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Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
BAT & COBAT & CO
Joyful House
Joyful House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Deck with transparent roof sheeting provides a nestled spot to enjoy the garden. Photo by Tatjana Plitt.
Family garden with deck
Family garden with deck
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
© Simon Orchard
Jardin Perelada
Jardin Perelada
Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)
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.
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
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
Elegant dining furniture on the main terrace sits on a porcelain paved area between strips of clay pavers which delineate the space and break up the expanse of paving. A path curves through soft perennial planting, leading you to explore further down the garden.
Manly 20
Manly 20
Watershed ArchitectsWatershed Architects
Elevated Entertaining
Elevated Entertaining
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This ipe deck is complete with a modern tiled fireplace wall, a wood accent privacy wall, a beer fridge with a keg tap, cable railings, a louvered roof pergola, outdoor heaters and stunning outdoor lighting. The perfect space to entertain a party or relax and watch TV with the family.
Street Covered Deck with patio
Street Covered Deck with patio
KNK Construction, LLCKNK Construction, LLC
StruXures Pergola
StruXures Pergola
EdgeWork Design BuildEdgeWork Design Build
StruXures pergola system with power operated louvred ceiling. Change from open air to covered in a matter of seconds.
Eden Hills Deck
Eden Hills Deck
Anatoly Patrick ArchitectureAnatoly Patrick Architecture
A deck/outdoor living space featuring rusted steel and an industrial aesthetic. This rear extension overlooks bushland and coast, the earthly hues toning with the setting. Folded steel treads, add a minimal and earthy connection to the yard.
Manhattan Beach Modern
Manhattan Beach Modern
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Massena - Shell Cove II
Massena - Shell Cove II
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
Manhattan
Manhattan
Robert Cameriere PhotographyRobert Cameriere Photography
Robert Cameriere +61 414 808 136
Bird's Nest Modern Living
Bird's Nest Modern Living
VanillawoodVanillawood
On the ground level we installed another indoor/outdoor space with built in TV, custom fire pit and therapeutic swim spa. The addition of a custom cement bar area with refrigerator and blackened steel custom shelving is accessed seamlessly from the family room via a fold-away open corner door system that stacks inside the walls.
Architettura del Paesaggio
Architettura del Paesaggio
smellof.designsmellof.design
Windermere Deck & Porch (Trex, Fortress)
Windermere Deck & Porch (Trex, Fortress)
TimberTownTimberTown
Composite Deck with Trex Transcend Spiced Rum and Screened-in Porch. Built by Decksouth.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Pah Road, Waiheke
Pah Road, Waiheke
Janice Kumar WardJanice Kumar Ward

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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