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Luxury Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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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
Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
IPE Decking & Fencing
IPE Decking & Fencing
TerraformTerraform
Tom Olander Deck
Tom Olander Deck
Modern Construction Contractors LlcModern Construction Contractors Llc
#1 Treated Lumber Deck boards with composite handrails. flower boxes and bench. Aluminum Balusters in railings.
Hood 6
Hood 6
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Nash Terraced Family House in Regent's Park
Nash Terraced Family House in Regent's Park
Adam Butler PhotographyAdam Butler Photography
A Nash terraced house in Regent's Park, London. Interior design by Gaye Gardner. Photography by Adam Butler
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Deck, Container Garden, Ipe, Ceramic Pots
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Deck, Container Garden, Ipe, Ceramic Pots
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Red and brown ceramic pots soften the strong lines of a sunroom on this NYC roof deck. Plantings include bamboo and hydrangeas. This rooftop garden is located near Gramercy Park in Manhattan. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Downtown Delight - 16th floor Rooftop Terrace
Downtown Delight - 16th floor Rooftop Terrace
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
Viareggio, 2016
Viareggio, 2016
Piergiorgio CorradinPiergiorgio Corradin
piergiorgio corradin fotografo
Dauphine sur Seine
Dauphine sur Seine
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les plantations s'articulent autour de la grande verrière
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The sliding wall of glass separates the kitchen from the outdoor deck. The doors and screens pocket back to one panel creating an impromptu room 3 seasons of the year with room for hanging plants and an herb garden that runs the length of the square cedar deck. Photo: Elizabeth Lippman
Nottinghill Roof Garden
Nottinghill Roof Garden
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Roof Terrace in London
Roof Terrace in London
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Gavin Goldwyer
Greenwich Village Apartment
Greenwich Village Apartment
GSW Cabinetry Inc.GSW Cabinetry Inc.
Rooftop Garden Seating and Living
SG01 - Norddeutschland
SG01 - Norddeutschland
EMMA B. HOMEEMMA B. HOME
Interior Design Konzept & Umsetzung: EMMA B. HOME Fotograf: Markus Tedeskino
Dauphine sur Seine
Dauphine sur Seine
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
La grande verrière sépare les deux alcôves aux usages différents
Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable decor elements include: Marbella modular sofa from Restoration Hardware, Franco Albini ottoman by Sika, Cast concrete cylinder from Restoration Hardware, Hills fabric pillows by Rebecca Atwood
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC

Luxury Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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