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Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and panoramic doors that provide instant indoor/outdoor living. Waterfall steps lead to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
Richland Chambers Lake Custom Home
Richland Chambers Lake Custom Home
Melton BuildersMelton Builders
Creekbluff Studio
Creekbluff Studio
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
Charles Davis Smith
Stadtvilla im Grünen
Stadtvilla im Grünen
Borgmann Gärtner von EdenBorgmann Gärtner von Eden
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Built-in Planters with red ornamental grasses
Forrest Meadows Home
Forrest Meadows Home
Anthony D Frazier Architectural PhotographyAnthony D Frazier Architectural Photography
Photographer: Anthony D Frazier
Atrium
Atrium
Niedermaier Gärten & FreiräumeNiedermaier Gärten & Freiräume
Ultra-modern oval outdoor deck
Ultra-modern oval outdoor deck
HEATSTRIP AustraliaHEATSTRIP Australia
Part-alfresco and part-verandah magnificent outdoor curvaceous deck is how Dig Design created for a Brighton project in VIC. Insular, introspective and private spaces of the existing home transition into the open light filled spaces of the additions. The spectacular transformation of this deluxe design, offers cutting-edge quality and innovative architecture for contemporary family indulgence. State-of-the-art design reveals 3 living zones over 2 levels, 4 bedrooms and a fully networked large study, 4 deluxe bathrooms, and a temperature-controlled wine room for up to 2,000 bottles. The outdoor deck offers all the functionality of a traditional deck with a ceiling installation of two HEATSTRIP Classic THH 3200A hardwired units which blends uniformed with the use of different sized timber boards that blurs any distinction between the floor, ceiling and sides. The home has been transformed from dark and insular to light and open, creating inviting and connected spaces that facilitate personal connection and family togetherness. More of Dig Design’s work is available at www.digdesign.net.au Product Specification: HEATSTRIP Classic Model THH3200A hardwired model.
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Rock Paper ClippersRock Paper Clippers
Layers of different materials and artful plantings bring this space to life.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
NXT AVNXT AV
Louvered Roofs
Louvered Roofs
Aesthetic Design & Build LlcAesthetic Design & Build Llc
Looking to escape the heat? Close the louvered roof and enjoy the shade. Want to feel the warmth of summer? Open the louvered roof and feel the sun. An adjustable pergola is the perfect solution for your outdoor seating area.
Home Design - Larsson
Home Design - Larsson
Webb & Brown-NeavesWebb & Brown-Neaves
Una casa luminosa
Una casa luminosa
Silvio Maglione architettiSilvio Maglione architetti
Foto Alberto Ferrero Terrazza con piante e protezione al sole scorrevole
Wet Bar with Overhanging Granite Top
Wet Bar with Overhanging Granite Top
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Wet bar with overhanging granite top. Photo courtesy of Frank Gensheimer, Montclair New Jersey
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Gabled Transformation
Gabled Transformation
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Custom everything on this one. A pergola with raised Ipe deck plank and 3 adjustable roof panels. Privacy panels at the rear to act as a wind blocker and gives you plenty of privacy. Does it get any better than this? Tyrone Mitchell Photography
Hays Mews
Hays Mews
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Luxury terrace in London Mayfair, photo by Aralia
Woodinville Home
Woodinville Home
Matthew Gallant PhotographyMatthew Gallant Photography
Matthew Gallant
Greenfield Elevated Deck and Pergola
Greenfield Elevated Deck and Pergola
Fiano LandscapesFiano Landscapes
Not everyone has the backyard that suits a hardscape patio. Those situations sometimes call for a different approach....especially in this case! We built a second-level deck and pergola for this family outside of Greenfield. Cedar all around! They also wanted to retain their beautiful views. So we used a cable railing system that is safe and effective at preventing falls, but also perfect for maximizing those views. I think it turned out well, don't you? Sun-Dried tomatoes anyone?

Contemporary Terrace with All Types of Cover 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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