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New York
New York
Gogoleyed LLCGogoleyed LLC
Terrazzo con fioriere blu
Terrazzo con fioriere blu
Basketliving Outdoor d'eccellenzaBasketliving Outdoor d'eccellenza
Wood
Wood
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Soho Penthouse
Soho Penthouse
Ychelle Interior DesignYchelle Interior Design
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
Gramercy Carriage House
Gramercy Carriage House
Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.
Donna Dotan Photography
Manhattan Penthouse Garden
Manhattan Penthouse Garden
Dragonetti Brothers LandscapesDragonetti Brothers Landscapes
Rooftop Deck in Modern Urban Home
Rooftop Deck in Modern Urban Home
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
Outdoor rooftop deck on urban modern home. The extended roof creates a covered space for relaxing and entertaining. The large deck also provides ample room for yoga, pilates, or other simply taking in the view. Photo by Matt Kocourek
San Francisco 40 Apartments
San Francisco 40 Apartments
Flap StudioFlap Studio
David Frutos
City Roof Deck
City Roof Deck
Andrew Mikhael ArchitectAndrew Mikhael Architect
Built in Ipe benches and planters shape the space of this roof deck, giving our client flexibility and privacy. -Brad Dickson Photography
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited.
The Pavilion Eco House, Blackheath
The Pavilion Eco House, Blackheath
E2 Architecture + Interiors LtdE2 Architecture + Interiors Ltd
View of Roof Terrace To Download the Brochure For E2 Architecture and Interiors’ Award Winning Project The Pavilion Eco House, Blackheath Please Paste the Link Below Into Your Browser http://www.e2architecture.com/downloads/ Winner of the Evening Standard's New Homes Eco + Living Award 2015 and Voted the UK's Top Eco Home in the Guardian online 2014.
Whitfield Ave
Whitfield Ave
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Photo Credit: Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc Staging: Carolyn Grecco/ Meredith Baer
Midtown East Penthouse Garden
Midtown East Penthouse Garden
Jeffrey ErbJeffrey Erb
Cycle House
Cycle House
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The roof deck of the Cycle House by chadbourne + doss architects includes a cantilevered roof that provides covered space for outdoor lounging. photo by Benjamin Benschneider
NYC Terrace Design: Roof Garden, Bluestone Paver Patio, Deck, Planter Box, Fall
NYC Terrace Design: Roof Garden, Bluestone Paver Patio, Deck, Planter Box, Fall
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Blue ceramic pots and a matching blue tile backsplash bring a touch of the Mediterranean to this rooftop terrace in the heart of New York City. This Park Avenue residence actually features three separate rooftop terraces. One terrace is made for entertaining and features a built-in fireplace, inset jacuzzi, bluestone patio, custom-built wood planters, an outdoor kitchen, and ceramic pots filled with boxwoods and flowers. The upstairs terrace feels like a private oasis surrounded by lush birch trees and roses that soften the view on all sides. Another smaller terrace off the master bedroom is charmingly intimate and features a mix of serene evergreens and comfortable lounge chairs. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Upper West Side Triplex Renovation
Upper West Side Triplex Renovation
Leib DesignsLeib Designs
The rooftop deck was refined with green hardwood. It was also used to construct a wooden bench with storage space for outdoor accessories. A TV was installed adjacent to the outdoor living space, maximizing the entertainment potential of the deck.
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.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck

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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