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Contemporary Red Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Amersham Entertaining Garden
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
Under a fully automated bio-climatic pergola, a dining area and outdoor kitchen have been created on a raised composite deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with SubZero Wolf appliances, outdoor pizza oven, warming drawer, barbecue and sink, with a granite worktop. Heaters and screens help to keep the party going into the evening, as well as lights incorporated into the pergola, whose slats can open and close electronically. A decorative screen creates an enhanced backdrop and ties into the pattern on the 'decorative rug' around the firebowl.
Amies
Amies
Pablo Salgueiro Architectural PhotographerPablo Salgueiro Architectural Photographer
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Other with fencing.
Highbury Entertaining Oasis
Highbury Entertaining Oasis
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in London with fencing.
Balmain Terrace House
Balmain Terrace House
Annie Bowen DesignAnnie Bowen Design
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Sydney with a bbq area.
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Interior design: Starrett Hoyt Double-sided fireplace: Majestic "Marquis" Pavers: TileTech Porce-pave in gray-stone Planters and benches: custom
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a fireplace and no cover.
Chicago Rooftop
Chicago Rooftop
TimberTechTimberTech
Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and an awning.
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper East Side features an ipe pergola and fencing that provides both shade and privacy to a seating area. Plantings include spiral junipers and boxwoods in terra cotta and Corten steel planters. Wisteria vines grow up custom-built lattices. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Photo of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden.
San Francisco Remodel
San Francisco Remodel
Plath & CompanyPlath & Company
John Bedell
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with no cover and a bbq area.
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.
Outdoor Living - Symmes
Outdoor Living - Symmes
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Lower Deck with built-in sand box Photography by Ross Van Pelt
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Cincinnati.
De Haro House
De Haro House
Levy Art + ArchitectureLevy Art + Architecture
Cesar Rubio
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Superior Terrace
Superior Terrace
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
The large, irrigated containers and well-selected plant materials thrive on the sunny roof deck. Photo courtesy Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
Potrero Hill Backyard
Potrero Hill Backyard
Paul English LandscapingPaul English Landscaping
To make the most of this small hillside yard, it was leveled out by excavating one side and building up the other. The LED lighting adds hours of enjoyment. photo by Kingmond Young lights provided by FX Luminaire and Urban Farmer store
Roofdeck Patio Madison Park Penthouse
Roofdeck Patio Madison Park Penthouse
Faith SheridanFaith Sheridan
Roger Turk
Photo of a contemporary terrace in Seattle.
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges
Custom Design - Outdoor Living - The Ridges
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Las Vegas with a roof extension.
La Jolla - California
La Jolla - California
Nutopia, Inc.Nutopia, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Diego with a fire feature and no cover.
Ruess St
Ruess St
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
Contemporary terrace in Sydney with feature lighting.
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.

Contemporary Red 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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