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Outdoor kitchen in Colchester, Essex
Outdoor kitchen in Colchester, Essex
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Samuel Moore, owner of Consilium Hortus, is renowned for creating beautiful, bespoke outdoor spaces which are designed specifically to meet his client’s tastes. Taking inspiration from landscapes, architecture, art, design and nature, Samuel meets briefs and creates stunning projects in gardens and spaces of all sizes. This recent project in Colchester, Essex, had a brief to create a fully equipped outdoor entertaining area. With a desire for an extension of their home, Samuel has created a space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. A louvered pergola covers the full length of the back of the house. Despite being a permanent structural cover, the roof, which can turn 160 degrees, enables the sun to be chased as it moves throughout the day. Heaters and lights have been incorporated for those colder months, so those chillier days and evenings can still be spent outdoors. The slatted feature wall, not only matches the extended outdoor table but also provides a backdrop for the Outdoor Kitchen drawing out its Iroko Hardwood details. For a couple who love to entertain, it was obvious that a trio of cooking appliances needed to be incorporated into the outdoor kitchen design. Featuring our Gusto, the Bull BBQ and the Deli Vita Pizza Oven, the pair and their guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to alfresco dining. The addition of our single outdoor fridge also ensures that glasses are never empty, whatever the tipple.
ThermoWood Iroko Hardwood Cladding
ThermoWood Iroko Hardwood Cladding
QTD Ltd - The Timber SpecialistsQTD Ltd - The Timber Specialists
Clapton Water Garden
Clapton Water Garden
Viriditas StudioViriditas Studio
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Faxon
Faxon
Euroline Steel WindowsEuroline Steel Windows
1962 Rambler Remodel
1962 Rambler Remodel
Building Arts Sustainable ArchitectureBuilding Arts Sustainable Architecture
The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
The MineThe Mine
Cala Woods Residence and Studio
Cala Woods Residence and Studio
Johnson Squared Architecture + PlanningJohnson Squared Architecture + Planning
Alex Hayden
Haus WI in München
Haus WI in München
Jacob&Spreng Architekten GmbHJacob&Spreng Architekten GmbH
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Industrial Terrace
Industrial Terrace
Marrickville Home
Marrickville Home
Dovetail Design GroupDovetail Design Group
Tree Top Escape
Tree Top Escape
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
Un jardin en mode urbain
Un jardin en mode urbain
Les Mains de JardinLes Mains de Jardin
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
West Village Rooftop Garden with Fencing, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Rooms
West Village Rooftop Garden with Fencing, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Rooms
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This West Village rooftop garden features a custom ipe horizontal fence and planter, concrete pavers, and outdoor dining and sectional seating. It also includes black fiberglass planters filled with Japanese maples, bamboo, maiden grasses, hydrangeas, and knockout roses. This project was designed by Amber Freda in collaboration with Michael Wood Interiors. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Maison de Vacance
Maison de Vacance
Susanna CotsSusanna Cots
Fotos de Mauricio Fuertes

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.
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