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Contemporary Terrace with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Lake Coeur d'Alene Custom Home
Lake Coeur d'Alene Custom Home
Parsons Construction IncParsons Construction Inc
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This stunning two-story deck is the perfect place to host many guests - all with different locations. The second-story provides an excellent place for grilling and eating. The ground-level space offers a fire feature and covered seating area. Extended by hardscaping beyond the covered ground-level space, there is a fire pit for even further gathering.
windy bay
windy bay
hoist.hoist.
EUGENE MICHEL PHOTOGRAPH
Greenlake Outdoor Living Room
Greenlake Outdoor Living Room
Britton Shepard LandscapesBritton Shepard Landscapes
View at night!
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
cabopino
cabopino
Dc Projects Interior DesignDc Projects Interior Design
Detalle de terraza exterior. Fotografía Lorena Dos Santos Cuevas.
Playa del Rey Coastal Home Deck and View
Playa del Rey Coastal Home Deck and View
Jacqueline Kleinberg InteriorsJacqueline Kleinberg Interiors
Westlight House
Westlight House
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Benjamin Benschneider
Беседка на Николиной горе
Беседка на Николиной горе
Пак ДарьяПак Дарья
Stackhouse
Stackhouse
Citizen DesignCitizen Design
Backyard deck encouraging indoor/outdoor connections with built-in fireplace.
KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes
KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Lush Gardens IncLush Gardens Inc
Decking With Ipe and Trex lighting.
Stoneworks Nera Ardesia - Floor Tile
Stoneworks Nera Ardesia - Floor Tile
Urban Tile CompanyUrban Tile Company
Photography by @peetersphoto Builder - Phase Developments
Eco Outdoor | Feature Project | Cove House
Eco Outdoor | Feature Project | Cove House
Eco Outdoor AUSEco Outdoor AUS
Architecture: Justin Humphrey Architect Photography: Andy Macpherson
Ático DT
Ático DT
FFWD ArquitectesFFWD Arquitectes
Einfamilienhaus in NRW
Einfamilienhaus in NRW
FALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGNFALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGN
Casa Valle
Casa Valle
RHYZOMA - Arquitectura / DiseñoRHYZOMA - Arquitectura / Diseño
Contemporary House in Valle de Bravo, Mexico Architects: Elsa Ojeda / Diego Vales Alonso Photos by: Juan Carlos Guerrero
Roof Deck
Roof Deck
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Rooftop lounge and dining, with a vent-less linear burner fireplace.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Sanctuary Retreat
Sanctuary Retreat
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC

Contemporary Terrace with a Fireplace 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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