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Traditional Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
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Lori Cannava
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Motorised Retracting Awnings
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Three large motorised rainproof awnings provide the flexibility to cover as little or as much as you like on any given day, depending on the weather. Photographer: Peter Brennan
Lincoln Park Roof Deck
Lincoln Park Roof Deck
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
Nathan Kirkman Photography
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
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New Project
Enguita ConstructionEnguita Construction
Two Story Deck & Fireplace
Two Story Deck & Fireplace
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The deck addition houses a Jacuzzi, a second story of the massive masonry fireplace, and a private seating area that overlooks the pool and its surrounding spaces.
Downtown Modern- Terrace
Downtown Modern- Terrace
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: C.H. Newton Builders, Inc. Photographer: Karen Philippe
Philadelphia Roof Deck with Kitchen
Philadelphia Roof Deck with Kitchen
Match RemodelingMatch Remodeling
Fully functional grill station and prep kitchen features hot and cold running water, electrical outlets, a repurposed granite countertop and permanent outdoor refrigerator. The storage cabinets were custom-milled out of a felled cedar on our lead carpenter's farm.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Rooftop Entertaining
Rooftop Entertaining
Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
Photo Credit: Tom Crane
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable decor elements include: Marbella modular sofa from Restoration Hardware, Franco Albini ottoman by Sika, Cast concrete cylinder from Restoration Hardware, Hills fabric pillows by Rebecca Atwood
Lincoln Park - 1734 N. Mohawk
Lincoln Park - 1734 N. Mohawk
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
6,800SF new single-family-home in east Lincoln Park. 7 bedrooms, 6.3 bathrooms. Connected, heated 2-1/2-car garage. Available as of September 26, 2016. Reminiscent of the grand limestone townhouses of Astor Street, this 6,800-square-foot home evokes a sense of Chicago history while providing all the conveniences and technologies of the 21st Century. The home features seven bedrooms — four of which have en-suite baths, as well as a recreation floor on the lower level. An expansive great room on the first floor leads to the raised rear yard and outdoor deck complete with outdoor fireplace. At the top, a penthouse observatory leads to a large roof deck with spectacular skyline views. Please contact us to view floor plans. Nathan Kirckman
Rooftop Deck
Rooftop Deck
CharmscapesCharmscapes
This compact rooftop deck features a gas firepit with lots of space for dinings, dry storage under all the benches and a built-in cooler. The container garden houses trees for shade and hardy plants.
Sube Susaeta Interiorismo y Sube Contract diseño interior de casa con terraza
Sube Susaeta Interiorismo y Sube Contract diseño interior de casa con terraza
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Sofa, Daybed, modelo Bitta, de Kettal http://www.subeinteriorismo.com
Apartamento Vacacional. Centro Histórico Málaga
Apartamento Vacacional. Centro Histórico Málaga
Lolo MestanzaLolo Mestanza
Fotografías reralizadas a un apartamento vacacional en el centro de Málaga. Sencillo, elegante y muy acogedor. Decoración realizada por la interiorista Sonia Blanco. Suelo y pared de Mutina Ceramics.
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
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Deck Addition
Deck Addition
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
First level deck with cover, dining space, and many ceiling fans.
Beach Walk - Deck
Beach Walk - Deck
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Traditional Roof 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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