Eclectic Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

The owner wanted to add a covered deck that would seamlessly tie in with the existing stone patio and also complement the architecture of the house. Our solution was to add a raised deck with a low slope roof to shelter outdoor living space and grill counter. The stair to the terrace was recessed into the deck area to allow for more usable patio space. The stair is sheltered by the roof to keep the snow off the stair. Photography by Chris Marshall

Bee Cave TX Outdoor Living Combo Space

Archadeck of Austin

This handsome porch cover demonstrates the importance we place on making your outdoor living addition look original to your home. The roof of the porch ties into the home’s roof and gutter system perfectly. The trim on the new soffits and beams is the same distinctive color as the trim on the home.

North Idaho Mountain Retreat

User

Close up of corten steel balcony railing install by Revamp Panels™

Star Power

Shabnam Gupta

My Houzz: A Treehouse-Like Dwelling in Los Angeles

Carolyn Reyes

Современный загородный дом в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)

Архитектурное бюро Глушкова

Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович

Montblanc House

Kentaro Kurihara

Design by Studio Velocity http://www.studiovelocity.jp/ Photo by Kentaro Kurihara

67 Riverside Drive - Roof Deck

New York Roofscapes, Inc.

www.nyroofscapes.com

Crest Ranch Remodel

DZN Partners

Wrap around deck with stairs to the rear yard, cable railing and tropical hardwood deck surfacing. Photo: Preview First

Bermondsey Apartment

Studio Morton

Emma Lewis

Vail Valley Retreat

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Durston Saylor

Notting Hill Townhouse

Barlow & Barlow Design

Tiled interior courtyard with petrol ceramic pots and bold foliage.

Eco Artist's House

Sarah Natsumi Moore

Bee Cave TX Outdoor Living Combo Space

Archadeck of Austin

Tall, sturdy steel posts support the porch roof, which features an open gable design with decorative queen truss details at open end of the gable. From this angle you can see the interior porch ceiling we built with handcrafted, prefinished tongue-and-groove ceiling boards from Synergy Wood, our favorite. For breezes on a still day, we installed a heavy-duty ceiling fan. Finally, lighting recessed in the ceiling above will increase the functionality of this porch at night.

Devlin Drive

Interior Particulier

Homestead Road

Innovative Construction Inc

SD Photo - Seth Wilson

Foch Downtown

Vick Vanlian Architecture and Design

Gallery in the Sky

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Milwaukee hi-rise condo deck. Smooth loose stone and plank hardwood floor.

North Idaho Mountain Retreat

User

Corten steel balcony railing install using Revamp's standard panel sizing and nest pattern. Photo Credit: Hamilton Photography

Carolina room creation

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Existing rear deck and home, prior to creating the new 4 season Carolina room, with Eze-Breeze windows.

Eclectic Terrace with a Roof Extension 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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