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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
Midtown East Penthouse Garden
Midtown East Penthouse Garden
Jeffrey ErbJeffrey Erb
Sea Cliff SF
Sea Cliff SF
Tamalpais Construction CompanyTamalpais Construction Company
DV7 - Wohnungsbau in Regensburg
DV7 - Wohnungsbau in Regensburg
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
North Point
North Point
Periana ArchitecturePeriana Architecture
Transitional Deck
Transitional Deck
House on High Drive
House on High Drive
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
"Built in 1920 as a summer cottage-by-the-sea, this classic, north Laguna cottage long outlived its original owners. Now, refreshed and restored, the home echos with the soul of the early 20th century, while giving its surf-focused family the essence of 21st century modern living. Timeless textures of cedar shingles and wood windows frame the modern interior, itself accented with steel, stone, and sunlight. The best of yesterday and the sensibility of today brought together thoughtfully in a good marriage." Photo by Chad Mellon
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Smart Home 2KR
Smart Home 2KR
in_design architekturin_design architektur
Alexandra Lechner
Roof Terrace at New Concordia Wharf
Roof Terrace at New Concordia Wharf
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Photography by John Bloom
Penthouse Patio
Penthouse Patio
C.R. Hunt Building & Design Inc.C.R. Hunt Building & Design Inc.
Weekend, urban penthouse designed for entertaining. Lindsey Foutch, L Photography
North London penthouse
North London penthouse
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Ausbau einer Dachgeschosswohnung zur Maisonette
Ausbau einer Dachgeschosswohnung zur Maisonette
fluidlab architektur designfluidlab architektur design
Fotos: Stephan Baumann ( http://www.bild-raum.com/) Entwurf: baurmann.dürr Architekten
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Bondian Living StoreBondian Living Store
C-house
C-house
UserUser
Hanson Photographic
Historic SOMA Loft for Live/Work
Historic SOMA Loft for Live/Work
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Cesar Rubio
Giant Chess Set on a Dallas Rooftop
Giant Chess Set on a Dallas Rooftop
MegaChess & LawnGamesMegaChess & LawnGames
TriBeCa Penthouse
TriBeCa Penthouse
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable decor elements include: Royal Botanica Little 240 table and Little 55 armchairs, Kartell Gnomes Table-Stools Photography by: Francesco Bertocci http://www.francescobertocci.com/photography/
Pacific Heights Penthouse
Pacific Heights Penthouse
Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersMatarozzi Pelsinger Builders
A complete interior remodel of a top floor unit in a stately Pacific Heights building originally constructed in 1925. The remodel included the construction of a new elevated roof deck with a custom spiral staircase and “penthouse” connecting the unit to the outdoor space. The unit has two bedrooms, a den, two baths, a powder room, an updated living and dining area and a new open kitchen. The design highlights the dramatic views to the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge to the north, the views west to the Pacific Ocean and the City to the south. Finishes include custom stained wood paneling and doors throughout, engineered mahogany flooring with matching mahogany spiral stair treads. The roof deck is finished with a lava stone and ipe deck and paneling, frameless glass guardrails, a gas fire pit, irrigated planters, an artificial turf dog park and a solar heated cedar hot tub.

Rooftop Terrace with No Cover 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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