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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Retractable Shade Structure
Retractable Shade Structure
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an awning.
Drummoyne House
Drummoyne House
Vanessa Wegner ArchitectVanessa Wegner Architect
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Sydney.
Backyard Covered Kitchen
Backyard Covered Kitchen
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back ground level terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Melba
Melba
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
This project features a merbau deck, stairs & handrail with stainless steel wire infill. The pergola has been pitched off the external frame of the house using a Colorbond roof. The ceiling has been sheeted in Aquacheck gyprock with LED downlights.
Outdoor Kitchen East Cobb with Green Egg
Outdoor Kitchen East Cobb with Green Egg
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Beautiful outdoor kitchen with Custom Granite Surround Big Green Egg, Granite Countertops, Bamboo Accents, Cedar Decking, Kitchen Aid Grill and Cedar Pergola Overhang by East Cobb Contractor, Atlanta Curb Appeal
New EZ Breeze Screen Porch & TREX decking
New EZ Breeze Screen Porch & TREX decking
Outdoor DesignersOutdoor Designers
Exterior view from pool
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Maison CS2
Maison CS2
Atelier d'Architecture BaobabAtelier d'Architecture Baobab
Roberto GIOSTRA
Photo of a large contemporary side terrace in Bordeaux with no cover.
Whole House Remodel: Waunona Way
Whole House Remodel: Waunona Way
Property Revival, LLCProperty Revival, LLC
Property Revival, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Railings
Railings
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back private terrace in Calgary.
Rooftop a Shoreditch
Rooftop a Shoreditch
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Large contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Casa a Milano - il terrazzo
Casa a Milano - il terrazzo
Architetto Laura CavalliArchitetto Laura Cavalli
Arch. Laura Cavalli
This is an example of a large contemporary terrace in Milan with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.
Multi Level Decks
Multi Level Decks
Jaksa BuildersJaksa Builders
This cedar deck was a replacement for an older traditional deck with railings. We wanted to give the owner an open picture of the landscape with multiple access points and no railings to obscure that view.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Wohnhaus, München Laim
Wohnhaus, München Laim
Löffler Weber | ArchitektenLöffler Weber | Architekten
Fotograf: Johannes Seyerlein, München
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Munich with no cover.
Azek/ Spiral
Azek/ Spiral
Infinite DecksInfinite Decks
Mark King
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with no cover.
8th St
8th St
C. L. Fry CreativeC. L. Fry Creative
C. L. Fry Photo
Photo of a small contemporary roof terrace in Austin.
Hausgarten in Gerlingen
Hausgarten in Gerlingen
Blöchle und Schwaller GbRBlöchle und Schwaller GbR
Dort, wo jetzt der Sichtschutzzaun aus Holz steht, war früher ein halbhoher Maschendrahtzaun, der den direkten Blick auf die Straße öffnete. Der Zaun schafft nun eine Abgrenzung. Die Straße wird ausgeblendet und der Sitzplatz erhält eine neue Privatheit.

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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