Contemporary Terrace with an Awning Ideas and Designs

Retractable Shade Structure

Chicago Roof Deck & Garden

Dave Slivinski

Contemporary Cable Railing Deck with Spiral Staircase

Core Outdoor Living

Beautiful upper and lower deck with Trex Rain Escape under the upper level. A spiral staircase was used to maximize space and aesthetics. Composite deck flooring is TimberTech Earthwood Evolutions Legacy with a cable railing. Located in Gainesville, VA

Reforma de ático con terraza en Sant Cugat del Vallès

Mireia Masdeu Design

Mauricio Fuentes

Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto

ShadeFX

International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.

Rare deluxe new build in desirable north Annandale

Pilcher Residential

Retractable awning for all-weather dining/ outdoor kitchen

Outdoor kitchen & dining

The Glade Design

Дом в Покровке

Архитектурная мастерская 2Ю

Modern Lake Wenatchee

Timberwood Construction Inc.

Rooftop Down-under

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

Outdoor Blinds

Vanguard Blinds Sydney

Outdoor Blinds - Clear PVC, shade mesh, waterproof fabrics - Ability to fully enclose an area - Available up to 6m wide x 5m high

California Contemporary

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Langdon Clay

A place to sit in the sun

User

A modern decked terrace was built-up from garden level to allow easy access from this old Devon Farmhouse. Gives wonderful views over the rolling hills. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling, Jan Cadle

ETHAN CARMEL ARCHITECTS

Yaniv Schwartz

Ático en Angelita Cavero

Mireya Fernández

Loft Metropolitano

PELIZZARI STUDIO

Claudia Pelizzari - PH Giorgio Baroni

Balsamina Residence

Ana Williamson Architect

Modern urban roof terrace

Nordland Landscapes

Modern urban roof terrace and contemporary courtyard renovation.

Rozelle functional garden

Think Outside Gardens

This inner-city garden was designed to meet the needs of a young family who like to entertain but still required solutions for storage and off street parking. Key to the design was connecting the two different areas of the lower courtyard with the upper carstand area. A solution was obtained through constructing an intermediate landing with built in seating and a new gas BBQ. An open style steel balustrade allows for safety between the two areas and visually takes full advantage of the depth of the property. All-weather protection provided by retractable awnings to both upper and lower areas ensures year round enjoyment. Sliding doors in the garage help the generous storage recede into the design. Spotted gum hardwood timber decking extends the internal areas outside and the wrap around steps further connect the spaces by providing an inviting entry to the BBQ area. A large floating timber bench seat is both practical and breaks up the large retaining wall to the upper carport. A grey and white colour palette provides a sophisticated look whilst highlighting punctuations of playful colour and contemporary styling to link the children’s play areas with the home.

Urban Lanai

Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.

The Urban Lanai enjoys refreshing summer breezes and cool shade amidst the surrounding urban canopy. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts

insel im großstadtdschungel

gruenhoch3 - ideen für ein leben im freien

andreas buchberger

Contemporary Terrace with an Awning 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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