Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été

Travaux sur le toit terrasse d'un immeuble parisien : - aménagement et habillage des mur - pose de cumaru au sol avec éclairage d'ambiance au sol - fabrication d'une cabane de rangement avec potager et petit coin cuisine pour les apéritifs dossier

2020 Barrington Trex Deck

Daydream Construction, Inc.

Trex Transcend Black Railings with handrail, Trex Pebble Grey Treads, White Risers and White composite Border - Barrington NH
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back first floor mixed railing terrace in Boston.

South Philly Roof Deck Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.

Trex Select Pebble Grey deck with Westbury White Aluminum rail in Excelsior MN

Coty Construction

This customer chose Trex Select decking in Pebble Grey with a white Westbury rail. They finished off the railing with a Pebble Grey top so their guests can enjoy setting their drink on the railing. They will have many years with friends and family on this great looking low maintenance deck.

Sophisticated Style in Urban Oasis

Curtain Couture

Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with no cover.

Lantana 29

User

On Display Photography
Photo of a large contemporary side terrace in Melbourne with no cover.

Rowe House

Peter Cohan Architect

Peter Cohan
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a water feature and a roof extension.

Floating Decks

Headings Brothers, Inc

This deck was build above a rubber roof. The framing is only attached to the house so not to put any holes in the roof. Therefore we call it a floating deck. The deck floor panels are removable.

HOUSE VINEYARD

ESTUDIO NÔMADA

Eugeni Pons
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Other with a pergola.

W17th St - Roof Deck

New York Roofscapes, Inc.

www.nyroofscapes.com
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.

Deck with louvered roof, fire feature, and inset hot tub - Dardenne Prairie, MO

Aesthetic Design & Build Llc

This project in Dardenne Prairie, MO incorporates features designed to provide comfort in an outdoor setting. The deck is made with maintenance free Timbertech Pacific Walnut material with Westbury aluminum railing. The louvered roof can be opened to allow almost full sunlight, or closed to shade you from the heat, while also providing almost complete rain protection. The rectangular fire feature provides warmth and beauty, and the inset hot tub appears as a design element, rather than an afterthought.

Un écrin pour oeuvres d'art

Agence Faure

www.philippecharlot.com
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary terrace in Dijon.

Wraparound steps

Stump's Decks and Porches

Extended step width creates an inviting feel. This view of the deck illustrates the "two room" feel that a two tier deck creates.
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.

Blue Cantilevered Umbrella Modern Small Yard

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in Orange County.

North Ranch IPE deck

Beyond Decks, Inc.

IPE planters
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden.

leng

Sage and Stone LLC

This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.

Stealth

Site Lines Architecture Inc.

breakfast courtyard
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Vancouver with no cover.

Contemporary Pool & Patio

Boyce Design + Build

Overlooking the pool is a stylish and comfortable Trex Transcends deck that is the perfect spot for poolside entertaining and outdoor dining. The black horizontal metal railing, extra-large cedar deck steps and deck skirting add the finishing touches to this relaxing and inviting Atlanta backyard retreat.

Backyard Covered Kitchen

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Medium sized contemporary back ground level terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

RE-ROOFING WITH THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS

Monier Roofing

Some renovations don’t need a whole new roof – it can often be just a case of freshening up an existing roof with a modern colour scheme. This is particularly relevant when talking about tiled roofs – concrete or terracotta – because they last for decades. The only thing that might change over time is favoured colour schemes. Enter renovating experts, the Three Birds Renovations, who have just completed their ninth house renovation – a super-fast, super-stylish renovation project.

Affordable Contemporary 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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