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World-Inspired Terrace with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Denis Lauzon
The Fish Camp
The Fish Camp
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Deck Addition to Lanai in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Deck Addition to Lanai in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Greg Putman ConstructionGreg Putman Construction
Outdoor Structures: deck addition to lanai with handrail
Kuranda Residence
Kuranda Residence
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Waialae Residence
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縁側のある和の家
縁側のある和の家
（株）アイジーコンサルティング　iGスタイルハウス　名古屋スタジオ（株）アイジーコンサルティング　iGスタイルハウス　名古屋スタジオ
モデルハウス「手しごとの家」
モデルハウス「手しごとの家」
阿部建設株式会社阿部建設株式会社
2階バルコニーから眺める景色
West Coast Island House
West Coast Island House
alene workman interior design, incalene workman interior design, inc
Indoor / outdoor living is the key to this home! Retractable sliding doors allow seamless flow from one space to the other.
Family House Cape Town
Family House Cape Town
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Fotos: Dean Logie Building company : Rojal Construktions
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Villa Al Ventura"
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Villa Al Ventura"
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Maite Fragueiro | Home & Haus
Trepang Road, Humpty Doo
Trepang Road, Humpty Doo
DN BuildingDN Building
Anahola Kauai Ocean Front Home Photographed by PanaViz
Anahola Kauai Ocean Front Home Photographed by PanaViz
PanaVizPanaViz
Photo Credit: Dave Tonnes of PanaViz Real Estate Presented by Ben Welborn of Hawaii Life.
Gas Fire Pits
Gas Fire Pits
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
A beautiful ocean-bluff view overlooking a surfing hot-spot. The Oriflamme Fire Table Patented Sun Burner design is a great way to bring the customer's style to their fire table. The flame dances off the reflective glass and also off the glass railing on the deck, all while keeping the heat in from those cool ocean breezes. The easy-set up of this fire table was great for these self-proclaimed beach-bums.
Island adventure
Island adventure
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
Thanks to a series of pavilions linked by decks the bach feels like a treehouse, creating a truly outdoor living experience.
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Residential building | Keng-Fu Lo | Taiwan
Residential building | Keng-Fu Lo | Taiwan
Leicht Küchen AGLeicht Küchen AG
LEICHT Küchen: http://www.leicht.com/en/references/abroad/project-kaohsiung-city-taiwan/ Keng-Fu Lo: Architect
上西の家
上西の家
有限会社扇建築工房有限会社扇建築工房
塚本浩史
The Preserve
The Preserve
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
Red Shutter Studio Rod Pasibe
Manoa New House
Manoa New House
Homeworks Construction INCHomeworks Construction INC
Epay kayak rack Creole Cottage Fish River
Epay kayak rack Creole Cottage Fish River
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Function and beauty with this custom made kayak rack. Photo by Mo Fitzgerald

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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