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World-Inspired Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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矢ケ崎の家2017　ウッドデッキ
矢ケ崎の家2017　ウッドデッキ
菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office
軽井沢・矢ケ崎の家2017｜菊池ひろ建築設計室 撮影：archipicture 遠山功太
Asian Inspired Deck Railing
Asian Inspired Deck Railing
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Unique deck railing and redwood deck
Baird Porch
Baird Porch
Bluebonnet Builders LLCBluebonnet Builders LLC
VILLA ARTIFACT
VILLA ARTIFACT
SARL ARCHITECTONIKSARL ARCHITECTONIK
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
New Farm House
New Farm House
Robyn Booth ArchitectRobyn Booth Architect
A central deck open to both levels provides ventilation and light.
Project 10
Project 10
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Raised pool Aerial View
Raised pool Aerial View
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
Hamptons Holiday House 2016 by Carmiña Roth Interiors
Hamptons Holiday House 2016 by Carmiña Roth Interiors
IG Fine ArtIG Fine Art
Stylish Privacy with Aluminum Shutters
Stylish Privacy with Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, while being able to move the louvers to keep the airflow.
Tropical Deck
Tropical Deck
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Hawaii Kai Residence - New Deck Lounge & Observation Deck
Hawaii Kai Residence - New Deck Lounge & Observation Deck
ELJ Construction, IncELJ Construction, Inc
上ノ原の家　ウッドデッキと庭
上ノ原の家　ウッドデッキと庭
菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office
軽井沢　上ノ原の家｜菊池ひろ建築設計室 撮影　辻岡利之
アジアンリゾートスタイルの家
アジアンリゾートスタイルの家
株式会社 アット・ピース・アーキテクツ株式会社 アット・ピース・アーキテクツ
眺めの良い家
姶良の家Ⅲ
姶良の家Ⅲ
(有)千匠設計(有)千匠設計
Lands End
Lands End
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
Grabe a cold beverage at the bar before taking a swim.
おおわだシード
おおわだシード
Studio R1　一級建築士事務所Studio R1　一級建築士事務所
45g Photography
West Coast Island House
West Coast Island House
alene workman interior design, incalene workman interior design, inc
Stumble out of bed and lounge with a book as you take in the majestic views of the water.
Chen Residence
Chen Residence
domusstudio architecturedomusstudio architecture
Jim Brady

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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