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Contemporary Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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MILAN
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Photo : Romain Ricard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side ground level metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Foto d'interni attico Vigonza (PD)
Foto d'interni attico Vigonza (PD)
Valentina Bozzato Interior Design & PhotographyValentina Bozzato Interior Design & Photography
Ph. Valentina Bozzato
Contemporary terrace in Other with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Viareggio, 2016
Viareggio, 2016
Piergiorgio CorradinPiergiorgio Corradin
piergiorgio corradin fotografo
This is an example of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Florence with a potted garden and an awning.
New York
New York
Gogoleyed LLCGogoleyed LLC
Large contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Extension de la chambre
Extension de la chambre
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Photo of a small contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Plage en toiture
Plage en toiture
Jean-Jacques DERBOUX PaysagisteJean-Jacques DERBOUX Paysagiste
JJ Derboux
Large contemporary roof terrace in Montpellier with a potted garden.
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Row house
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Row house
Bonaventura ArchitectBonaventura Architect
Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas
Howe Street Remodel
Howe Street Remodel
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Sozinho Imagery
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
View to Boston
View to Boston
Christopher Barry | ArchitectChristopher Barry | Architect
roof deck over penthouse
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop wire cable railing terrace in Boston with a potted garden and no cover.
WOHNUNG S4 - Dachterrasse
WOHNUNG S4 - Dachterrasse
EBEN ARCHITEKTUREBEN ARCHITEKTUR
Contemporary roof terrace in Frankfurt with a potted garden.
Ti Va C'henderv / La terrasse
Ti Va C'henderv / La terrasse
Fanny Perrot, Etienne Magueres, Pierre LFanny Perrot, Etienne Magueres, Pierre L
François Dantart
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Nantes with no cover and a potted garden.
Upper West Side Terrace
Upper West Side Terrace
UserUser
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard terrace in New York with a potted garden.
Midtown East, NYC Roof Garden Composite Deck, Fiberglass Pergola, White Planters
Midtown East, NYC Roof Garden Composite Deck, Fiberglass Pergola, White Planters
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This co-op roof deck for a large apartment building in Midtown East, Manhattan is made for large groups of people to enjoy at one time. It features composite wood decking and fencing, as well as white concrete pavers on pedestals. White fiberglass planters are contemporary looking and provide a nice bit of contrast to the brown deck and fence materials. A white fiberglass pergola is lightweight and easy to maintain. Sling furnishings don't require cushions, which makes them a very low-maintenance choice for a communal space. The plantings include hardy hornbeam trees, coralbark maples, crape myrtles, maiden grasses, Knockout roses, boxwoods, hydrangeas, bamboo, and arborvitaes. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Park Avenue & E66th
Park Avenue & E66th
Fowlkes StudioFowlkes Studio
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in New York 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.
Rooftop Oasis in River North
Rooftop Oasis in River North
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
This roof deck is an extension of a 1,100 square foot condominium in the trendy River North neighborhood. Christy Webber Landscapes assisted with construction of this green roof which includes a fire pit, water feature, custom stone planters, and an arbor to provide shade. Plantings include perennials that can stand up to the sun and heat. This roof deck was featured on HGTV.
S. 5th Street
S. 5th Street
Dillar Schwartz, MCNE, RealtorDillar Schwartz, MCNE, Realtor
twisttours.com
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Austin with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Charlotte Street, London
Charlotte Street, London
Europlanters LtdEuroplanters Ltd
80 Charlotte Street is a major mixed-use development in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia redeveloped by Overbury Plc. This regenerated building occupies an urban block with the adjacent Asta House, delivering over 320,000ft₂ of workspace, 55 new apartments, a café, a restaurant and the new Poets Park on Chitty Street. 
 The main block was originally built in the 1960’s as the Post Office headquarters with the new building now three floors higher than the original. This takes the building from 7 to 10 storeys high and now links the floors to make one building, now 90m square. The architecture imaginatively combines the existing fabric of the building with new-build elements and is characterised by the various facade treatments and terraces. The new levels are set back to reduce the size, providing the terraces with unrivalled views over Fitzrovia, the nearby BT Tower, and out towards the City and the river. Europlanters worked closely with MA design and Barton Willmore Landscape Architects to design and build more than 300 large planters, which created the planting beds and 45m of seating for the new terraces. 
 The intregrated benches were precisely cut to curve at the corners and were made from sapele timber.
 The GRP planters and benches were finished to compliment the building exterior and the timber decking. Each of the planting beds were then superbly planted up by Oasis Plants. The ground floor has been designed to act as more than a commercial reception, offering space for tenants to use for events and social activities. 
 An island café-bar caters for both tenants and the public, while tenants and guests can also take a dedicated lift to the roof terrace, where a second bar benefits from stunning views across North London and the City.
Terrazzo vista mare con fioriere nere: semplicità ed eleganza
Terrazzo vista mare con fioriere nere: semplicità ed eleganza
Basketliving Outdoor d'eccellenzaBasketliving Outdoor d'eccellenza
Un terrazzo contemporaneo interpretato con fioriere di Bloss di colore nero, molto eleganti che contrastano con il vetro. La selezione delle piante mediterranee con un bell'ulivo nell'angolo, hanno completato l'allestimento!
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Private balcony Hudson Yards utilizing ipe planters, ipe benches, ipe decking, and ipe pergola.
Design ideas for a small contemporary terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.

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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