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Contemporary Terrace with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Islington
Islington
Staging-SpaceStaging-Space
Inspiration for a contemporary roof glass railing terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
This is an example of a large contemporary back ground level wood railing terrace in London with no cover.
Outdoor Treasures
Outdoor Treasures
West Village GCWest Village GC
Peter Murdock
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Photo of a contemporary terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Notting Hill, West London
Notting Hill, West London
Adolfo Harrison GardensAdolfo Harrison Gardens
Photo by Andreas von Einsiedel einsiedel.com
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Ipe decks
Ipe decks
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Deck
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Bayer Builders Inc.Bayer Builders Inc.
Unfinished Ipe, naturally weathered after two years. Stainless steel cable with custom Ipe top rail.
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Other with no cover.
Summitridge Drive
Summitridge Drive
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Summitridge Drive Beverly Hills modern mansion with outdoor terraces
Contemporary roof first floor glass railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Baywood Trex Deck
Baywood Trex Deck
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
The Trex Deck was a new build from the footers up. Complete with pressure treated framing, Trex decking, Trex Railings, Trex Fencing and Trex Lattice. And no deck project is complete without lighting: lighted stairs and post caps.
Attico a Bologna
Attico a Bologna
UserUser
Il terrazzo ha un'atmosfera di quiete naturale da cui il caos della città sembra un ricordo remoto. Avvolto da piante multiformi porta all'interno della casa tutta la semplice bellezza e i profumi della natura mediterranea, come un piccolo hortus conclusus domestico, oggi più prezioso che mai.
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This stunning two-story deck is the perfect place to host many guests - all with different locations. The second-story provides an excellent place for grilling and eating. The ground-level space offers a fire feature and covered seating area. Extended by hardscaping beyond the covered ground-level space, there is a fire pit for even further gathering.
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
La Nostra Secrets d’IntérieurLa Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur
Jardin existant avant travaux (démarrage travaux) Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Marseille with no cover.
Spaces that Encourage Community
Spaces that Encourage Community
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Contemporary terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Jardin urbain minimaliste
Jardin urbain minimaliste
Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes ConcepteursAgence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs
Photo of a small contemporary terrace in Marseille with no cover.
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Marseille with no cover.
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Spazio LASpazio LA
The outdoor area features wooden deck floors and accent shower wall, combined with concrete look Bottega Acero tiles from Spazio LA Tile Gallery. The hanging planters with succulents complete the "urban jungle" look.
Henderson Bay House - Deck
Henderson Bay House - Deck
Metzdorf Designs and TCM BuiltMetzdorf Designs and TCM Built
Panorama views from a modern deck featuring a linear fire table, stainless steel cable railing and waterproof pedestal concrete decking.
Photo of a contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and no cover.
Element_House
Element_House
SOLSTICE Planning and ArchitectureSOLSTICE Planning and Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Tampa with a fire feature and no cover.
Outdoor Kitchen with Concrete Countertops
Outdoor Kitchen with Concrete Countertops
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This outdoor kitchen features concrete countertops with Ipe base, grill, sink, refrigerator and kegerator with a double tap.
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
McKinnon Project
McKinnon Project
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
New garden design & installation in McKinnon Melbourne. Architectural wall trellis adds visual interest on an otherwise bare brick wall, and merbau hardwood decking adds to the indoor-outdoor flow of this residential project. Garden design & installation by Boodle Concepts, based in Melbourne and Macedon Ranges, Kyneton.

Contemporary Terrace with No Cover 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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