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Luxury Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Penthouse Terrace Pergola with Waterproof Louvred Roof
Penthouse Terrace Pergola with Waterproof Louvred Roof
Urban SkiesUrban Skies
This penthouse apartment situated in the heart of the capitol demanded a stunning and inviting roof garden to really give the client a stunning outside space in the ultimate Urban setting. Working with the Landscaper, we helped develop this amazing covered seating pergola. The design incorporated an extruded aluminium framework with motorised aluminium louvres to give the client shade control but to give the space weather protection. We then included remote operated LED perimeter lighting within the roof along with an integrated heater.
Bucktown Rooftop Living
Bucktown Rooftop Living
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
An intimate park-like setting with low-maintenance materials replaced an aging wooden rooftop deck at this Bucktown home. Three distinct spaces create a full outdoor experience, starting with a landscaped dining area surrounded by large trees and greenery. The illusion is that of a secret garden rather than an urban rooftop deck. A sprawling green area is the perfect spot to soak in the summer sun or play an outdoor game. In the front is the main entertainment area, fully outfitted with a louvered roof, fire table, and built-in seating. The space maintains the atmosphere of a garden with shrubbery and flowers. It’s the ideal place to host friends and family with a custom kitchen that is complete with a Big Green Egg and an outdoor television.
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
A Roof with a View
A Roof with a View
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Stainless Steel Rooftop Hot Tub
Stainless Steel Rooftop Hot Tub
Diamond SpasDiamond Spas
Stainless steel spa with a bucket seat, lounger seats and multiple depth seating. 84" x 96" x 36" Photographer: Eric Laignel
SOTO HOUSE
SOTO HOUSE
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This outdoor space provides all the comforts of home. A floating cantilevered fire table 46" Sunbrite outdoor TV on custom swivel mount, bags and a putting course with a major elevation change, a pet turf for the pups and a garden Adam and Eve would be envious of. Photos by Donald Maldonado
Privacy Wall Made of Trex Decking
Privacy Wall Made of Trex Decking
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Distinct areas for conversation, dining, cooking and enjoying a cocktail make the large space feel cozy and welcoming. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
IPE Decking & Fencing
IPE Decking & Fencing
TerraformTerraform
Sausalito, CA
Sausalito, CA
SFID San Francisco Investment DevelopmentSFID San Francisco Investment Development
Full House Remodel, paint, bathrooms, new kitchen, all floors re placed on 6 floors and a separate Painter's Lower Level Studio.
Cape Ann Oceanfront Exterior Renovation
Cape Ann Oceanfront Exterior Renovation
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Full outdoor kitchen & bar with an induction grill, all weather cabinets, outdoor refrigerator, and electric blue Azul Bahia Brazilian granite countertops to reflect the color of the sea; An octagonally shaped seating area facing the ocean for sunbathing and sunset viewing.; The deck is constructed with sustainably harvested tropical Brazilian hardwood Ipe that requires little maintenance..Eric Roth Photography
Hermosa Beach Custom
Hermosa Beach Custom
Hudson HomeHudson Home
Little Balboa Island
Little Balboa Island
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Mark Lohman Photography
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Progettare Spazi VerdiProgettare Spazi Verdi
Un attico dallo stile moderno con vista Milano. Questo spazio lo abbiamo pensato per cene e pranzi, abbiamo quindi inserito un tavolo allungabile ideale per adattarsi ad ogni occasione. Gli angoli sono arricchiti con 4 vasi in resina e sulla parete dell’edificio abbiamo inserito 3 pannelli di verde verticale. Per la pavimentazione abbiamo scelto una pedana di Iroko, legno ideale per l’esterno.
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Progettare Spazi VerdiProgettare Spazi Verdi
Un attico dallo stile moderno con vista Milano. Questo spazio lo abbiamo pensato per cene e pranzi, abbiamo quindi inserito un tavolo allungabile ideale per adattarsi ad ogni occasione. Gli angoli sono arricchiti con 4 vasi in resina e sulla parete dell’edificio abbiamo inserito 3 pannelli di verde verticale. Per la pavimentazione abbiamo scelto una pedana di Iroko, legno ideale per l’esterno.
RISTRUTURAZIONE PALAZZO STORICO | GALATINA
RISTRUTURAZIONE PALAZZO STORICO | GALATINA
MDLAB ArchitectureMDLAB Architecture
Foto tratte da riviste su cui il lavoro è stato pubblicato.
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Revelry at the penthouse
Revelry at the penthouse
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
On this side of the roof here is where the adults can act like kids, This day shot of the steel tipped dart board, soccer obstacle course and chilling area.
Avalon Bayfront
Avalon Bayfront
Elizabeth AllsteadtElizabeth Allsteadt
3rd floor deck with firepit and hot tub
NAHB The New American Home 2017 - Contemporary Outdoor Living
NAHB The New American Home 2017 - Contemporary Outdoor Living
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
The roof terrace completes the outdoor living with a resort-size bar and grill with views of the community golf course, three lakes and stunning sunsets. Photography: Jeff Davis Photography

Luxury 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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