Contemporary Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

Residenza privata, Roma

Westway Architects

Alberto Ferrero

UNE TERRASSE A PARIS

LOUP&CO

NOTRE REALISATION COTE LOUNGE.

david boureau

Green Penthouse in Hoboken

Hudson Place Realty

Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Urban chic meets progressive bldg. design in this award winning GOLD LEED certified building. Penthouse features a one of a kind 1300 sq. ft. ipe’ wood wrap around deck w/6 person hot tub that offers a fabulous view of the Empire State Building, 23’ ceilings, gas fireplace, a sleek Italian Valcucine kitchen, 6 burner Wolf range vented to the outside, Viking wine cooler, filtered fresh air & central air conditioning, a planted green roof for residences with dazzling NYC & Hudson River views, bike & private storage.

2303 Filbert Street

Elevation Architects

Jason Wells

Terrazza - Roof Graden nel centro di Roma

Luca Tranquilli Photographer

Luca Tranquilli

City Roof Deck

Lazor Design

Retractable Shade Structure, Pittsburgh

ShadeFX

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.

Midtown East Penthouse Garden

Chicago Green Design Inc.

Day shot. Clean minimal and modern.

Contemporary Deck

dassoXTR RainClad Siding at Harleston Row in Charleston,SC

dassoXTR

“A modern approach to living in history, Harleston row embraces six extraordinary new rowhomes in Downton, Charleston, SC. “by Julia F. Martin Architect 2016. Harleston Row Apartment at Downtown, Charleston, SC used dassoXTR natural bamboo siding for the building’s exterior and rooftop in 2016.

Found Tower

Unique Homestays

Southampton Beach House

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Michael Moran

Hell's Kitchen Penthouse

Jeffrey Erb

Ático DT

FFWD Arquitectes

Gartenprofi verwandelt Münchner Dachterrasse zum Blütenmeer

Julia Pankofer Landschaftsarchitektin

4-Season Roof Garden

Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.

Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.

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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