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Luxury Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Rockledge
Rockledge
Aria Design IncAria Design Inc
Architecture by Horst Architects www.horst-architects.com Toby Ponnay Photography
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Patdo Light StudioPatdo Light Studio
Mt. Davidson Deck
Mt. Davidson Deck
DOES ArchitectureDOES Architecture
The welded tube-steel frame provides sculptural support for the upper deck, while minimizing the obstructions to views from the lower level. James Carriere Photography
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
McSweeney Deck
McSweeney Deck
Neighborhood Homes LLCNeighborhood Homes LLC
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
The Noble Black Team at Douglas EllimanThe Noble Black Team at Douglas Elliman
Enjoy incredible downtown panoramas that stretch all the way to One World Trade Center from this 1,365 s/f private rooftop terrace. Offering the ultimate in outdoor living, this luxurious oasis features a hot tub and outdoor kitchen. --Gotham Photo Company
Goethe Street Residence - private rooftop terrace
Goethe Street Residence - private rooftop terrace
Booth HansenBooth Hansen
Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Casa Monteprincipe
Casa Monteprincipe
Camacho Maciá ArquitectoCamacho Maciá Arquitecto
Clovelly
Clovelly
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
Courtyard style garden with exposed concrete and timber cabana. The swimming pool is tiled with a white sandstone, This courtyard garden design shows off a great mixture of materials and plant species. Courtyard gardens are one of our specialties. This Garden was designed by Michael Cooke Garden Design. Effective courtyard garden is about keeping the design of the courtyard simple. Small courtyard gardens such as this coastal garden in Clovelly are about keeping the design simple. The swimming pool is tiled internally with a really dark mosaic tile which contrasts nicely with the sandstone coping around the pool. The cabana is a cool mixture of free form concrete, Spotted Gum vertical slats and a lined ceiling roof. The flooring is also Spotted Gum to tie in with the slats. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Built-in Planters with red ornamental grasses
Ultimate Transformation
Ultimate Transformation
LimeTree AlfrescoLimeTree Alfresco
Top Snap
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Large Outdoor Kitchen and Grill station
A Roof with a View
A Roof with a View
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Awesome deck wraps around the house
Awesome deck wraps around the house
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
Aerial perspectives give us a better understanding of decks and how homeowners use them.
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
The Noble Black Team at Douglas EllimanThe Noble Black Team at Douglas Elliman
Enjoy incredible downtown panoramas that stretch all the way to One World Trade Center from this 1,365 s/f private rooftop terrace. Offering the ultimate in outdoor living, this luxurious oasis features a hot tub and outdoor kitchen. --Gotham Photo Company
Manalapan Deck & Patio
Manalapan Deck & Patio
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
Why pay for a vacation when you have a backyard that looks like this? You don't need to leave the comfort of your own home when you have a backyard like this one. The deck was beautifully designed to comfort all who visit this home. Want to stay out of the sun for a little while? No problem! Step into the covered patio to relax outdoors without having to be burdened by direct sunlight. Photos by: Robert Woolley , Wolf
Roswell Trex Deck
Roswell Trex Deck
DecksouthDecksouth
Kooyong Residence
Kooyong Residence
Matt Gibson Architecture + DesignMatt Gibson Architecture + Design
Shannon McGrath

Luxury Contemporary 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 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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