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Green Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Vincent Terrace
Vincent Terrace
Lipton Plant ArchitectsLipton Plant Architects
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Hanson Fine BuildingHanson Fine Building
Glass-enclosed roof access, with Viking outdoor kitchen and dining area in foreground. Photo by Tom Crane.
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
West Loop Aerie
West Loop Aerie
Scrafano ArchitectsScrafano Architects
Photography by Catherine Tighe
Upper East Side Townhouse
Upper East Side Townhouse
Harper Design BuildHarper Design Build
Un patio de ville
Un patio de ville
UserUser
Un projet de patio urbain en pein centre de Nantes. Un petit havre de paix désormais, élégant et dans le soucis du détail. Du bois et de la pierre comme matériaux principaux. Un éclairage différencié mettant en valeur les végétaux est mis en place.
Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights
Ali Reeve DesignAli Reeve Design
design by @alireevedesign photos by @christiantorresphoto & @whatevrdude project for @homepolish
Rooftop Terrace
Rooftop Terrace
paulmariecreationpaulmariecreation
CASA CARABASSA
CASA CARABASSA
ÀMBIT ARQUITECTES SLPÀMBIT ARQUITECTES SLP
Boston Rooftop Garden
Boston Rooftop Garden
Perennial Gardens LLCPerennial Gardens LLC
Picture by Christina Hunt
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
My Houzz: Modern Dundas West Townhouse Renovation
My Houzz: Modern Dundas West Townhouse Renovation
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz
TriBeCa Rooftop Garden - Bamboo Fence, Artificial Turf, Cedar Bench, Planters
TriBeCa Rooftop Garden - Bamboo Fence, Artificial Turf, Cedar Bench, Planters
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This TriBeCa roof deck features a custom bench with built-in storage, bamboo fencing, artificial turf, and contemporary planters in grey, cream, and aqua. A lush mix of ornamental grasses, hydrangeas, perennial flowers, and evergreens brings a soft touch to the hardscaping. All of the planters contain low-voltage lighting and automated drip irrigation lines. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
TRIBECA LOFT
TRIBECA LOFT
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Pied-a-terre
Pied-a-terre
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
©Nathan Kirkman 2013
Exterior addition
Exterior addition
Smiley Renovations, LLCSmiley Renovations, LLC
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Audrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardinsAudrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardins
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
11th & T St.
11th & T St.
Ditto ResidentialDitto Residential

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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