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Contemporary Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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BASEMENT NEW LIFE
BASEMENT NEW LIFE
Carlo CarossioCarlo Carossio
studio http://www.elipsdesign.com/portfolio/4ms
Noe Valley Modern
Noe Valley Modern
Dolan's Lumber, Doors & WindowsDolan's Lumber, Doors & Windows
Cal Cade Construction
Terrasse modern
Terrasse modern
KJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTURKJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTUR
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 3
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 3
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The culmination of the route up from the ground floor is a sunny roof terrace. This provides some good-quality amenity space, far more enjoyable than the original dank back yard which was infilled as part of the project. Photographer: Bruce Hemming
Hampstead modernist house
Hampstead modernist house
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
Parnaso
Parnaso
vgzarquitectura y diseño scvgzarquitectura y diseño sc
Photos by Hector Velasco Facio
Residenza Cà de La Fonte
Residenza Cà de La Fonte
Idea Design FactoryIdea Design Factory
Terrazza Accessibile dalle due camere più capienti, ospita un glicine bicentenario e si apre sulle splendide facciate dei vecchi palazzi veneziani, affacciandosi sul giardino di proprietà della residenza. Idea Design Factory.com
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Penthouse Wohnung Nürnberg
Penthouse Wohnung Nürnberg
designfunktion Nürnbergdesignfunktion Nürnberg
Fotos: Martin Kreuzer Bildrechte: designfunktion Nürnberg
Albizia Perfection
Albizia Perfection
Union3Union3
Finborough Road
Finborough Road
Interiors PhotogapherInteriors Photogapher
Emma-Jayne Garnett
Dachterrassendesign
Dachterrassendesign
BEGRÜNDER ArgegartenBEGRÜNDER Argegarten
Begründer
Terrasse modern
Terrasse modern
KJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTURKJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTUR
The Long House
The Long House
Sunil Patil And AssociatesSunil Patil And Associates
Subhash Patil
Beach Contemporary
Beach Contemporary
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Photograph by Jerry Pavia
Cole Valley deck
Cole Valley deck
GM ConstructionGM Construction
Gabriel Mena
Sammamish Contemporary Deck Installation
Sammamish Contemporary Deck Installation
Wight's Deck + DesignWight's Deck + Design
Jalan Chempedak
Jalan Chempedak
ACO Architects LLPACO Architects LLP
A_Collective Architects
Change the view---bench and screen wall
Change the view---bench and screen wall
Attila Simon HandydeckingAttila Simon Handydecking
Attila Simon Handydecking
Stand Alone
Stand Alone
Vladimir Radutny ArchitectsVladimir Radutny Architects
View of Stepped Garden

Contemporary Terrace with a Living Wall 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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