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Boston, MA Urban Townhome
Boston, MA Urban Townhome
CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLCCHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC
A collaborative design with Jean Brooks Landscapes, Cambridge, MA
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with a potted garden and no cover.
Brooklyn Heights Roof Deck Garden Design with Hot Tub and Deck
Brooklyn Heights Roof Deck Garden Design with Hot Tub and Deck
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This custom-built roof Brooklyn roof deck design includes ipe deck tiles, an ipe bench with storage under the seats, and wood planter boxes filled with dogwoods, ornamental grasses, boxwoods, hydrangeas, and creeping Jenny. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Melzi D'Eril
Melzi D'Eril
Vittore BuzziVittore Buzzi
Vittore Buzzi
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Milan with a potted garden and no cover.
SVK Interior Design - Russian Hill
SVK Interior Design - Russian Hill
Michele Lee Willson PhotographyMichele Lee Willson Photography
Michele Lee Willson photography
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.
Gramercy Park Penthouse
Gramercy Park Penthouse
Timothy Whealon Inc.Timothy Whealon Inc.
Max Kim-Bee
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Modern Outdoor Hot Tub Deck
Modern Outdoor Hot Tub Deck
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
This example of a contemporary outdoor hot tub wood deck is stained with PPG ProLuxe. The stone, wood, and metal blend together naturally. Complete with a hot tub and concrete slab dining area, this outdoor space will satisfy your rustic and space needs.
ÁTICO
ÁTICO
Loft 47 InteriorismoLoft 47 Interiorismo
Los clientes de este ático confirmaron en nosotros para unir dos viviendas en una reforma integral 100% loft47. Esta vivienda de carácter eclético se divide en dos zonas diferenciadas, la zona living y la zona noche. La zona living, un espacio completamente abierto, se encuentra presidido por una gran isla donde se combinan lacas metalizadas con una elegante encimera en porcelánico negro. La zona noche y la zona living se encuentra conectado por un pasillo con puertas en carpintería metálica. En la zona noche destacan las puertas correderas de suelo a techo, así como el cuidado diseño del baño de la habitación de matrimonio con detalles de grifería empotrada en negro, y mampara en cristal fumé. Ambas zonas quedan enmarcadas por dos grandes terrazas, donde la familia podrá disfrutar de esta nueva casa diseñada completamente a sus necesidades
Cumberland - John Maniscalco Architecture
Cumberland - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.
Dachterrasse Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth
Dachterrasse Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth
strauchwerk landschaftsarchitektenstrauchwerk landschaftsarchitekten
strauchwerk
Inspiration for a large contemporary terrace in Dusseldorf with a potted garden and no cover.
Terrasse Caudéran
Terrasse Caudéran
T.O l'Atelier des JardinsT.O l'Atelier des Jardins
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Bordeaux with a potted garden and no cover.
Le perchoir de Pigalle
Le perchoir de Pigalle
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Ouverture visuelle sur l'horizon parisien
Photo of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
W17th St - Roof Deck
W17th St - Roof Deck
New York Roofscapes, Inc.New York Roofscapes, Inc.
www.nyroofscapes.com
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
New York
New York
Gogoleyed LLCGogoleyed LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
11th & T St.
11th & T St.
Ditto ResidentialDitto Residential
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in DC Metro with a potted garden and no cover.
UN ATTICO IN STILE LOFT IN MILANO
UN ATTICO IN STILE LOFT IN MILANO
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Foto di Simone Marulli
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary roof terrace in Milan with a potted garden and an awning.
Minimalist contemporary City terrace
Minimalist contemporary City terrace
Soul Living LtdSoul Living Ltd
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and an awning.
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with no cover and a potted garden.
Maison Suresnes
Maison Suresnes
Design 2LDesign 2L
Stefan Meyer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Kalimtzis Residence
Kalimtzis Residence
MasterPLAN Outdoor LivingMasterPLAN Outdoor Living
We designed an expansive elevated living space using a warm Brazilian Cumaru hardwood. In order to tie in with the beautiful stone in the front of the house, we added a hand chiseled stone raised planter, complete with palm trees for an added “vacation” touch. The space was brought together with a black fine textured aluminum rail.
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
A private roof deck connects to the open living space, and provides spectacular rooftop views of Boston. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

Contemporary Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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