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Surbiton House Extension and Full Refurbishment
Surbiton House Extension and Full Refurbishment
Cherry Architects LimitedCherry Architects Limited
Cottage Modern
Cottage Modern
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
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Heflin ConstructionHeflin Construction
Tigerwood - Legacy Collection - Los Angeles, CA
Tigerwood - Legacy Collection - Los Angeles, CA
TimberTechTimberTech
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern terraced hillside home
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern terraced hillside home
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern terraced hillside home. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Hillsboro Covered Pool Deck
Hillsboro Covered Pool Deck
LX DesignLX Design
Baboolal Residence
Baboolal Residence
Arielle C. Schechter, AIAArielle C. Schechter, AIA
Lake Modern - West
Lake Modern - West
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
Beautiful craftsmanship on this modern stairway that walks down from the deck Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Rehabilitación de Casa Patio S. XIX
Rehabilitación de Casa Patio S. XIX
Angar ArquitectosAngar Arquitectos
Englishman Bay Retreat
Englishman Bay Retreat
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Roof Top Deck
SC14 Einfamilienhaus im Kreis Göppingen
SC14 Einfamilienhaus im Kreis Göppingen
Schiller Architektur BDASchiller Architektur BDA
Ralf Just Fotografie, Weilheim
Tracy Project
Tracy Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.
Red Rocks
Red Rocks
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Roehner + Ryan
Modern, Airy, Northern Virginia Deck and Porch
Modern, Airy, Northern Virginia Deck and Porch
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Auto Haus
Auto Haus
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Photography by Charles Davis Smith
1005
1005
Moore Design WorksMoore Design Works
The roof deck reclaimed the outdoor space needed for the addition and provided new views for a client quickly being surrounded by tall, modern townhouses.

Modern 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 modern 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 modern design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a modern 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 modern 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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