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Roof Deck
Roof Deck
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Rooftop lounge and dining, with a vent-less linear burner fireplace.
Flower Streets
Flower Streets
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Chicago Rooftop
Chicago Rooftop
TimberTechTimberTech
Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois
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SoHo Rooftop Deck
SoHo Rooftop Deck
Hatchet Design BuildHatchet Design Build
Black Venetian Plaster With Custom Metal Brise Soleil and Ipe Planters. ©Arko Photo.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Exterior Deck Staircase Circular Metal Staircase Maintenance Free Decking Stair Treads James Hardie Artic White Timberline Rustic Black shingles Marvin Integrity windows in black Images by @Spacecrafting
Farmhouse Deck
Farmhouse Deck
愛犬とお孫さんと過ごせるウッドデッキ
愛犬とお孫さんと過ごせるウッドデッキ
株式会社ボックスウッド株式会社ボックスウッド
C. & A.
C. & A.
Adriano CastelliAdriano Castelli
Adriano Castelli © 2018 Houzz
Sonoma Landscape
Sonoma Landscape
Jake Moss DesignsJake Moss Designs
Sunken fire pit in the foreground surrounded by a boardwalk and grasslands. In the background, is a 'stargazing tower' that we made from an old steel tank.
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Inventive Landscape CreationsInventive Landscape Creations
Modern Belle
Modern Belle
Colby ConstructionColby Construction
Demmert Deck & Patio
Demmert Deck & Patio
Custom Design GroupCustom Design Group
Chiringuito: cortinas de cristal y toldos palillerías
Chiringuito: cortinas de cristal y toldos palillerías
Toldos PascualToldos Pascual
Toldos Pascual S.L.
Faxon
Faxon
Euroline Steel WindowsEuroline Steel Windows
Glasfaltwände + Glas-Falttüren
Glasfaltwände + Glas-Falttüren
Driesen GmbH Sonnensegel,Markisen,TerrassendächerDriesen GmbH Sonnensegel,Markisen,Terrassendächer
Driesen GmbH Voerde
Tracy Project
Tracy Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.
Yoga Garden
Yoga Garden
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
Hoboken Fire House Residence
Hoboken Fire House Residence
Wills Design AssociatesWills Design Associates
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure

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.
Red Rocks
Red Rocks
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