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Contemporary Red Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Amies
Amies
Pablo Salgueiro Architectural PhotographerPablo Salgueiro Architectural Photographer
Highbury Entertaining Oasis
Highbury Entertaining Oasis
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
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
NYC Custom Roof Deck: Ipe & Metal Pergola, Ipe Bench, Planters, Deck
NYC Custom Roof Deck: Ipe & Metal Pergola, Ipe Bench, Planters, Deck
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This custom roof deck in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood features lightweight aluminum decking, ipe planters, an ipe and metal pergola, and ipe benches with built-in storage under the seats. Few woods can match the natural beauty of ipe (pronounced ee-pey), a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. These pictures were taken in early spring, before the leaves have filled out on the trees. Plantings include coralbark maples, hornbeams, pink cherry trees, crape myrtles, and feather grasses. The planters include LED up-lighting and automated drip irrigation lines. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Hillside Hot Tub Deck
Hillside Hot Tub Deck
Andrew FeldonAndrew Feldon
Andrew Feldon
Eaton Square
Eaton Square
Peter Young DesignPeter Young Design
Tony Murray
Bilgola House
Bilgola House
Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty LtdAnnabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd
Tim Mooney
Chicago Rooftop
Chicago Rooftop
TimberTechTimberTech
Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois
Melba
Melba
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
This project features a merbau deck, stairs & handrail with stainless steel wire infill. The pergola has been pitched off the external frame of the house using a Colorbond roof. The ceiling has been sheeted in Aquacheck gyprock with LED downlights.
Attico con piscina G43/13
Attico con piscina G43/13
UserUser
Andreas Wallner
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
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.
Balmain Terrace House
Balmain Terrace House
Annie Bowen DesignAnnie Bowen Design
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Interior design: Starrett Hoyt Double-sided fireplace: Majestic "Marquis" Pavers: TileTech Porce-pave in gray-stone Planters and benches: custom
Superior Terrace
Superior Terrace
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
The large, irrigated containers and well-selected plant materials thrive on the sunny roof deck. Photo courtesy Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges
Blue HeronBlue Heron
La Jolla - California
La Jolla - California
Nutopia, Inc.Nutopia, Inc.
Custom Lifted Wooden Deck
Custom Lifted Wooden Deck
All Points Construction Inc.All Points Construction Inc.
Downtown Los Angles Roof Deck
Downtown Los Angles Roof Deck
Eco Arbor DesignsEco Arbor Designs
Outdoor Roof deck in Los Angeles, Russ Cletta Designs
Chelsea, NYC Roof Deck: Ipe Planter Boxes, Bamboo, Privacy Screen, Birch, Contai
Chelsea, NYC Roof Deck: Ipe Planter Boxes, Bamboo, Privacy Screen, Birch, Contai
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This roof garden design in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood features a custom-built wood deck with matching planters made out of ipe, a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. We used very thin wood planks on the planter facades for a very contemporary effect. We also planted bamboo on one side to provide some much needed privacy from a neighboring terrace. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Contemporary Red 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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