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Coastal Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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The Meridian Project
The Meridian Project
ARCHIA HOMESARCHIA HOMES
Roof Deck
Photo of a nautical roof rooftop terrace in Boston with a fire feature.
Gambrel Charm
Gambrel Charm
Holliday ArchitectsHolliday Architects
This is an example of a medium sized beach style roof terrace in Philadelphia with a pergola.
Marquez Terrace
Marquez Terrace
BuildAppeal Design & RemodelBuildAppeal Design & Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized beach style roof rooftop terrace in Orange County with no cover.
Railing - Beach Style
Railing - Beach Style
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Photo of a large beach style roof terrace in Miami with no cover.
Lake Michigan Beach House
Lake Michigan Beach House
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
Nathan Kirkman
Coastal roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Pleasant Bay
Pleasant Bay
Nicholaeff Architecture + DesignNicholaeff Architecture + Design
Richard Mandelkorn
Photo of a small coastal roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.
302 Orchid
302 Orchid
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Coastal roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Photo of a large coastal roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Outdoor Spiral StaircaseA
Outdoor Spiral StaircaseA
Paragon StairsParagon Stairs
A spiral staircase fits into the corner of this expansive rooftop deck leaving plenty of living space.
Design ideas for a coastal roof terrace in Miami with an outdoor kitchen.
Craftsman Beach House Gibsons BC
Craftsman Beach House Gibsons BC
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by Walter Powell Architect, Sunshine Coast Home Design, Interior Design by Kelly Deck Design, Photo by Linda Sabiston, First Impression Photography
Beach Ave. Beach Haven, NJ
Beach Ave. Beach Haven, NJ
Michael Pagnotta Architects pcMichael Pagnotta Architects pc
Beach style roof terrace in Newark with no cover.
Modern Oceanside Retreat
Modern Oceanside Retreat
Eleven InteriorsEleven Interiors
Photo of a beach style roof terrace in Boston with no cover.
Ocean View Hermosa Beach Hills
Ocean View Hermosa Beach Hills
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
This is an example of a medium sized coastal roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach
Lanai DoorsLanai Doors
A great alternative to sliding glass doors! Lanai Doors provides folding glass doors that are custom made to your liking. The entire door opens the full length of the wall, expanding the interior and exterior space!
Seashore
Seashore
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Ryan Garvin
Photo of a medium sized nautical roof terrace in Orange County with no cover and a fire feature.
Millenium Bridge River View Terrace
Millenium Bridge River View Terrace
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Designed By Maria Örnberg/GreenlinesDesign Ltd Photograped by : Steve Wooster, Maria Örnberg
This is an example of a large beach style roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Deck Cable Railing System - East Hampton, NY
Deck Cable Railing System - East Hampton, NY
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Beach house with expansive outdoor living spaces and cable railings custom made by Keuka studios for the deck, rooftop deck stairs, and crows nest. Cable Railing - Keuka Studios Ithaca Style made of aluminum and powder coated. www.Keuka-Studios.com Builder - Perello Design Build
Apartamento alquiler vacacional en Blanes
Apartamento alquiler vacacional en Blanes
Quatre Coses, Home StagingQuatre Coses, Home Staging
Sandra Aguilera
Inspiration for a small nautical roof terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Cable Railing
Cable Railing
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical roof wire cable railing terrace in Tampa with no cover.
Beach Observation Deck
Beach Observation Deck
Armistead Design & DraftingArmistead Design & Drafting
Medium sized nautical roof terrace in Orlando with a pergola.

Coastal Roof 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 coastal 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 coastal design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a coastal 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 coastal 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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