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Industrial Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Soulard loft apartment
Soulard loft apartment
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Rooftop deck with the office dog. Christian Sauer Images
Un jardin en mode urbain
Un jardin en mode urbain
Les Mains de JardinLes Mains de Jardin
Little Richardson
Little Richardson
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Stylish Adele outdoor setting by @stylecraft, pots from @gardenofeden, beautifully stocked fridge by client!
Mill District Residence
Mill District Residence
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
SoHo Rooftop Deck
SoHo Rooftop Deck
Hatchet Design BuildHatchet Design Build
Black Venetian Plaster With Custom Metal Brise Soleil and Ipe Planters. ©Arko Photo.
Industrial Deck
Industrial Deck
ECO 38 FIRE PIT
ECO 38 FIRE PIT
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Portable Ecofireplace Fire Pit with Stainless Steel ECO 35 burner and recycled, discarded agricultural plow disks weathering Corten steel encasing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
The MineThe Mine
Immeuble M
Immeuble M
Atelier Ferret ArchitecturesAtelier Ferret Architectures
1 Wren Residence
1 Wren Residence
Chris Pardo Design - Elemental ArchitectureChris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture
Photos by Steven Begleiter
Historic SOMA Loft for Live/Work
Historic SOMA Loft for Live/Work
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Cesar Rubio
North Gregson
North Gregson
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Wintergarten Köln
Wintergarten Köln
Studio PixelgoldStudio Pixelgold
204 S VENICE
204 S VENICE
UPstageLAUPstageLA
argle
argle
S2 designS2 design
Photography by John Gollings
ECO 22 BLACK
ECO 22 BLACK
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Portable Ecofireplace with weathering Corten steel encasing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
Rose Street Residence
Rose Street Residence
ArchitangentArchitangent
Creación de Balcón
Creación de Balcón
Marina GuerreroMarina Guerrero
En esta zona tiramos abajo un añadido del piso que no estaba aportando mucho espacio a los clientes les interesaba recuperar lo que era originalmente una terraza con espacio abierto.
1610 Little Raven PH10 - Denver Colorado
1610 Little Raven PH10 - Denver Colorado
Denver Image PhotographyDenver Image Photography
Denver Image Photography - Tahvory and Billy Bunting
Rooftop Deck
Rooftop Deck
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects

Industrial Rooftop 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 an industrial 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 industrial design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design an industrial 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 industrial 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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