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La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Allee House
Allee House
McInturff ArchitectsMcInturff Architects
Mount Airy MD General Contractor: Mueller Homes Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Church
Church
Daniela Fulford PhotographyDaniela Fulford Photography
Harlem Get Together
Harlem Get Together
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
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.
Custom Two Tier Deck and Pergola
Custom Two Tier Deck and Pergola
UserUser
Moore Residence
Moore Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Outdoor deck with covered outdoor dining area located at the rear and side yards photographed from second floor study. Photo by Dan Arnold
Flatiron District
Flatiron District
New York DecksNew York Decks
Cedar decks by Hickory Dickory Decks.
Cedar decks by Hickory Dickory Decks.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Tom Jacques and Drew Cunningham
Bal House
Bal House
Terry and Terry ArchitectureTerry and Terry Architecture
Detail of concrete bench and deck Bruce Damonte
Casa Abierta
Casa Abierta
KUBE architectureKUBE architecture
Paul Burk
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.
Bucktown Residence 2
Bucktown Residence 2
Lawton Stanley ArchitectsLawton Stanley Architects
modern retreat
modern retreat
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This small modern rooftop was a challenge to design as we wanted to give the client the feel of an open design but also give them rooms with comfort. This project contains a kitchen with fridge, grill, stove top, and storage. kitchen table Water-jet cut panels, small grassy area, lounge area with one of our custom fire tables and a 360 deg rotating sail shade and custom planter counterweight. Don Maldonado
Modern Deck
Modern Deck
The Lake House - Creative Space Architectural Design
The Lake House - Creative Space Architectural Design
Creative Space Architectural DesignCreative Space Architectural Design
Okanagan Lakeside Residence
Okanagan Lakeside Residence
MQN Architects & MQN InteriorsMQN Architects & MQN Interiors
Composite Deck Hollywood
Composite Deck Hollywood
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Trex Deck By California Deck Builders
Boathouse
Boathouse
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photography: Andrew Pogue
Whidbey Island Farmhouse
Whidbey Island Farmhouse
Dovetail General ContractorsDovetail General Contractors
View into the living room and kitchen.

Modern Terrace with All Types of Cover 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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