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Brooklyn Townhouse Backyard - Bluestone Path, Artificial Turf, Cedar Pergola
Brooklyn Townhouse Backyard - Bluestone Path, Artificial Turf, Cedar Pergola
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features an ipe deck, knotty cedar fencing, artificial turf, a cedar pergola with corrugated metal roof, stepping stones, and loose Mexican beach stones. The contemporary outdoor furniture is from Restoration Hardware. Plantings are a lush mix of grasses, cherry trees, bamboo, roses, trumpet vines, variegated irises, hydrangeas, and sky pencil hollies.
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Stunning & Luxurious Mercer Island Home
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Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
John Wilbanks
Tribeca NY
Tribeca NY
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
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Terraza con vistas
Terraza con vistas
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From outdated to updated
From outdated to updated
Inspired Property DesignsInspired Property Designs
A stunning urban garden Vertical garden Deck Daybed Stepping stones Frangipani tree French Doors
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Putra Indrawan
Waters Edge
Waters Edge
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone LandscapesDean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
Designed to make the most of a steep site, this private home in Sydney’s south has created great spaces to enjoy the view of the water. The design features a covered main pavilion with a fully equipped kitchen including a sink, fridge and wood fire pizza oven. Designed for entertainment it also includes a large dining area, sunken spa and wall mounted TV. O the same level of the pavilion is a sunken fire pit area nestled underneath a large existing Frangipani. Travel down a set of steel stairs and you come to an inviting blue pool with wet edge spill over out to the bay. The curves of the pool and lower lawn area designed to add interest when viewing from above. A generous lounge and nearby pool pavilion provides plenty of places to relax by the pool and the cantilevered section of the pavilion, with feature timber panelling, ensures that there is shade poolside and look fantastic next to another mature Frangipani. The overall look and feel of the project is sleek and contemporary, with plants chosen to emphasise the shapes of the design and to add contrasting colours. This project is definitely a great place entertain and relax whilst enjoying the view of the water. Rolling Stone Landscapes
Residential Alfresco Dining Area
Residential Alfresco Dining Area
Heatstrip USAHeatstrip USA
Heatstrip USA Heatstrip electric radiant outdoor heaters are a premium range of heaters suitable for luxury homes and commercial venues. Heatstrip heaters are a slimline, high intensity electric heater without the red glow from traditional gas or electric heaters. With their subtle elegant styling they blend into your decor. Heatstrip have been installed in restaurants, casinos, bars and pubs.
Contemporary - Quogue, NY
Contemporary - Quogue, NY
Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsAustin Patterson Disston Architects
Peter Murdock
Mosman
Mosman
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
National Park Tree House
National Park Tree House
The Cornice Company, Inc.The Cornice Company, Inc.
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Patio Rockville, MD
Patio Rockville, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
R Residence
R Residence
Studio ArchitectonicStudio Architectonic
Tom Arbon
Beacon Hill Renovatoin
Beacon Hill Renovatoin
NeatBuiltNeatBuilt
Small deck on the back of a first floor condo in Beacon Hill.
The Fireplace Deck
The Fireplace Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Fireplace Deck".
Modern Mountain - Lake Tahoe
Modern Mountain - Lake Tahoe
IMI Design, LLCIMI Design, LLC
Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ

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.
East Side Penthouse
East Side Penthouse
Christian Duvernois Landscape/StudioChristian Duvernois Landscape/Studio
Christian Duvernois Landscape/Gallery, Photo by Grylion
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