Terrace with a Potted Garden and a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work

The Garden Trellis Company

The Garden Trellis Co.

Stillmeadow Circle Deck

ELM Construction LLC

Azek Building Products Decks & Patios

Vosburg Building Services

Entire penthouse deck was redone. Four large, oblong existing planters were cleaned out and new screening plants, or a mixed planting, were designed and installed. Three large lightweight containers in black were substituted for existing ceramic containers. Two smaller matching lightweight containers were added to create a grouping around an existing sculpture.

Family Loft

ZeroEnergy Design

A private roof deck connects to the open living space, and provides spectacular rooftop views of Boston. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

Glynallyn Terrace

Susan Cohan Gardens

Partial view of an eclectic rooftop terrace inspired by world travelers of the 19th century.

Tribeca Roof Garden: Deck, Bamboo Fence, Container Garden, Terrace, Planters, Po

Amber Freda Garden Design

This NYC contemporary roof garden terrace design features wood deck and fencing and grey fiberglass planters filled with a lush mix of golden bamboo, evergreen spiral topiaries, flowers, and a red Japanese maple just starting to put out new leaves for spring. This rooftop terrace is located in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Boho Mod Deck

User

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

La terrazza al piano di circa 30 mq è collegata con una porta finestra ampia. Una finestra realizzata senza montanti apre la vista verso l'esterno. Tavolo da pranzo in marmo con gambe in ferro. Ombrellone 3x3 di Emu con palo decentrato.

La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Les plantations protègent du vis à vis du bâtiment d'en face sans trop enfermer l'espace

Gartenlaube

Thomas Becker Architekten GmbH/ BDA

Emilceramica Millelegni

Emilgroup

Emilceramica Millelegni Scottish Oak 40x120 20mm

Entry Stairway on a Slope

Freeman Construction Ltd

Plein cadre

ARCHITECTURE ET BOIS

Denis Svartz

Private Backyard Oasis

Melanie Rekola Landscape Design

A lovely and private sitting area complete with drought tolerant living wall of succulents and custom twig privacy screen! Landscape Design & Photography by Melanie Rekola

NYC Terrace Design: Roof Garden, Bluestone Paver Patio, Deck, Planter Box, Fall

Amber Freda Garden Design

Blue ceramic pots and a matching blue tile backsplash bring a touch of the Mediterranean to this rooftop terrace in the heart of New York City. This Park Avenue residence actually features three separate rooftop terraces. One terrace is made for entertaining and features a built-in fireplace, inset jacuzzi, bluestone patio, custom-built wood planters, an outdoor kitchen, and ceramic pots filled with boxwoods and flowers. The upstairs terrace feels like a private oasis surrounded by lush birch trees and roses that soften the view on all sides. Another smaller terrace off the master bedroom is charmingly intimate and features a mix of serene evergreens and comfortable lounge chairs. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Exotic Decking and Stair Design

Kayu Canada Inc.

Exotic Red Balau Batu Hardwood decking, and stairs. The stairs are two 6" boards with 2" strip down the middle Wood supplied by Kayu Canada Inc.

Appartamento con vista - 140 MQ

ERREBI.Studio

Projects

Urbaniak Construction, LLC

Terrace with a Potted Garden and a Living Wall 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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