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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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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
02-27- Loft Lorraine
02-27- Loft Lorraine
Studio d'Architecture Nadege ChoffelStudio d'Architecture Nadege Choffel
Photo of a medium sized contemporary terrace in Nancy with a potted garden.
Deck Build | Trex Deck in Branchburg
Deck Build | Trex Deck in Branchburg
Griggstown Construction Co.Griggstown Construction Co.
Introducing our thoughtful deck design paired with a custom disability ramp. Ensuring accessibility without sacrificing style, our deck merges functionality with aesthetics. The ramp, meticulously crafted to be ADA-compliant, guarantees ease of access while seamlessly integrating into the deck's overall design, providing both safety and elegance.
South Philly Roof Deck Kitchen
South Philly Roof Deck Kitchen
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Allen & Mimi Martinson Projects
Allen & Mimi Martinson Projects
Martinson's Garden WorksMartinson's Garden Works
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Jackson with no cover.
Beverly
Beverly
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photos by Langdon Clay
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a water feature and no cover.
Personal Sky Garden
Personal Sky Garden
Scenario ArchitectureScenario Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Small contemporary back terrace in Toulouse with a potted garden and a pergola.
Cable Railing Madison WI
Cable Railing Madison WI
Quigley DecksQuigley Decks
Quigley Decks. Deck in lakeshore suburb north of Milwaukee Quigley Decks is a Madison, WI-based home improvement contractor specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and carpentry projects that make the outside of your home a more pleasing place to relax. We are pleased to service much of greater Wisconsin including Cottage Grove, De Forest, Fitchburg, Janesville, Lake Mills, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, the Dells area and more. We believe in solid workmanship and take great care in hand-selecting quality materials including Western Red Cedar, Ipe hardwoods and Trex, TimberTech and AZEK composites from select, southern Wisconsin vendors. Our goals are building quality and customer satisfaction. We ensure that no matter what the size of the job, it will be done right the first time and built to last.
Venice project
Venice project
Paradise Design StudioParadise Design Studio
www.paradisedesignstudio.com This small space in between house and garage was all concrete with cracks. We built this small deck and used linear planting. This gives the space a green feel without taking up too much room. The bamboo we used was Called Golden goddess. I always use clumping bamboos in the ground. Bamboos that run should be used in large spaces or containers. the purple plant is black Alocasia, and the green pompom plant is giant papyrus. The red wood deck is finished in cherry with a glossy coat on top.
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.
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.
Low Maintenance Deck Upgrade
Low Maintenance Deck Upgrade
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back ground level metal railing terrace in New York with no cover.
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.
James St, New Farm
James St, New Farm
TONIC DesignTONIC Design
Damien Bredberg
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension.
Outdoor Deck Living space
Outdoor Deck Living space
J.T. DesignJ.T. Design
After pictures of outdoor kitchen & covered deck Picture by: Trevor Bean of Plateau Remodel
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Sun-Blessed House
Sun-Blessed House
Positive Footprints Pty LtdPositive Footprints Pty Ltd
Diane Snape
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Melbourne with a roof extension.
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.
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.

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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