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Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen with Steel & Wood Pergola
Outdoor Kitchen with Steel & Wood Pergola
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
Personal Sky Garden
Personal Sky Garden
Scenario ArchitectureScenario Architecture
Modern Terrasse
Modern Terrasse
Terrassa Guinardó
Terrassa Guinardó
ésverd - Proyectos de Paisajismo & Jardineríaésverd - Proyectos de Paisajismo & Jardinería
Terrace design by ésverd -jardineria & paisatgisme
Roof Top Deck
Roof Top Deck
T.W. Ellis LLCT.W. Ellis LLC
Roof top deck in Baltimore County, Maryland: This stunning roof top deck now provides a beautiful outdoor living space with all the amenities the homeowner was looking for as well as added value to the home. Curtis Martin Photo Inc.
Chelsea House
Chelsea House
Nash Baker ArchitectsNash Baker Architects
George Sharman Photography
Little Balboa Island
Little Balboa Island
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Mark Lohman Photography
Cable Railing Madison WI
Cable Railing Madison WI
Quigley DecksQuigley Decks
Quigley Decks. Deck in lakeshore suburb north of Milwaukee Quigley Decks is a Madison, WI-based home improvement contractor specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and carpentry projects that make the outside of your home a more pleasing place to relax. We are pleased to service much of greater Wisconsin including Cottage Grove, De Forest, Fitchburg, Janesville, Lake Mills, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, the Dells area and more. We believe in solid workmanship and take great care in hand-selecting quality materials including Western Red Cedar, Ipe hardwoods and Trex, TimberTech and AZEK composites from select, southern Wisconsin vendors. Our goals are building quality and customer satisfaction. We ensure that no matter what the size of the job, it will be done right the first time and built to last.
Energy Efficiency Model Home
Energy Efficiency Model Home
Mindful Designs, Inc.Mindful Designs, Inc.
Rooftop deck for entertaining. This deck is designed to resist ice and snow build up in the northern Montana winters by utilizing a heating 'loop' from the home with no extra heating costs. The water from the rooftop deck is also gathered to be used in a landscaping pond for aesthetics and for the children's entertainment.
Parkside Residences
Parkside Residences
RisherMartin Fine HomesRisherMartin Fine Homes
Architect: Alterstudio Architecture Photography: Casey Dunn Named 2013 Project of the Year in Builder Magazine's Builder's Choice Awards!
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
This third-floor master bathroom opens out onto a treetop deck with views of the MInneapolis skyline. Photo by David J. Turner
NYC Roof Deck: Roof Garden, Terrace, Fence, Planter Boxes, Container Plants, Zen
NYC Roof Deck: Roof Garden, Terrace, Fence, Planter Boxes, Container Plants, Zen
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper West Side features custom-built wood deck and planters filled with Japanese maples, coral bark maples, evergreens, moss, and flowers. Yellow beach stones form a rock garden / Zen garden area. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
2828 Rooftop Patio
2828 Rooftop Patio
David Henig, ArchitectDavid Henig, Architect
Minimalist contemporary City terrace
Minimalist contemporary City terrace
Soul Living LtdSoul Living Ltd
Jacon Way
Jacon Way
J. Kurtz DesignJ. Kurtz Design
Amy Bartlam
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
Glazing VisionGlazing Vision
Architect Trevor Morris was keen to “reference the music” in the aesthetics of the project build, as well as bring as much natural daylight into the building as possible to create a feeling of openness throughout.
WISCONSIN--Modern New Construction
WISCONSIN--Modern New Construction
Christopher DesignChristopher Design
Eaton Square
Eaton Square
Peter Young DesignPeter Young Design
Tony Murray
11th Avenue Penthouse
11th Avenue Penthouse
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Donna Dotan
Traditional Deck
Traditional 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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