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Green Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
4-Season Roof Garden
4-Season Roof Garden
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Gartenprofi verwandelt Münchner Dachterrasse zum Blütenmeer
Gartenprofi verwandelt Münchner Dachterrasse zum Blütenmeer
Julia Pankofer LandschaftsarchitektinJulia Pankofer Landschaftsarchitektin
Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
Hampstead Garden DesignHampstead Garden Design
Sarah Oxby @ hampsteadgardendesign.com
11th & T St.
11th & T St.
Ditto ResidentialDitto Residential
Rooftop Terrace Sculpture
Rooftop Terrace Sculpture
David HarberDavid Harber
Charles Mayer Photography
Sugar House Deck
Sugar House Deck
Caroline Beaupere DesignCaroline Beaupere Design
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Queen Anne Upper Deck
Queen Anne Upper Deck
UserUser
Trio of matching containers in a tropical design.
Sun Deck with Built-in Hammock
Sun Deck with Built-in Hammock
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
DC Roof Deck & Hot Tub
DC Roof Deck & Hot Tub
ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLCARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC
http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the hot tub with stairs and exterior lighting. Photography: michael k. wilkinson
Scott Byron & Company Design Chicago Rooftop Oasis
Scott Byron & Company Design Chicago Rooftop Oasis
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Scott Byron & Company Landscape Design
San Francisco Remodel
San Francisco Remodel
Plath & CompanyPlath & Company
John Bedell
Coal Harbour Penthouse
Coal Harbour Penthouse
Hollam DesignHollam Design
Jason Statler Photography
Chicago Wicker Park Garage Rooftop Deck
Chicago Wicker Park Garage Rooftop Deck
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
This view of this Chicago rooftop deck from the guest bedroom. The cedar pergola is lit up at night underneath. On top of the pergola is live roof material which provide shade and beauty from above. The walls are sleek and contemporary using two three materials. Cedar, steel, and frosted acrylic panels. The modern rooftop is on a garage in wicker park. The decking on the rooftop is composite and built over a frame. Roof has irrigation system to water all plants. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Terrace - Custom Planter Boxes, Bamboo Fence, West Elm Sec
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Terrace - Custom Planter Boxes, Bamboo Fence, West Elm Sec
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Cobble Hill, Brooklyn terrace features custom ipe planter boxes filled with bamboo and backed by a privacy screen of bamboo roll fencing. The furniture is the wood slat sectional from West Elm. All of the planters contain drip irrigation and automated low-voltage lighting. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Whites Grounds
Whites Grounds
Guarnieri ArchitectsGuarnieri Architects
Tribeca NY
Tribeca NY
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Petite Pad
Petite Pad
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This small but very detailed space has all the wonderful accommodations needed for an urban rooftop. Flat screen TV, grill, heat lamp, fire table, and storage. We took the pattern from the chair and recreated it in the fire table. This custom table ties it all together nicely. All while siting in a lush garden that surrounds the seating area. Making it cozy and colorful.
East Side Penthouse
East Side Penthouse
Christian Duvernois Landscape/StudioChristian Duvernois Landscape/Studio
Christian Duvernois Landscape/Gallery, Photo by Grylion

Green Roof Terrace 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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