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Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
Islington
Islington
Staging-SpaceStaging-Space
Barn extension in South Gloucestershire
Barn extension in South Gloucestershire
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Federica Vasetti
Portland DesignRail® with Stainless Steel Pickets
Portland DesignRail® with Stainless Steel Pickets
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Close-up of DesignRail® aluminum stair railing with LED top rail lighting and Stainless Steel Pickets
Whitehawk Re-deck
Whitehawk Re-deck
Jacob Schutt ConstructionJacob Schutt Construction
Trex composite decking in Saddle with aluminum cable railings.
Nihon-Inspired Contemporary
Nihon-Inspired Contemporary
Richard Salpietra Architect, Inc.Richard Salpietra Architect, Inc.
Prospect Heights Townhouse
Prospect Heights Townhouse
Hatchet Design BuildHatchet Design Build
Rooftop Patio styled by Coil + Drift and Cold Picnic.
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
La Nostra Secrets d’IntérieurLa Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur
Jardin existant avant travaux (démarrage travaux) Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
FINNELL
FINNELL
Green Grounds Landscape ServicesGreen Grounds Landscape Services
Complete renovation of this 4000 sq foot backyard. Complete demo of the yard. Installation of Belgard pavers, trex decking, landscape lighting, pergola, spa, plants and retaining walls with stucco finish.
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Interior design: Starrett Hoyt Double-sided fireplace: Majestic "Marquis" Pavers: TileTech Porce-pave in gray-stone Planters and benches: custom
Henderson Bay House - Deck
Henderson Bay House - Deck
Metzdorf Designs and TCM BuiltMetzdorf Designs and TCM Built
Panorama views from a modern deck featuring a linear fire table, stainless steel cable railing and waterproof pedestal concrete decking.
Montparnasse, Paris
Montparnasse, Paris
TG-StudioTG-Studio
City Garden
City Garden
OPRCHOPRCH
Yoga Garden
Yoga Garden
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
Sawyer Residence
Sawyer Residence
Vladimir Radutny ArchitectsVladimir Radutny Architects
Mike Schwartz
Bullfrog Spa Design Gallery
Bullfrog Spa Design Gallery
Lake Guntersville Pool & PatioLake Guntersville Pool & Patio
Finborough Road
Finborough Road
Interiors PhotogapherInteriors Photogapher
Emma-Jayne Garnett
A Roof with a View
A Roof with a View
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Outdoor Kitchen with Pizza Oven and Grill
Outdoor Kitchen with Pizza Oven and Grill
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Architect: David Kotzebue / Designer: MODtage Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Hilltop Contemporary - Richmond, CA
Hilltop Contemporary - Richmond, CA
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
This new, ground-up home was recently built atop the Richmond Hills. Despite the beautiful site with its panoramic 270-degree view, the lot had been left undeveloped over the years due to its modest size and challenging approval issues. Saikley Architects handled the negotiations for County approvals, and worked closely with the owner-builder to create a 2,300 sq. ft., three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath family home that maximizes the site’s potential. The first-time owner-builder is a landscape builder by trade, and Saikley Architects coordinated closely with for him on this spec home. Saikley Architects provided building design details which the owner then carried through in many unique interior design and furniture design details throughout the house. Photo by Chi Chin Photography. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/hilltop-contemporary/

Contemporary Terrace with No Cover 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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