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Contemporary Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Vista su City Life
Vista su City Life
Francesca Cutini StudiododiciFrancesca Cutini Studiododici
Thorburn
Thorburn
Origins DesignOrigins Design
Mandvi House
Mandvi House
SPASMSPASM
Sutherland Place
Sutherland Place
Home FotografyHome Fotografy
Lukasz Gorczynski
East 7th St Apartment, New York
East 7th St Apartment, New York
PORCELANOSA GroupPORCELANOSA Group
Fossil Grey Texture 12”x24” – Exterior Balcony Floors (360 sq. ft) Architect: Eisner Design LLC Find a Porcelanosa Showroom near you today: http://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/home/locations.aspx
Swanky Chicago Rooftop Garden Remodel
Swanky Chicago Rooftop Garden Remodel
Chi Renovation & DesignChi Renovation & Design
A rooftop garden remodel that features wooden plank flooring, a fully equipped barbecue, outdoor firepit, and wooden benches. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
The addition of the kitchenette on the rooftop transformed the patio into a fully-functioning entertainment space. The retractable awning provides shade on the hottest days, or it can be opened up to party under the stars. Welcoming guests into their home is a way of life for the Novogratzes, and in turn was the primary focus of this renovation. "We like to have a lot people over on the day-to-day as well as holiday family gatherings and parties with our friends", Cortney explains. With both Robert and Cortney hailing from the South; Virginia and Georgia respectively, the couple have it in their blood to open their home those around them. "We always believe that the most important thing in your home is those you share it with", she says, "so we love to keep up our southern hospitality and are constantly welcoming guests into our home." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz
Retractable Shade Structure, Pittsburgh
Retractable Shade Structure, Pittsburgh
ShadeFXShadeFX
ShadeFX customized two 14’ x 14’ aluminum structures with motorized retractable canopies for a rooftop terrace in Pittsburgh. The bold Ferrari Velvet Red canopy fabric and contrasting black frames seamlessly integrate into the sides of the terrace for a cohesive look.
Gartenprofi verwandelt Münchner Dachterrasse zum Blütenmeer
Gartenprofi verwandelt Münchner Dachterrasse zum Blütenmeer
Julia Pankofer LandschaftsarchitektinJulia Pankofer Landschaftsarchitektin
Roof Deck
Roof Deck
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Rooftop lounge and dining, with a vent-less linear burner fireplace.
Reclaimed Urban Outdoor
Reclaimed Urban Outdoor
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
The custom double sided fireplace helps to frame the Chicago skyline. Cynthia Lynn
Stratford Road
Stratford Road
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Stonebridge Development GroupStonebridge Development Group
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
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.
Rooftop Party Garden
Rooftop Party Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Salon d'extérieur de la terrasse
Salon d'extérieur de la terrasse
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Lakeview Rooftop
Lakeview Rooftop
studio CMstudio CM
Mike Schwartz
Ridge Road Farm
Ridge Road Farm
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
CASA CARABASSA
CASA CARABASSA
ÀMBIT ARQUITECTES SLPÀMBIT ARQUITECTES SLP

Contemporary Rooftop 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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