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Contemporary Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Rooftop Terrace
Rooftop Terrace
David Andrew InteriorsDavid Andrew Interiors
A beautiful outdoor living space designed on the roof of a home in the city of Chicago. Versatile for relaxing or entertaining, the homeowners can enjoy a breezy evening with friends or soaking up some daytime sun.
Smart Home 2KR
Smart Home 2KR
in_design architekturin_design architektur
Alexandra Lechner
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Frankfurt with a potted garden and no cover.
Woodee
Woodee
UserUser
© Ute Schuckmann
Design ideas for a small contemporary terrace in Other with a potted garden and an awning.
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.
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.
Une maison neuve à RENNES
Une maison neuve à RENNES
Caroline Désert Décoratrice d'IntérieurCaroline Désert Décoratrice d'Intérieur
Photo of a contemporary terrace in Rennes with a potted garden.
City Beach
City Beach
Residential AttitudesResidential Attitudes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Perth with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Greenpoint Secret Garden
Greenpoint Secret Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in New York with a potted garden.
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Check out one of our latest roof garden designs in Brooklyn! We love wood and metal hybrid pergolas for their slender, contemporary feel. Also, the grey pendant light with its rose-colored interior is to die for! Our redesign of the space included porcelain pavers, a pergola, custom bench seating, artificial turf, composite fencing with built-in lattices, a custom outdoor kitchen, and contemporary fiberglass planters filled with lush plantings. Porcelain pavers come in dozens of different finishes, including this one which resembles grey wood. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Terrassenwohnen Elbbahnhof, Magdeburg
Terrassenwohnen Elbbahnhof, Magdeburg
arc architekturconzept GmbHarc architekturconzept GmbH
Foto: Adrian Schulz, Berlin
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Other with a potted garden 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.
Decking
Decking
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
TimberTech Earthwood Deck with a Radiance Rail & DeckLites
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with a potted garden and no cover.
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.
Cenador comedor de terraza
Cenador comedor de terraza
TRES INTERIORESTRES INTERIORES
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back ground level terrace in Madrid with a potted garden and a pergola.
Attico S+T - 150 mq
Attico S+T - 150 mq
HOP! ArchHOP! Arch
L'ampio terrazzo è stato rinnovato e dotato di ampie fioriere in muratura, dotate di impianto elettrico, in cui è stato possibile piantare diverse essenze arboree.
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
Glazing VisionGlazing Vision
Architect Trevor Morris was keen to “reference the music” in the aesthetics of the project build, as well as bring as much natural daylight into the building as possible to create a feeling of openness throughout.
Eaton Square
Eaton Square
Peter Young DesignPeter Young Design
Tony Murray
Photo of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Blue Coat Lane
Blue Coat Lane
Vita Design GroupVita Design Group
Photo of a contemporary terrace in New York with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Smooth transitioning with mafi natural oak
Smooth transitioning with mafi natural oak
Mafi AustraliaMafi Australia
Nicholas Murray Architects
Contemporary back terrace in Melbourne with a potted garden and no cover.
Lakeside Deck
Lakeside Deck
UserUser
Entire penthouse deck was redone. Four large, oblong existing planters were cleaned out and new screening plants, or a mixed planting, were designed and installed. Three large lightweight containers in black were substituted for existing ceramic containers. Two smaller matching lightweight containers were added to create a grouping around an existing sculpture.

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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