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Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Brooklyn Heights Rooftop Terrace Garden Design with Hot Tub and Deck
Brooklyn Heights Rooftop Terrace Garden Design with Hot Tub and Deck
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Brooklyn Heights rooftop terrace is very inviting with its hot tub, custom ipe stairs, wood deck tiles, and grey Mexican beach stones. It's the perfect place to come home to relax in after a long day's work! Read more about our projects on my blog at www.amberfreda.com.
Dachterrassengestaltung München-Au
Dachterrassengestaltung München-Au
Blumen & GärtenBlumen & Gärten
Foto: Andrea Keidel
City Rooftop
City Rooftop
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
222 Smith
222 Smith
Carter Group Architects, Inc.Carter Group Architects, Inc.
Roof Deck with Ocean View
Annex Reno
Annex Reno
Palmerston Design ConsultantsPalmerston Design Consultants
justice darragh as seen on apartment therapy
"Sugar Cube" Addition
"Sugar Cube" Addition
Hopkins Studio, architecture + designHopkins Studio, architecture + design
Cape Ann Oceanfront Exterior Renovation
Cape Ann Oceanfront Exterior Renovation
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Full outdoor kitchen & bar with an induction grill, all weather cabinets, outdoor refrigerator, and electric blue Azul Bahia Brazilian granite countertops to reflect the color of the sea; An octagonally shaped seating area facing the ocean for sunbathing and sunset viewing.; The deck is constructed with sustainably harvested tropical Brazilian hardwood Ipe that requires little maintenance..Eric Roth Photography
Roof Deck Sectional
Roof Deck Sectional
dRichards InteriorsdRichards Interiors
A perfect place to lounge on a warm, sunny day. A custom teak sectional, pillows and a coffee table make this space functional and complete.
Complementing space
Complementing space
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
A chicago garage roof deck with synlawn, fire pit, built in grill and lounge seating perfect for an afternoon with the family.
Greenwich
Greenwich
UserUser
Michael David Rose & Paul Dyer
Buena Vista Beauty
Buena Vista Beauty
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer, Photographer
Clinton St - IPE Wood Deck (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)
Clinton St - IPE Wood Deck (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)
City Decks New York, LLCCity Decks New York, LLC
Anthony Albino
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Jackson Penthouse / Roof Deck, San Francisco
Jackson Penthouse / Roof Deck, San Francisco
De Meza + ArchitectureDe Meza + Architecture
This 1925 Jackson street penthouse boasts 2,600 square feet with an additional 1,000 square foot roof deck. Having only been remodeled a few times the space suffered from an outdated, wall heavy floor plan. Updating the flow was critical to the success of this project. An enclosed kitchen was opened up to become the hub for gathering and entertaining while an antiquated closet was relocated for a sumptuous master bath. The necessity for roof access to the additional outdoor living space allowed for the introduction of a spiral staircase. The sculptural stairs provide a source for natural light and yet another focal point.
Brooklyn Heights, NYC Terrace Design: Deck, Patio, Planter Boxes
Brooklyn Heights, NYC Terrace Design: Deck, Patio, Planter Boxes
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Brooklyn Heights, NYC rooftop terrace garden design features wood and blue ceramic planters filled with a mix of a spiral juniper topiary, dwarf blue spruce, Knockout roses, blue hydrangeas, and pink crape myrtle trees in full flower. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Terrace by Sean Weatherill
Terrace by Sean Weatherill
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Alex Amend © 2012 Houzz
Nineteenth Street Residence
Nineteenth Street Residence
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
The owner's buoyant personality, own design work, and extensive art collection inspire the renovation and addition to this Potrero Hill home. Of course, the dramatic views of the city from the site, which is open on three sides, contribute their fare share to the project's success as well. Here, we worked specifically to "curate" the natural light — using it to draw people up and through the space, to focus attention on the collection of art objects, and to propel them back out to panoramic views of the city beyond. As in all of our work, we were strategic in the use of resources, maintaining the original character of the front of the home, while subtly coaxing more character out of materials, such as simple exterior siding, at the rear Photography: Matthew Millman
Ático DT
Ático DT
FFWD ArquitectesFFWD Arquitectes
Bernal Hill
Bernal Hill
Kelly Condon DesignKelly Condon Design
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect

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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