Multi Level Decks
Multi Level Decks
Jaksa BuildersJaksa Builders
This cedar deck was a replacement for an older traditional deck with railings. We wanted to give the owner an open picture of the landscape with multiple access points and no railings to obscure that view.
232 7th Stree
232 7th Stree
Bergen Street Studio for ArchitectureBergen Street Studio for Architecture
Appartement duplex Suresnes
Appartement duplex Suresnes
Design 2LDesign 2L
Stefan Meyer
MANGARIS
MANGARIS
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Circular Fire-Pit Deck
Circular Fire-Pit Deck
Miles Deck ConstructionMiles Deck Construction
a cozy nook to sit back and enjoy a fire on a crisp fall night.
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
A private roof deck connects to the open living space, and provides spectacular rooftop views of Boston. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.
Clareville, Northern Beaches NSW
Clareville, Northern Beaches NSW
team-b designteam-b design
Rainwater storage tanks and an outdoor fireplace enclose the private outdoor courtyard - which services the living, bedroom and artist studio spaces.
Cable Railing Posts
Cable Railing Posts
San Diego Cable RailingsSan Diego Cable Railings
Powder coated galvanized steel posts with stainless steel cable and hardwood. 100s of colors available starting at $40 per lineal foot. Photo-Steve Sherritt
Deck
Deck
Quayle & Company Design/BuildQuayle & Company Design/Build
Quayle & Company
Lilyfield House
Lilyfield House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
the deck The deck is an outdoor room with a high awning roof built over. This dramatic roof gives one the feeling of being outside under the sky and yet still sheltered from the rain. The awning roof is freestanding to allow hot summer air to escape and to simplify construction. The architect designed the kitchen as a sculpture. It is also very practical and makes the most out of economical materials.
Tribeca Roof Garden: Deck, Bamboo Fence, Container Garden, Terrace, Planters, Po
Tribeca Roof Garden: Deck, Bamboo Fence, Container Garden, Terrace, Planters, Po
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This NYC contemporary roof garden terrace design features wood deck and fencing and grey fiberglass planters filled with a lush mix of golden bamboo, evergreen spiral topiaries, flowers, and a red Japanese maple just starting to put out new leaves for spring. This rooftop terrace is located in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Beachside
Beachside
Scot Eckley, Inc.Scot Eckley, Inc.
John Granen

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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