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Contemporary Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Sonnenschirme
Jocham WohncocktailJocham Wohncocktail
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Munich with a potted garden.
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The stair from the deck leads to the yard. Steel wire adds function and openness to the space while greenery softens and enlivens the outdoor deck and yard. A tenant apartment has easy access to the yard.. Photo: Michel Arnaud
Rooftop a Shoreditch
Rooftop a Shoreditch
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Large contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Landscape >> 3rd St - Santa Monica
Landscape >> 3rd St - Santa Monica
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTOCHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
Casa a Milano - il terrazzo
Casa a Milano - il terrazzo
Architetto Laura CavalliArchitetto Laura Cavalli
Arch. Laura Cavalli
This is an example of a large contemporary terrace in Milan with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Gladesville Courtyard House
Gladesville Courtyard House
Vanessa Wegner ArchitectVanessa Wegner Architect
Katherine Lu
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
skin-box house - award wining design.
skin-box house - award wining design.
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
a stylish roof deck looks across the rooftops of Windsor towards the city with funky furniture and the warmth provided by the timber-clad deep-reveal canopy over. image by superk.photo
Outdoor Movie Theatre
Outdoor Movie Theatre
Landscape CollaborativeLandscape Collaborative
Design by: Bruner/Cott & Associates Photo by: Rosemary Fletcher Photography
Large contemporary roof terrace in Boston with no cover and a potted garden.
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
2020 - Comfortable seating and garden lighting makes the days stretch into the night. Retractable pergola give much-need overhead shade during the dog days of summer
Pergola and Deck with a bridge
Pergola and Deck with a bridge
TnT Builders IncTnT Builders Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Portland with a potted garden and a pergola.
Begrünte Penthouse Dachterrasse mit grauem Premium WPC Terrassenbelag
Begrünte Penthouse Dachterrasse mit grauem Premium WPC Terrassenbelag
MYDECK GmbHMYDECK GmbH
Dachterrasse mit mehreren Ebenen und Sitznischen. Als Terrassenbelag wurden die bildschönen, wetterfesten und splitterfreien Premium WPC Massivdielen von MYDECK gewählt. Die in Deutschland hergestellten Dielen aus nachhaltigem europäischem Holz und recycelbarem Polyethylen sind splitterfrei und wetterfest. Das Design und die Qualität erhielten bereits mehrere Awards. Die Hochbeete sind aus lackiertem Stahl und je nach Höhe für Kräuter, Blumen, Buschpflanzen oder sogar Bäume wie der Apfelbaum auf dem Bild, geeignet. Das Geländer der Terrasse ist aus Glas, um freien Blick für den wunderschönen Ausblick der Dachterrasse zu lassen.
New York
New York
Gogoleyed LLCGogoleyed LLC
Large contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Haus MF
Haus MF
Lioba Schneider | ArchitekturfotografieLioba Schneider | Architekturfotografie
Fotos: Lioba Schneider Architekturfotografie I Architekt: falke architekten köln
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Cologne with a potted garden and no cover.
FORT GREENE ROOF GARDEN
FORT GREENE ROOF GARDEN
BROOK LANDSCAPEBROOK LANDSCAPE
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden.
Terrasse Mozart
Terrasse Mozart
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les deux pergolas sont traitées en bois et en métal de sorte à distinguer les espaces
Photo of a large contemporary side metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Appartamento Circonvallazione Gianicolense 70 mq
Appartamento Circonvallazione Gianicolense 70 mq
02A Studio | Architettura & Design02A Studio | Architettura & Design
Terrazzo con vista su Roma.
Photo of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Rome with a potted garden.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
Salon d'extérieur
Salon d'extérieur
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Lake Quivira Contemporary Refresh
Lake Quivira Contemporary Refresh
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
A key focus of the project was to promote a better physical and visual connection to the lake from both inside and outside of the home.
Contemporary terrace in Kansas City 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
This is an example of a large contemporary roof 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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