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Al fresco dining
Al fresco dining
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Sit in the dappled shade and enjoy a relaxed lunch with friends on this London roof top.
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
A Lakeview Roof Deck Lounge
A Lakeview Roof Deck Lounge
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Ático Calle Orense, Madrid
Ático Calle Orense, Madrid
arkhe paisajismoarkhe paisajismo
Espacio exterior diseñado para ático en el centro de Madrid. Se apuesta por un estilo paisajistico sobrio, pero eficaz. Los verdes intensos, contrastan con la elegante arquitectura gris y blanca. La vegetación arropa el ambiente, aportando naturalidad y calidez al entorno.
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Featuring the Oriflame Blue Pearl Fire Table and the Ratana Madison 3 Piece Outdoor Sectional Set.
Pensacola
Pensacola
Follyn Builders & DevelopersFollyn Builders & Developers
A house and garage in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood are joined by a sunlight filled structure incorporating a mudroom, sunroom, potting shed and hallway. When construction was underway, the project grew to include a custom roof top deck with pergola and screening. A custom addition to a new home.
DC Roof Deck & Planter Wall
DC Roof Deck & Planter Wall
ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLCARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC
http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the benches, overhead screening and plant wall. Photography: michael k. wilkinson
Gabled Transformation
Gabled Transformation
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Custom everything on this one. A pergola with raised Ipe deck plank and 3 adjustable roof panels. Privacy panels at the rear to act as a wind blocker and gives you plenty of privacy. Does it get any better than this? Tyrone Mitchell Photography
Riverfront Townhouse
Riverfront Townhouse
CIRCLE Design StudioCIRCLE Design Studio
Bill Hazlegrove
Desert Meets The Bay With Style
Desert Meets The Bay With Style
UserUser
This gated contemporary home has grand double entry doors which allow you to enjoy San Francisco city views that are framed in the dining room windows. Enjoy candlelight and wine dinners in the elegant dining room with hardwood floors and high ceilings. Romantic living room with fireplace and French doors opening to adjoining terrace that overlooks the lovely gardens. The ‘cooks kitchen,' is designed for people who like to cook and entertain at the same time. Kitchen opens to the family room with comfy sofa and flat screen T.V. Kitchen includes gas cook top, large double ovens, dual dishwashers, spectacular views and easy access to the garage. Master bedroom has walk-in closets, oversize shower and romantic spa-tub with views and fireplace. All day sun completes this special property that connects to the Ring Mountain Preserve for added privacy and hiking.
Midtown Rooftop Garden
Midtown Rooftop Garden
Solow Design GroupSolow Design Group
Ric Solow
Lakeview Carriage House
Lakeview Carriage House
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Lantern Studio
Lantern Studio
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Set in the garden beside a traditional Dutch Colonial home in Wellesley, Flavin conceived this boldly modern retreat, built of steel, wood and concrete. The building is designed to engage the client’s passions for gardening, entertaining and restoring vintage Vespa scooters. The Vespa repair shop and garage are on the first floor. The second floor houses a home office and veranda. On top is a roof deck with space for lounging and outdoor dining, surrounded by a vegetable garden in raised planters. The structural steel frame of the building is left exposed; and the side facing the public side is draped with a mahogany screen that creates privacy in the building and diffuses the dappled light filtered through the trees. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
Soulard loft apartment
Soulard loft apartment
Studio Durham ArchitectsStudio Durham Architects
Rooftop deck with the office dog. Christian Sauer Images
TANK 2012 Client photographs
TANK 2012 Client photographs
Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLCLynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC
These photographs were taken of the roof deck (May 2012) by our client and show the wonderful planting and how truly green it is up on a roof in the midst of industrial/commercial Chelsea. There are also a few photos of the clients' adorable cat Jenny within the space.
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
Rénovation d'un appartement et création d'une terrasse à Saint-Denis
BAT & COBAT & CO
Aménagement paysager d'un rooftop à Paris 20ème...
Aménagement paysager d'un rooftop à Paris 20ème...
L'Aurey Des Jardins PaysagisteL'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO
ELEGANTE Y SOFISTICADO
Slow & Chic - InteriorismoSlow & Chic - Interiorismo
Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden
Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden
Jean Brooks LandscapesJean Brooks Landscapes
This garden takes advantage of the chimney tops and attics spaces of the urban landscape of the Back Bay- we refer to it as "Mary-Poppinsville". Split in to two areas- seating and dinning/cooking. shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles including: herbs, tomatoes, The client is a gourmet chef and uses the foods in his cooking. With limited space, the most popular edible plants that clients ask for are tomatoes and herbs because the herbs can be used in daily cooking and theres nothing to compare to the homegrown tomato. Where space is generous, we also plant blueberries strawberries, raspberries, lettuces, peppers.

Premium 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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