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Contemporary Terrace with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Small Chicago garage rooftop
Small Chicago garage rooftop
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This Small Chicago Garage rooftop is a typical size for the city, but the new digs on this garage are like no other. With custom Molded planters by CGD, Aog grill, FireMagic fridge and accessories, Imported Porcelain tiles, IPE plank decking, Custom Steel Pergola with the look of umbrellas suspended in mid air. and now this space and has been transformed from drab to FAB!
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The deck steps, with built in recessed lighting, span the entire width of the Trex deck and were designed to define the different outdoor rooms and to provide additional seating options when entertaining. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking.
Healdsburg Transformation
Healdsburg Transformation
Amy A. Alper, ArchitectAmy A. Alper, Architect
ErIc Rorer
Contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and a pergola.
St.Margarets Garden
St.Margarets Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in London with a fire feature and no cover.
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Tre Dunham
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Austin with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Deck over the Desert
Deck over the Desert
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
Balfour Walker Photography
Contemporary terrace in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Backyard Deck Design
Medium sized contemporary back ground level glass railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Deck Addition
Deck Addition
SM Architecture StudioSM Architecture Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in New York with a fire feature.
Bird's Nest Modern Living
Bird's Nest Modern Living
VanillawoodVanillawood
On the ground level we installed another indoor/outdoor space with built in TV, custom fire pit and therapeutic swim spa. The addition of a custom cement bar area with refrigerator and blackened steel custom shelving is accessed seamlessly from the family room via a fold-away open corner door system that stacks inside the walls.
Contemporary Terrace
Contemporary Terrace
Large contemporary back terrace in Hampshire with a fire feature.
Pah Road, Waiheke
Pah Road, Waiheke
Janice Kumar WardJanice Kumar Ward
Contemporary terrace in Auckland with a fire feature and a pergola.
Mendota Design Gallery
Mendota Design Gallery
Mendota HearthMendota Hearth
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Cedar Rapids with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Midcentury Modern Outdoor Spaces
Midcentury Modern Outdoor Spaces
exactly.exactly.
CJ South
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Detroit with a fire feature and a pergola.
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Austin with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Hollywood Residence
Hollywood Residence
Kurt Jordan PhotographyKurt Jordan Photography
Kurt Jordan Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Austin with a fire feature.
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Land Studio CLand Studio C
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Resort Contemporary
Resort Contemporary
Alm ArchitectsAlm Architects
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Denver with a fire feature and no cover.
Olin Avenue | Portland
Olin Avenue | Portland
Rendering SpaceRendering Space
www.RenderingSpace.com Rendering Space provides high-end Real Estate and Property Marketing in the Pacific Northwest. We combine art with technology to provide the most visually engaging marketing available. Homes by Brent Keys homesbybrentkeys.com
Trellis & Deck Area - Southwest View
Trellis & Deck Area - Southwest View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Photo of a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Hertfordshire with a fire feature.

Contemporary Terrace with a Fire Feature 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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