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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Makilux Products
Makilux Products
Suntanium Shading Products, LLCSuntanium Shading Products, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Other with an awning.
Deco
Deco
Yanina Mazzei FotografíaYanina Mazzei Fotografía
Yanina Mazzei Fotografía Profesional
Medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Barcelona with a potted garden and an awning.
TABLE BASSE BRASERO
TABLE BASSE BRASERO
HAPPINOXHAPPINOX
G.GAUTER, HAPPINOX
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Rennes with a fire feature.
Русская Голландия
Русская Голландия
Салон интерьеров "EGO Design"Салон интерьеров "EGO Design"
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with skirting and a roof extension.
Terrasse plein sud en duplex Paris XXème
Terrasse plein sud en duplex Paris XXème
Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de JardinsJeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins
En plein ciel vue au loin sur le bois de Vincennes.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
London Roof Garden
London Roof Garden
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
London roof garden.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Leeds Roof Terrace Design
Leeds Roof Terrace Design
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
Emma Voit
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in London with a potted garden.
Aménagement terrasse Nice
Aménagement terrasse Nice
Floralia jardinsFloralia jardins
Floralia jardins
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Nice with a potted garden and no cover.
Dupont Commons Deck (Tigerwood, Wild Hog Railing)
Dupont Commons Deck (Tigerwood, Wild Hog Railing)
TimberTownTimberTown
A Tigerwood deck, Tigerwood privacy wall and pergola with a copper roof. The railing is Rough Cedar with Wild Hog Railing and a Tigerwood top cap. Built by Atlanta Design & Build.
Modern San Francisco backyard
Modern San Francisco backyard
DPG Pavers and DesignDPG Pavers and Design
Paver patio and Ipe Wood deck and seating area with fire table
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Toulouse with no cover.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Baywood Trex Deck
Baywood Trex Deck
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
The Trex Deck was a new build from the footers up. Complete with pressure treated framing, Trex decking, Trex Railings, Trex Fencing and Trex Lattice. And no deck project is complete without lighting: lighted stairs and post caps. This project also includes a built in bench along one side of the deck that offers plenty of seating.
Mercer Makeover
Mercer Makeover
Living By LauraLiving By Laura
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a living wall and no cover.
Carisbrooke, North Vancouver
Carisbrooke, North Vancouver
Kingdom BuildersKingdom Builders
Photo of a small contemporary terrace in Vancouver with an awning.
Gladesville Courtyard House
Gladesville Courtyard House
Vanessa Wegner ArchitectVanessa Wegner Architect
Katherine Lu
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Sydney with a roof extension.
il terrazzo di marmo
il terrazzo di marmo
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace with a potted garden.
Contemporary Trex Deck with Custom Metal and Wire Railing
Contemporary Trex Deck with Custom Metal and Wire Railing
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
Contemporary Trex Deck with Custom Metal and Wire Railing
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Beautiful Hammered Deck Railing
Beautiful Hammered Deck Railing
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Stephen P
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Detroit with no cover.
Appartement 175
Appartement 175
FORT SALIER ARCHITECTESFORT SALIER ARCHITECTES
Photo of a medium sized contemporary terrace in Bordeaux with a potted garden.

Affordable Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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