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Roof Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Islington
Islington
Staging-SpaceStaging-Space
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
West Village Custom Roof Deck with Planter Boxes and Fence
West Village Custom Roof Deck with Planter Boxes and Fence
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden in Manhattan's West Village features custom fencing with built-in lighting, ipe planter boxes, deck tiles, a shade sail, and black fiberglass planters. Container plantings for this NYC terrace design include bamboo, ornamental grasses, hydrangea trees, purple coneflower, weigela, creeping Jenny, and heathers. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
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.
Fruitful Roof Deck
Fruitful Roof Deck
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Shaded nook perfect for a beach read. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
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
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.
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
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Chelsea, NYC Rooftop Terrace Design with Custom Cedar Planter Boxes
Chelsea, NYC Rooftop Terrace Design with Custom Cedar Planter Boxes
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Chelsea, NYC rooftop terrace includes custom planter boxes made of knotty cedar and filled with a mix of bamboo, a white birch tree, junipers, and still winter-dormant hydrangeas. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, London, W2
Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, London, W2
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Take a trip up to the roof, where you will find the jewel of this property with its oversized orange planters that have been paired with the white chimneys. Different textures and shapes add further interest. http://www.domusnova.com/back-catalogue/22/inspiring-ideas-linden-gardens-w2/
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Midtown Rooftop Garden
Midtown Rooftop Garden
Solow Design GroupSolow Design Group
Ric Solow
11th & T St.
11th & T St.
Ditto ResidentialDitto Residential
Sugar House Deck
Sugar House Deck
Caroline Beaupere DesignCaroline Beaupere Design
IPE Decking & Fencing
IPE Decking & Fencing
TerraformTerraform
Coal Harbour Penthouse
Coal Harbour Penthouse
Hollam DesignHollam Design
Jason Statler Photography

Roof Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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