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Terrace with a Living Wall and a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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The Vermont
The Vermont
Plunkett HomesPlunkett Homes
D-Max Photography
Roof Top Retreat
Roof Top Retreat
Charlie Day Garden DesignCharlie Day Garden Design
A very challenging site 5 stories up with no lift. We were instructed to provide a vertical garden to screen a wall as well provide a seating area full of English country garden flowering plants.
Queen Anne Hill House
Queen Anne Hill House
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Dining Room with slide-fold door to covered deck, and a concrete terrace. photo by Alex Hayden
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Habitat Studio ArchitectsHabitat Studio Architects
Courtyard space with the internal volumes broken down to allow trees to remain & penetrate the roof with additional green wall incorporated.
Decking
Decking
Galimberti - Legno e BioediliziaGalimberti - Legno e Bioedilizia
Balcone di un appartamento con decking in legno e giardino verticale
Umbau Terrasse
Umbau Terrasse
Natursteinverlegung SieberNatursteinverlegung Sieber
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Mt Martha Beach House
Mt Martha Beach House
Wolveridge ArchitectsWolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell
Wohnung Dror
Wohnung Dror
Birgit GlatzelBirgit Glatzel
Enric Duch http://enricduch.com/projects/work/?category=architecture
Richmond Residence - Courtyard
Richmond Residence - Courtyard
Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)
Peter Clarke Photography
Deck off the Living Room
Deck off the Living Room
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
A large redwood deck off the Living room provides an indoor/outdoor entertainment space perfect for enjoying the sea air.
Umbau Terrasse
Umbau Terrasse
Natursteinverlegung SieberNatursteinverlegung Sieber
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Indoor Outdoor Breakout Space
Indoor Outdoor Breakout Space
Ambient Lounge (Australia)Ambient Lounge (Australia)
Style up your indoor/ outdoor break out space to make for a tranquil and comforting lounge area. Bring the nature to you, add trees and evergreen shrubs to create the perfect Zen relaxation space. Make comfort the main attraction with cozy outdoor armchairs in different materials to add texture. Elements of timber decking and wooden furniture gives the space a polished yet casual feel.
Crows Nest
Crows Nest
Henry and Co InteriorsHenry and Co Interiors
Piso piloto
Piso piloto
SoldecorSoldecor
Terraza con sillas amarillas perfecta para desayunar un día soleado o tomarte un cfae a media tarde
Celosia
Celosia
Jordi Pujol JardinerJordi Pujol Jardiner
The Cottages Erina
The Cottages Erina
Tyrrells ArchitectsTyrrells Architects
Small deck and yard - Photo by Keiren
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Falcon IndustriesFalcon Industries
Motion City Media
The Vermont
The Vermont
Plunkett HomesPlunkett Homes
D-Max Photography
House Renovation Woy Woy
House Renovation Woy Woy
Scott Manuelle ConstructionsScott Manuelle Constructions
Huge 70m2 Spotted gum deck, roof with sky lights, tahitian fans, electric heaters mounted on wall, vertical garden, 3m outdoor bbq kitchen with sink, rangehood and fridge
Gardener's House
Gardener's House
Gardiner ArchitectsGardiner Architects
Rory Gardiner

Terrace with a Living Wall and a Roof Extension 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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