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Red Rock Roost
Red Rock Roost
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
"We wanted to create an intimate connection with the side of the mountain coming right up to the home," says architect Cavin Costello.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Entspannung im Whirlpool frei von Blicken!
Entspannung im Whirlpool frei von Blicken!
Gärten von HeiningerGärten von Heininger
Foto von Stefan Heininger
Spa Deck, Patio w/ Fire Pit, and Screen Porch in North Chicago Suburbs
Spa Deck, Patio w/ Fire Pit, and Screen Porch in North Chicago Suburbs
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
This stunning outdoor living space is a true backyard retreat. The custom screened porch, designed to look original to the home, exits to a deck and patio, creating smooth transition from home to yard. The wood deck design incorporates an inset hot tub with additional built-in storage. The storage cabinet sits along one side of the hot tub, creating a place to rest food, drinks, or candles while enjoying the water. The outdoor lighting built into the stair risers create a soft, ambient glow while providing a safe environment for people to move about the deck after the sun goes down. The Unilock patio features Holland Stone pavers in Autumn Red and a built-in Brussel Dimensional Stone fire pit in Limestone color. The triangular shape provides a unique look for the wood burning fire pit., and the placement offers warmth and ambiance for anyone in the hot tub or gathered around fire.
Gooden Residence
Gooden Residence
aZura StoneworksaZura Stoneworks
An enclosed exterior lanai uses aZurastone as the main design element in a stunning water feature. Please visit http://azurastoneworks.com to view more commercial and residential installation images or to find a showroom near you. If there is not a showroom near you, please contact us at sales@azurastoneworks.com
Tigerwood Deck and Privacy Fence
Tigerwood Deck and Privacy Fence
AdvantageLumber.comAdvantageLumber.com
Tigerwood decking was used for the deck and privacy screen to build a beautiful low maintenance deck that will add years of low maintenance deck enjoyment.
Townhouse - Primrose Hill
Townhouse - Primrose Hill
UserUser
Cedar batten fencing tops paint and render blockwork walls to the perimeter of the Central London garden oasis. A perimeter rill and cascading water feature circles the composite timber deck whilst a compact english country garden adds a splash of colour to the foot of a mature silver birch tree. Photography By Pawel Regdosz © SigmaLondon
Brooklyn Heights Grotto
Brooklyn Heights Grotto
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Hot Tub with Custom Deck
Hot Tub with Custom Deck
Gravel and GreenGravel and Green
Tribeca NY
Tribeca NY
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Lots of curves on this beautiful IPE deck
Lots of curves on this beautiful IPE deck
OC Deck & PatioOC Deck & Patio
Custom curved design
Alphington
Alphington
C.O.S DesignC.O.S Design
Tim Turner Photography
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Design MilieuDesign Milieu
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Beverly
Beverly
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photos by Langdon Clay
Modern Terrasse
Modern Terrasse
The Pavilion Eco House, Blackheath
The Pavilion Eco House, Blackheath
E2 Architecture + Interiors LtdE2 Architecture + Interiors Ltd
View of Roof Terrace To Download the Brochure For E2 Architecture and Interiors’ Award Winning Project The Pavilion Eco House, Blackheath Please Paste the Link Below Into Your Browser http://www.e2architecture.com/downloads/ Winner of the Evening Standard's New Homes Eco + Living Award 2015 and Voted the UK's Top Eco Home in the Guardian online 2014.
Lake Tuscaloosa Project
Lake Tuscaloosa Project
Jeanette Remaley DesignsJeanette Remaley Designs
Tribecca Loft
Tribecca Loft
New York DecksNew York Decks
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
Annie Santulli DesignsAnnie Santulli Designs
Penthouse rooftop in Jupiter Island. Outdoor furniture matching the view! Venitian style mixed with Palm Beach views create a warm open space with outdoor kitchen and spa. The ocean is as much a part of the design as the fabric and tile options, chosen to accent the rich blue color. Robert Brantley Photography
Contemporary Roof Terrace: Garden Builders - Marylebone
Contemporary Roof Terrace: Garden Builders - Marylebone
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
The Garden Builders

Terrace with a Water Feature and 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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