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Blue Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop glass railing terrace in London with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Whites Grounds
Whites Grounds
Guarnieri ArchitectsGuarnieri Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a roof extension.
Ático en Angelita Cavero
Ático en Angelita Cavero
Mireya FernándezMireya Fernández
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Madrid with a potted garden and an awning.
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.
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Expansive modern roof rooftop glass railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Chilmark Contemporary
Chilmark Contemporary
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Rooftop Lounge Area
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.
Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Audrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardinsAudrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardins
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof private and rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris.
A Rooftop Oasis
A Rooftop Oasis
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A lush garden in the city provides privacy while the plants provide excitement.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with fencing.
1443 N. North Park
1443 N. North Park
Urbane HomeUrbane Home
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
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.
conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal
conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal
Coblonal InteriorismoCoblonal Interiorismo
Sara Riera
Inspiration for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with no cover.
Apartamento turístico en Calahonda
Apartamento turístico en Calahonda
Lolo MestanzaLolo Mestanza
Reportaje fotográfico realizado a un apartamento vacacional en Calahonda (Málaga). Tras posterior reforma y decoración sencilla y elegante. Este espacio disfruta de una excelente luminosidad, y era esencial captarlo en las fotografías. Lolo Mestanza
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
The MineThe Mine
This is an example of an urban roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House: Berkeley/Oakland Hills
2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House: Berkeley/Oakland Hills
Robert Nebolon ArchitectsRobert Nebolon Architects
The view terrace is the signature space of the house. First seen from the entry, the terrace steps down to wind-protected fire-bowl, surrounded by tall glass walls. Plantings in bowl make for a terrific area to relax. House appearance described as California modern, California Coastal, or California Contemporary, San Francisco modern, Bay Area or South Bay residential design, with Sustainability and green design.
Poinsettia II
Poinsettia II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic roof rooftop terrace in Orange County with a fire feature and a pergola.
Soho Minimalist Penthouse
Soho Minimalist Penthouse
B InteriorB Interior
Anne Ruthman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Small!
Small!
Ottaviano CiabattiOttaviano Ciabatti
Alberto Ferrero
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Milan with a potted garden.
New Home Bethany Beach, DE
New Home Bethany Beach, DE
Dewson Construction CompanyDewson Construction Company
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Wilmington with a fire feature and no cover.
Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, London, W2
Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, London, W2
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Take a trip up to the roof, where you will find the jewel of this property with its oversized orange planters that have been paired with the white chimneys. Different textures and shapes add further interest. http://www.domusnova.com/back-catalogue/22/inspiring-ideas-linden-gardens-w2/
Park Ave Rooftop
Park Ave Rooftop
Hollander DesignHollander Design
Photo of a traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a pergola and feature lighting.

Blue Rooftop 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 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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