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Black Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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JD Garden, Hillsborough
JD Garden, Hillsborough
Steve Masley Consulting and DesignSteve Masley Consulting and Design
The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Traditional terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden.
Fruitful Roof Deck
Fruitful Roof Deck
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Shaded nook perfect for a beach read. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Design ideas for a classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Espace détente sous la pergola et vue sur le Sacre-Coeur
Large bohemian roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
House 2022
House 2022
House of OriginHouse of Origin
Outdoor living with repurposed timber privacy screen and chunky BBQ bench. Fiona Susanto
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
PENTHOUSE in PARIS
PENTHOUSE in PARIS
Julien CLAPOTJulien CLAPOT
PHOTOGRAPHE:JULIEN CLAPOT /LOG ARCHITECTURE PARIS
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Stratford Road
Stratford Road
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover and a potted garden.
NYC Custom Roof Deck: Ipe & Metal Pergola, Ipe Bench, Planters, Deck
NYC Custom Roof Deck: Ipe & Metal Pergola, Ipe Bench, Planters, Deck
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This custom roof deck in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood features lightweight aluminum decking, ipe planters, an ipe and metal pergola, and ipe benches with built-in storage under the seats. Few woods can match the natural beauty of ipe (pronounced ee-pey), a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. These pictures were taken in early spring, before the leaves have filled out on the trees. Plantings include coralbark maples, hornbeams, pink cherry trees, crape myrtles, and feather grasses. The planters include LED up-lighting and automated drip irrigation lines. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Pied-a-terre
Pied-a-terre
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
©Nathan Kirkman 2013
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden.
Un jardin en mode urbain
Un jardin en mode urbain
Les Mains de JardinLes Mains de Jardin
Photo of an urban roof rooftop terrace with a potted garden and a pergola.
Raised deck and floating stairway
Raised deck and floating stairway
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
Secure storage
Photo of a large modern back terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Queen Anne Upper Deck
Queen Anne Upper Deck
UserUser
Trio of matching containers in a tropical design.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired roof terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
Smart Home 2KR
Smart Home 2KR
in_design architekturin_design architektur
Alexandra Lechner
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Frankfurt with a potted garden and no cover.
Chelsea House
Chelsea House
Nash Baker ArchitectsNash Baker Architects
George Sharman Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden.
Minimalist contemporary City terrace
Minimalist contemporary City terrace
Soul Living LtdSoul Living Ltd
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and an awning.
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
Glazing VisionGlazing Vision
Architect Trevor Morris was keen to “reference the music” in the aesthetics of the project build, as well as bring as much natural daylight into the building as possible to create a feeling of openness throughout.
Eaton Square
Eaton Square
Peter Young DesignPeter Young Design
Tony Murray
Photo of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Photo of a small rustic back terrace in Denver with a potted garden and no cover.
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
A private roof deck connects to the open living space, and provides spectacular rooftop views of Boston. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.
Boho Mod Deck
Boho Mod Deck
UserUser
Medium sized bohemian back ground level metal railing terrace in Philadelphia with a potted garden and no cover.
Pergola sur le toit
Pergola sur le toit
EVA PALKOVA ARCHITECTEEVA PALKOVA ARCHITECTE
Adrien DUQUESNEL
Inspiration for a scandinavian roof rooftop terrace in Rennes with a potted garden and a pergola.

Black Terrace with a Potted Garden 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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