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Contemporary Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Sur la dune - Terrasse
Sur la dune - Terrasse
Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - PaysagisteStéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste
©Nicolas Mathéus / Studio Vincent Eschalier C'est dans un paysage de lande, marqué dès l'entrée par la présence de pins, que le visiteur accède sur ce toit-terrasse. Au fil de son avancée, les évocations de cet univers se font de plus en plus nombreuses : graminées de dunes qui balancent au gré du vent, vivaces graphiques aux floraisons dynamiques, résineux structurés... un monde lumineux, léger et serein...
City Rooftops
City Rooftops
ZEN Associates, Inc.ZEN Associates, Inc.
This rooftop oasis high above the city provides the calm and serenity hard to find in the city.
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with a potted garden.
Deco
Deco
Yanina Mazzei FotografíaYanina Mazzei Fotografía
Yanina Mazzei Fotografía Profesional
Medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Barcelona with a potted garden and an awning.
Terrasse Boulogne Billancourt
Terrasse Boulogne Billancourt
Juliette BretonJuliette Breton
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Terrasse plein sud en duplex Paris XXème
Terrasse plein sud en duplex Paris XXème
Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de JardinsJeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins
En plein ciel vue au loin sur le bois de Vincennes.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Le perchoir de Pigalle
Le perchoir de Pigalle
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Le rose intense du Weigelia
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Leeds Roof Terrace Design
Leeds Roof Terrace Design
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
Emma Voit
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in London with a potted garden.
City Penthouse
City Penthouse
Jane Richards InteriorsJane Richards Interiors
David Butler
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Aménagement terrasse Nice
Aménagement terrasse Nice
Floralia jardinsFloralia jardins
Floralia jardins
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Nice with a potted garden and no cover.
Maison triplex
Maison triplex
Julie RosierJulie Rosier
julie rosier architecte
This is an example of a small contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
ANTHRACITE / Un toit terrasse avec vue sur Lyon
ANTHRACITE / Un toit terrasse avec vue sur Lyon
Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieurSkéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur
Skéa - Tiphaine Thomas
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Montpellier with a potted garden and no cover.
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The sliding wall of glass separates the kitchen from the outdoor deck. The doors and screens pocket back to one panel creating an impromptu room 3 seasons of the year with room for hanging plants and an herb garden that runs the length of the square cedar deck. Photo: Elizabeth Lippman
Aménagement Terrasse Paris 13
Aménagement Terrasse Paris 13
Scènes d'extérieurScènes d'extérieur
Suivi des chantiers quelques mois plus tard : Silence, ça pousse !
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Nottinghill Roof Garden
Nottinghill Roof Garden
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof terrace in London with a potted garden and a pergola.
Wapping Penthouse Terrace over looking The Thames River
Wapping Penthouse Terrace over looking The Thames River
GreenlinesDesign LtdGreenlinesDesign Ltd
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in Surrey with a potted garden.
Hackney Scandinavian Inspiration
Hackney Scandinavian Inspiration
Chris SnookChris Snook
Chris Snook
Inspiration for a contemporary roof first floor terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Roof Garden - Custom Planter Boxes, Bench Sectional, a
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Roof Garden - Custom Planter Boxes, Bench Sectional, a
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn rooftop garden features custom-made cedar planter boxes on casters, a cedar L-shaped bench sectional with built-in storage under the seats, an outdoor bar, powder-coated metal planters, and metal chairs from Design Within Reach. Lush perennial plantings include maiden grasses, pink anemones, sedum, lavender, arborvitaes, birch trees, and 'Limelight' hydrangeas. All of the planters contain low-voltage up-lighting fixtures and automated drip irrigation. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Terrasse Boulogne Billancourt
Terrasse Boulogne Billancourt
Juliette BretonJuliette Breton
Large contemporary roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Intimate Conversation Area on Chicago Rooftop
Intimate Conversation Area on Chicago Rooftop
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Sneak away to a private conversation area on a large rooftop in Chicago. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and no cover.
Markisen
Markisen
RiWi WintergärtenRiWi Wintergärten
This is an example of a large contemporary side terrace in Bremen with a potted garden and an awning.

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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