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Contemporary Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
East Side Penthouse
East Side Penthouse
Christian Duvernois Landscape/StudioChristian Duvernois Landscape/Studio
Christian Duvernois Gardens, Inc.
il terrazzo di marmo
il terrazzo di marmo
UserUser
Attico con piscina G43/13
Attico con piscina G43/13
UserUser
Andreas Wallner
Terrasse à Boulogne
Terrasse à Boulogne
JPDAJPDA
Vue de la terrasse Est Photo Jean Richer
SOHO APARTMENT
SOHO APARTMENT
Cristina Dos SantosCristina Dos Santos
Exposed brick outdoor lounge area with a spa and outdoor shower for a leisure and relaxing atmosphere. Trees in the background for privacy
Reforma Interior Casa en Barcelona
Reforma Interior Casa en Barcelona
Llamazares Pomés ArquitecturaLlamazares Pomés Arquitectura
Iván Pomés
Eaton Terrace
Eaton Terrace
IMKOIMKO
Terrace with formal planting and outdoor seating areas
LaCantina Summer 2019
LaCantina Summer 2019
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
Marina remastered contemporary
Marina remastered contemporary
EAG StudioEAG Studio
Open Homes Photography
Buscando el Sol... y la paz en Málaga
Buscando el Sol... y la paz en Málaga
AldeaAldea
Por último, a través de una escalera interior accedemos a una terraza privada con vistas a la espléndida catedral de Málaga… Es un espacio mágico, aislado en el centro de Málaga, con sus típicas macetas de plantas mediterráneas y olor a aromáticas, en el que oímos el rumor del agua de la fuente, y nos envuelve una paz nos invita a quedarnos para siempre en este maravilloso lugar…
Groundwork Design - Bucktown
Groundwork Design - Bucktown
Jacob Hand Photography + MotionJacob Hand Photography + Motion
© 2018 Jacob Hand Photography + Motion
Jardin Contemporain
Jardin Contemporain
Vauthelin PAYSAGESVauthelin PAYSAGES
Mathieu LE GALL
skin-box house - award wining design.
skin-box house - award wining design.
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
a stylish roof deck looks across the rooftops of Windsor towards the city with funky furniture and the warmth provided by the timber-clad deep-reveal canopy over. image by superk.photo
Roof Top Gardens
Roof Top Gardens
Tyrone Mitchell PhotographyTyrone Mitchell Photography
Designs of this rooftop created by Chicago green Design.Photographed by Tyrone Mitchell
New Cow Hollow Family House
New Cow Hollow Family House
EAG StudioEAG Studio
OpenHomes Photography
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
2020 - Comfortable seating and garden lighting makes the days stretch into the night. Retractable pergola give much-need overhead shade during the dog days of summer
Un templo para la familia terrenal
Un templo para la familia terrenal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
The South 5th
The South 5th
Acero ConstructionAcero Construction

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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