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Contemporary Terrace with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Miramar
Miramar
Sue Vaughton Photography & DesignSue Vaughton Photography & Design
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Devon with feature lighting.
Lewisham
Lewisham
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Small Project Big Impact award!
Photo of a contemporary courtyard terrace in London with feature lighting.
Rooftop Oasis
Rooftop Oasis
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Modern mahogany deck. On the rooftop, a perimeter trellis frames the sky and distant view, neatly defining an open living space while maintaining intimacy. A modern steel stair with mahogany threads leads to the headhouse. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Oakland Contemporary Outdoor Space
Oakland Contemporary Outdoor Space
Form + FieldForm + Field
Photo of a contemporary terrace in San Francisco with no cover and feature lighting.
Brooklyn Terrace
Brooklyn Terrace
Magdalena Keck Interior DesignMagdalena Keck Interior Design
Photography: Jeff Cate
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with feature lighting.
Marrickville Home
Marrickville Home
Dovetail Design GroupDovetail Design Group
Contemporary terrace in Sydney with feature lighting.
Mandvi House
Mandvi House
SPASMSPASM
Photo of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Mumbai with feature lighting.
Carmel Residence
Carmel Residence
Dirk Denison ArchitectsDirk Denison Architects
Photography: David Matheson
Photo of a contemporary terrace in Chicago with feature lighting.
Camden Roof Terrace
Camden Roof Terrace
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in London with feature lighting.
Ático DT
Ático DT
FFWD ArquitectesFFWD Arquitectes
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Barcelona with a pergola and feature lighting.
Greenlake Outdoor Living Room
Greenlake Outdoor Living Room
Britton Shepard LandscapesBritton Shepard Landscapes
Modern landscape with an all-seasons outdoor living room. Featuring custom carpentry, gas fireplace, moss plantings, hardwood patio and hand finished concrete.
Reforma casa en Badalona
Reforma casa en Badalona
Clara Lleal INTERIORISTAClara Lleal INTERIORISTA
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Barcelona with feature lighting.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Photo of a contemporary terrace in Perth with feature lighting.
Slater Architects
Slater Architects
Slater ArchitectsSlater Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Sydney with feature lighting and all types of cover.
Essex Loft
Essex Loft
Ampersand ArchitectureAmpersand Architecture
Elizabeth Felicella
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a living wall, feature lighting and no cover.
san anselmo whole house remodel
san anselmo whole house remodel
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
photo by scott hargis
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with no cover and feature lighting.
Privatterrasse in Bad Homburg - Terrassendielen
Privatterrasse in Bad Homburg - Terrassendielen
CedralCedral
Gemütlichen Sommerabenden steht nichts mehr im Wege.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with no cover and feature lighting.
APL 2021 - 2 x Gold Award Project
APL 2021 - 2 x Gold Award Project
Gardenscapes Design & Build LtdGardenscapes Design & Build Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Surrey with feature lighting.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in New York with a pergola and feature lighting.
Deck addition
Deck addition
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Photo by Robin Stancliff Photography. Twilight setting on deck, looking toward the mountains.
Contemporary terrace in Phoenix with a pergola, a bar area and feature lighting.

Contemporary Terrace with Feature Lighting 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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