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World-Inspired Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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風景の舎
風景の舎
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風景の舎｜Studio tanpopo-gumi 撮影｜野口 兼史
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
UserUser
Brad Peebles
3 Story Fire escape and Porch
3 Story Fire escape and Porch
O'Shea Builders LLC.O'Shea Builders LLC.
複数の中庭に囲まれた平屋の家
複数の中庭に囲まれた平屋の家
岸本和彦　acaa岸本和彦　acaa
複数の中庭に囲まれた平屋の家　　Photo:上田宏
HIRAYA － 平屋 －
HIRAYA － 平屋 －
北山建築北山建築
シンプルなつくりの中に こだわりの素材が活きる家 濃いグレーの塗り壁、ガルバの片流れの屋根、 素材にこだわったシンプルなつくり、 広いウッドデッキを囲むようにL字に建つ家。 ウッドデッキも庭もひとつの空間。 LDKも仕切らずに「空間を広く感じたい」そんな想いが込められています。
アジアン デッキ
アジアン デッキ
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a private and luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, with the front shutters really authenticating the appearance of a true outdoor room.The outlook was able to be controlled with the moveable blades.
豊城・薪ストーブの家
豊城・薪ストーブの家
工作舎　一級建築士事務所工作舎　一級建築士事務所
豊城・薪ストーブの家・撮影／林安直
House in Yugawara
House in Yugawara
KUM建築設計事務所KUM建築設計事務所
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Aaron Leitz
Virgin Islands Villa
Virgin Islands Villa
Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
OPEN　HASAMI　撮影：Blitz STUDIO 石井紀久
OPEN　HASAMI　撮影：Blitz STUDIO 石井紀久
ヨシタケケンジ建築事務所ヨシタケケンジ建築事務所
撮影：Blitz STUDIO 石井紀久
RockHouse
RockHouse
[STRANG] Architecture[STRANG] Architecture
Photography © Claudio Manzoni
Rosalie Plinth House
Rosalie Plinth House
Arcke Pty LtdArcke Pty Ltd
Scott Burrows
ジョージ・テルクニーハウス
ジョージ・テルクニーハウス
ヨシタケケンジ建築事務所ヨシタケケンジ建築事務所
撮影：Blitz Studio 石井紀久
Maui Meadows Residence
Maui Meadows Residence
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Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- 3D Builders Photography- Dan Cunningham
house-04 renovation
house-04 renovation
dwarfdwarf
Queenslander - Sunshine Coast
Queenslander - Sunshine Coast
Box Clever InteriorsBox Clever Interiors

World-Inspired Terrace with a Roof Extension 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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