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Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Darling Point Residence
Darling Point Residence
The Quinlan GroupThe Quinlan Group
conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal
conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal
Coblonal InteriorismoCoblonal Interiorismo
Sara Riera
Apartamento turístico en Calahonda
Apartamento turístico en Calahonda
Lolo MestanzaLolo Mestanza
Reportaje fotográfico realizado a un apartamento vacacional en Calahonda (Málaga). Tras posterior reforma y decoración sencilla y elegante. Este espacio disfruta de una excelente luminosidad, y era esencial captarlo en las fotografías. Lolo Mestanza
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Built-in Planters with red ornamental grasses
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Studio TerpelukStudio Terpeluk
A Roof with a View
A Roof with a View
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
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.
Poinsettia II
Poinsettia II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Duralife Composite Decking - Garapa Grey
Duralife Composite Decking - Garapa Grey
Duralife Decking - NSWDuralife Decking - NSW
A new low level deck was constructed using Duralife Composite Decking. A vast improvement and proof that you get what you pay for. A cheaper composite can end up costing more. No problems here with a 25 year warranty. The client can relax knowing that the same problems will not re-occur.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
The MineThe Mine
2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House: Berkeley/Oakland Hills
2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House: Berkeley/Oakland Hills
Robert Nebolon ArchitectsRobert Nebolon Architects
The view terrace is the signature space of the house. First seen from the entry, the terrace steps down to wind-protected fire-bowl, surrounded by tall glass walls. Plantings in bowl make for a terrific area to relax. House appearance described as California modern, California Coastal, or California Contemporary, San Francisco modern, Bay Area or South Bay residential design, with Sustainability and green design.
Soho Minimalist Penthouse
Soho Minimalist Penthouse
B InteriorB Interior
Anne Ruthman
Small!
Small!
Ottaviano CiabattiOttaviano Ciabatti
Alberto Ferrero
Una casa luminosa
Una casa luminosa
Silvio Maglione architettiSilvio Maglione architetti
Foto Alberto Ferrero Terrazza con piante e protezione al sole scorrevole
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Abbott Addition
Abbott Addition
APM architectureAPM architecture
Shoot2sell
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
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
West Village Rooftop Garden with Fencing, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Rooms
West Village Rooftop Garden with Fencing, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Rooms
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This West Village rooftop garden features a custom ipe horizontal fence and planter, concrete pavers, and outdoor dining and sectional seating. It also includes black fiberglass planters filled with Japanese maples, bamboo, maiden grasses, hydrangeas, and knockout roses. This project was designed by Amber Freda in collaboration with Michael Wood Interiors. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
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

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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