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Amersham Entertaining Garden
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
Under a fully automated bio-climatic pergola, a dining area and outdoor kitchen have been created on a raised composite deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with SubZero Wolf appliances, outdoor pizza oven, warming drawer, barbecue and sink, with a granite worktop. Heaters and screens help to keep the party going into the evening, as well as lights incorporated into the pergola, whose slats can open and close electronically. A decorative screen creates an enhanced backdrop and ties into the pattern on the 'decorative rug' around the firebowl.
Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
Lewisham
Lewisham
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Small Project Big Impact award!
Cedar Deck
Cedar Deck
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Lindsey Denny
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Spazio LASpazio LA
The outdoor area features wooden deck floors and accent shower wall, combined with concrete look Bottega Acero tiles from Spazio LA Tile Gallery. The hanging planters with succulents complete the "urban jungle" look.
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
AcreAcre
Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell
Whale Deck
Whale Deck
Olympia Deck ProOlympia Deck Pro
Modern Outdoor Hot Tub Deck
Modern Outdoor Hot Tub Deck
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
This example of a contemporary outdoor hot tub wood deck is stained with PPG ProLuxe. The stone, wood, and metal blend together naturally. Complete with a hot tub and concrete slab dining area, this outdoor space will satisfy your rustic and space needs.
Hot Tub Retreat
Hot Tub Retreat
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Chicago garage roof deck with ipe decking, concrete counter, cedar pergola, tempered glass panels and firepit.
Projet Symphonie
Projet Symphonie
TERRIBLEMENT DÉCOTERRIBLEMENT DÉCO
Terrasse Mozart
Terrasse Mozart
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les bacs plantés forment un foisonnement et isolent la terrasse du reste de la ville
Pergola bioclimatique, terrasse et plage piscine en bois exotique.
Pergola bioclimatique, terrasse et plage piscine en bois exotique.
Teck AménagementTeck Aménagement
Aménagement extérieur sur mesure pergola, terrasse, plage de piscine en bois exotique par Teck Aménagement.
Pebblebrooke Re-deck
Pebblebrooke Re-deck
Jacob Schutt ConstructionJacob Schutt Construction
Trex composite decking in Foggy Warf with aluminum cable railings.
Project (27) Smyrna
Project (27) Smyrna
Character CraftsmenCharacter Craftsmen
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Backyard Deck Design
Deck | Upper Black Eddy, PA
Deck | Upper Black Eddy, PA
Fascella ConstructionFascella Construction
Curved Cable Railings Large Partially Covered Deck
Curved Cable Railings Large Partially Covered Deck
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Large partially covered deck with curved cable railings and wide top rail. Railings by www.Keuka-studios.com Photography by Paul Dyer
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois
Outdoor Pizza Oven and Kitchen Addition
Outdoor Pizza Oven and Kitchen Addition
Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)
Complete outdoor kitchen on a raised deck including a new wood burning stone pizza oven.
Outdoor Kitchen with Concrete Countertops
Outdoor Kitchen with Concrete Countertops
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This outdoor kitchen features concrete countertops with Ipe base, grill, sink, refrigerator and kegerator with a double tap.

Premium 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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