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Contemporary Grey Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Treetop Retreat
Treetop Retreat
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
The front upper level deck was rebuilt with Ipe wood and stainless steel cable railing, allowing for full enjoyment of the surrounding greenery. Ipe wood vertical siding complements the deck and the unique A-frame shape.
Penthouse Rooftop
Penthouse Rooftop
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
This Lincoln Park penthouse house has a large rooftop for entertaining complete with sectional for TV viewing and full kitchen for dining.
Expansive contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Attici e residenze di pregio
Attici e residenze di pregio
StudiopomeroStudiopomero
Contemporary terrace in Turin.
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Check out one of our latest roof garden designs in Brooklyn! We love wood and metal hybrid pergolas for their slender, contemporary feel. Also, the grey pendant light with its rose-colored interior is to die for! Our redesign of the space included porcelain pavers, a pergola, custom bench seating, artificial turf, composite fencing with built-in lattices, a custom outdoor kitchen, and contemporary fiberglass planters filled with lush plantings. Porcelain pavers come in dozens of different finishes, including this one which resembles grey wood. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
SEU house
SEU house
建築設計事務所バケラッタ建築設計事務所バケラッタ
Inspiration for a contemporary side terrace in Tokyo with a roof extension.
Oswal's residence
Oswal's residence
SPACES ARCHITECTS@kaSPACES ARCHITECTS@ka
Mr. Bharat Aggarwal
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Delhi with a bar area.
Modern Terrasse
Modern Terrasse
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Frankfurt with a water feature and no cover.
Sanchez Street Residence
Sanchez Street Residence
Elevation ArchitectsElevation Architects
View of ipe wood deck, full view of new climbing wall garden. Photo by Jason Wells.
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in San Francisco.
Energy Efficiency Model Home
Energy Efficiency Model Home
Mindful Designs, Inc.Mindful Designs, Inc.
Rooftop deck for entertaining. This deck is designed to resist ice and snow build up in the northern Montana winters by utilizing a heating 'loop' from the home with no extra heating costs. The water from the rooftop deck is also gathered to be used in a landscaping pond for aesthetics and for the children's entertainment.
Deck
Deck
Universal DevelopingUniversal Developing
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
2828 Rooftop Patio
2828 Rooftop Patio
David Henig, ArchitectDavid Henig, Architect
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
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.
Jacon Way
Jacon Way
J. Kurtz DesignJ. Kurtz Design
Amy Bartlam
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
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.
11th Avenue Penthouse
11th Avenue Penthouse
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Donna Dotan
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.
VANGLO HOUSE - 135 EAST 17TH
VANGLO HOUSE - 135 EAST 17TH
Vanglo Sustainable Construction GroupVanglo Sustainable Construction Group
Kitchen and living space opening up to the patio ("reverse layout") allows for maximum use of space and enjoyability. Deck is lined with Cedar and glass railings around.
Bilgola House
Bilgola House
Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty LtdAnnabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd
Tim Mooney
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Sydney with an awning.
712 Fernleaf Ave
712 Fernleaf Ave
Ultra-Mod Home ConceptsUltra-Mod Home Concepts
Photography by Toby Ponnay
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with a bar area.
Reforma casa en Badalona
Reforma casa en Badalona
Clara Lleal INTERIORISTAClara Lleal INTERIORISTA
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Barcelona with feature lighting.
Ar Penthouse_terrace
Ar Penthouse_terrace
Carola Vannini ArchitectureCarola Vannini Architecture
Contemporary metal railing terrace in Rome with a pergola.

Contemporary Grey 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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