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World-Inspired Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Orchid
Orchid
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
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
San Francisco
San Francisco
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo Credit: Michele Lee Wilson
Comme une oasis
Comme une oasis
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace est marqué par l'alternance de bacs en bois peints et de poteries vernissées
jeevanand by preethi architects
jeevanand by preethi architects
Kiran Nama PhotographyKiran Nama Photography
kiran nama
Casa C. a Mondello
Casa C. a Mondello
Studio Agnello & AssociatiStudio Agnello & Associati
Southaven 1 rooftop garden
Southaven 1 rooftop garden
Passionscape Pte LtdPassionscape Pte Ltd
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Bassman Blaine HomeBassman Blaine Home
Cloud Brocade Apartment - Chengdu, China
Cloud Brocade Apartment - Chengdu, China
Tong InteriorsTong Interiors
Japanese Wabi-sabi inspired
Proyecto Ibiza I alquiler vacacional
Proyecto Ibiza I alquiler vacacional
Lupe Clemente FotografíaLupe Clemente Fotografía
Chinese Tea House, Boston, MA
Chinese Tea House, Boston, MA
Metal Roof NetworkMetal Roof Network
Custom copper diamond shingles top an ornate Chinese tea house on a roof-top oasis in Boston, MA.
Apt E - reforma de un ático en San Gervasi
Apt E - reforma de un ático en San Gervasi
Elena Poropat - Arquitectura e InteriorismoElena Poropat - Arquitectura e Interiorismo
Shoootin for Studio Tample
Shoootin for Studio Tample
ShoootinShoootin
Shoootin
ECO 37
ECO 37
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Portable Ecofireplace with Stainless Steel ECO 36 burner and recycled, discarded agricultural plow disks weathering Corten steel encasing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
ECO 240 FIRE PIT
ECO 240 FIRE PIT
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Outdoors, floor Ecofireplace Fire pit in weathering Corten steel, with round, Stainless Steel ECO 35 burner. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
A gentleman's retreat
A gentleman's retreat
Modern RusticModern Rustic
The outside kitchen was constructed using black galaxy granite tops and compact laminate cupboards (which can withstand complete exposure to the outside elements). A bespoke stainless steel splashback completed the seamless look. An oversized stainless sink, extending tap, bbq, commercial gas oven and glass/dish washing machine and bar/food fridge completed the design. mike newell status images
Bluwaters 2
Bluwaters 2
Schemacraft Interiors Pte LtdSchemacraft Interiors Pte Ltd
Tacman Photography
Penthouse Garden Makeover
Penthouse Garden Makeover
Xanadu Organic GardensXanadu Organic Gardens
Tropical arrangements in these custom fiber planters dress up corners of the deck seating area.
Wild Milano
Wild Milano
Alberto GuallaAlberto Gualla
Comme une oasis
Comme une oasis
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Contraste de couleur et matière entre les pots et les bacs

World-Inspired Rooftop 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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