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Contemporary Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Big Alpine
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Urban Rooftop Deck -- Envision Distinction Rustic Walnut composite decking
Urban Rooftop Deck -- Envision Distinction Rustic Walnut composite decking
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This rooftop deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Rustic Walnut from the Distinction Collection.
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TORRE EN LA ZONA ALTA DE BARCELONA
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Giant Chess Set on a Dallas Rooftop
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Skyhouse
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Home Staging - Venice, CA
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Ausbau einer Dachgeschosswohnung zur Maisonette
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Rooftop Down-under
Rooftop Down-under
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Nightshot of this beautiful rooftop in Chicago's Bucktown area. Water, fire and friends is all this rooftop needs to complete one of the cities nicest and private rooftop. Photos by: Tyrone Mitchell Photography
Terrasse parisienne contemporaine en bois
Terrasse parisienne contemporaine en bois
Casa Lupacchini
Casa Lupacchini
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18th Ave City Homes
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The Garden Builders - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
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Brook Street London
Brook Street London
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Summitridge Drive
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Summitridge Drive Beverly Hills luxury home modern guest house terrace with fire pit and Los Angeles views
Elegant and Smart Outdoor
Elegant and Smart Outdoor
Innovative Modern DesignInnovative Modern Design
Simple yet elegant, practical and classy! Dark grey cabinets with Avorio Neolith countertops. Equipped with2 gas burners, sink and custom storage space for your bar fridge, propane, waste and recycling.
Terraza
Terraza
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Terrasse Boulogne Billancourt
Terrasse Boulogne Billancourt
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Ash Residence
Ash Residence
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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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