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Moderner Privatgarten in Willich
Moderner Privatgarten in Willich
Eickhoff GmbH - Gärten mit StilEickhoff GmbH - Gärten mit Stil
In diesem Privatgarten haben wir die Terrasse am Haus vergrößert und im hinteren Bereich des Gartens eine neue Terrasse angelegt. Zudem haben wir Trittstufen in den Rasen integriert, einen Weg verlegt sowie verschiedene Pflanzungen vorgenommen.
Craig's Tigerwood Deck
Craig's Tigerwood Deck
POCO Building SuppliesPOCO Building Supplies
A simple email inquiry turned into a great experience. I had contacted several companies in search of Tigerwood decking and POCO Building Supplies was the only one able to meet my needs. My list of questions was answered quickly, but it was the details in the thoughtful, knowledgeable answers that impressed me most. I was given very good, very real advice on how I could stay within my budget without compromising the look or feel of my project. The price was where it needed to be to make me feel good about my purchase, and delivery was on time, as promised. Our deck project turned out amazing, it looks high-end and my family and I cannot wait for warm weather to enjoy it! What else can I say? I wish we had a POCO Building Supplies in Langley.
NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU
NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU
UserUser
Lakeside re-deck Before
Lakeside re-deck Before
Jacob Schutt ConstructionJacob Schutt Construction
Trex composite in Toasted Sand with black aluminum hand rails
Extension de la chambre
Extension de la chambre
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Baizdon Road, Blackheath
Baizdon Road, Blackheath
Troake and Rowsell ArchitectsTroake and Rowsell Architects
Adam Scott www.adamscottimages.com
Dolores Street House
Dolores Street House
Winder Gibson ArchitectsWinder Gibson Architects
Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Private balcony Hudson Yards utilizing ipe planters, ipe benches, ipe decking, and ipe pergola.
South End Townhouse
South End Townhouse
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
roof garden
Simple Modern Urban Landscape
Simple Modern Urban Landscape
Matt SteinMatt Stein
Simple semi private roof garden. Design, install and photo by Matt Stein
Third Ward Rooftop Garden
Third Ward Rooftop Garden
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The middle planter breaks up the roof into two areas - upper Ipe deck and lower concrete tile patio. The other existing roof drain was incorporated within the patio, handling both surface and subsurface water flow.
Bench
Bench
Peterson Remodeling, Inc.Peterson Remodeling, Inc.
Designed by Robert Wright with McCormick & Wright
Caenwood Penthouse
Caenwood Penthouse
Chester GardenerChester Gardener
Nick Crosby
Modern Garden and Backyard Fire Pit
Modern Garden and Backyard Fire Pit
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Design by Scot Eckley Inc. ( https://www.houzz.com/pro/scoteckley42/scot-eckley-inc/)
Boston, MA Penthouse Rooftop Garden
Boston, MA Penthouse Rooftop Garden
Jean Brooks LandscapesJean Brooks Landscapes
Mia Fayssoux Buckland
Haus F in Nußloch
Haus F in Nußloch
Thomas Fabrinsky Freier Architekt BDAThomas Fabrinsky Freier Architekt BDA
Stephan Baumann, bild_raum
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The stair from the deck leads to the yard. Steel wire adds function and openness to the space while greenery softens and enlivens the outdoor deck and yard. A tenant apartment has easy access to the yard.. Photo: Michel Arnaud
Fleetwood Distinguished Photos
Fleetwood Distinguished Photos
Fleetwood Windows & DoorsFleetwood Windows & Doors
Photo by © Moris Moreno

Small Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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