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Villa en Corse
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Red Hook
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Lori Cannava
Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
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Sarah Oxby @ hampsteadgardendesign.com
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NYC Roof Garden: Terrace, Composite Deck, Container Garden, Fiberglass Pots
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace, Composite Deck, Container Garden, Fiberglass Pots
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
These eye-catching red lacquer fiberglass planters gave this terrace garden a much needed splash of color. To give her wicker seating area more privacy from nearby buildings, we planted tall evergreen arborvitaes in charcoal-colored fiberglass pots. The deck is a Trex composite deck, which is approved for fire safety by the NYC Department of Buildings. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
roof top terrace
roof top terrace
UserUser
ipe deck, outdoor fireplace, teak furniture, planters, container garden, steel windows, roof deck, roof terrace
Flower garden udate
Flower garden udate
Blossoms+StoneBlossoms+Stone
The back deck was extended to increase the usable space. The hot tub was relocated to the other side of the yard and a built in kitchen was added to the far end. The decking is laid in a herringbone pattern with Trek boards. The sitting area has a openable metal pergola and gas heating for the winter.
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Second-Story Mega Composite Deck
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Rosedale
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Semi Detached Single Family home turned Triplex In Downtown Toronto
Semi Detached Single Family home turned Triplex In Downtown Toronto
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Mercer Island - Layered Planting Design
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Multi-Level Radius Deck With Pergola
Multi-Level Radius Deck With Pergola
Advanced Deck Builders of MadisonAdvanced Deck Builders of Madison
Elegant and modern multi-level deck designed for a secluded home in Madison, WI. Perfect for family functions or relaxing with friends, this deck captures everything that an outdoor living space should have. Advanced Deck Builders of Madison - the top rated decking company for the Madison, Wisconsin & surrounding areas.
Terrasse rooftop - "La belle vie!"
Terrasse rooftop - "La belle vie!"
Erell et Rozanne - Jardins essentielsErell et Rozanne - Jardins essentiels
Madera
Madera
Banana Home AgencyBanana Home Agency
Contemporary Pool & Patio
Contemporary Pool & Patio
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Overlooking the pool is a stylish and comfortable Trex Transcends deck that is the perfect spot for poolside entertaining and outdoor dining. The black horizontal metal railing, extra-large cedar deck steps and deck skirting add the finishing touches to this relaxing and inviting Atlanta backyard retreat.

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.
Modern Pergola with Motorized Screens
Modern Pergola with Motorized Screens
Majestic OutdoorMajestic Outdoor
Beatiful New Modern Pergola Installed in Mahwah NJ. This georgous system has Led Lights, Ceilign Fans, Bromic Heaters & Motorized Screens. Bring the Indoors Out with your new Majestic StruXure Pergola
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