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Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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A Roof with a View
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Linda Oyama Bryan
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Newham Residence
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Drew Echberg
Modern Garden and Backyard Fire Pit
Modern Garden and Backyard Fire Pit
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Mendota Design Gallery
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Black to Light
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Midcentury Modern Outdoor Spaces
Midcentury Modern Outdoor Spaces
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CJ South
terrasse de ville
terrasse de ville
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Olana Drive
Olana Drive
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Hollywood Residence
Hollywood Residence
Kurt Jordan PhotographyKurt Jordan Photography
Kurt Jordan Photography
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Vinyl Covered Decks
Vinyl Covered Decks
Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.Mountain View Sun Decks Ltd.
Deck Remodel with hot tub - Douglas MA
Deck Remodel with hot tub - Douglas MA
CORE Remodeling Services, Inc.CORE Remodeling Services, Inc.
Deck and deck design in Douglas MA. with outdoor kitchen. CORE designed and completed this project. The project consists of Timbertech Antique Palm decking and Radiance railings with light post caps around the entire deck and finished with installing a hot tub.
Decking
Decking
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
Zuri Decking in Walnut & Chestnut Provided Courtesy of Royal Building Products
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Louvered Roofs
Louvered Roofs
Aesthetic Design & Build LlcAesthetic Design & Build Llc
This Des Peres, Missouri deck project features both an under deck ceiling and an opening and closing louvered roof. Fans can be installed for additional comfort, and the adjustable roof moves to allow any amount of sunlight you desire.
Home Design - Larsson
Home Design - Larsson
Webb & Brown-NeavesWebb & Brown-Neaves
Une terrasse en bois dans un superbe loft en duplex avec jardin d'hiver
Une terrasse en bois dans un superbe loft en duplex avec jardin d'hiver
Espaces-Atypiques NantesEspaces-Atypiques Nantes
Resort Contemporary
Resort Contemporary
Alm ArchitectsAlm Architects
PLACE DU TERTRE_MONTMARTRE PARIS 18EME
PLACE DU TERTRE_MONTMARTRE PARIS 18EME
THIERRY POUBEAU - Architecte d'intérieurTHIERRY POUBEAU - Architecte d'intérieur
Photos : Eric Laignel

Contemporary 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.
Kingman Place
Kingman Place
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