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Contemporary Terrace with No Cover Ideas and Designs

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Motorized Rooftop Canopy, Toronto
Motorized Rooftop Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Toronto with a fire feature and no cover.
Trex Curved deck Richboro
Trex Curved deck Richboro
Miles Deck ConstructionMiles Deck Construction
Curved front Trex deck. Trex Transcends Spiced Rum decking with Trex Transcends Vintage Lantern double picture frame border. Trex Transcends railing in Vintage Lantern with black aluminum balusters. Trex LED Decklites.
Wolfe Deck
Wolfe Deck
RMI RemodelingRMI Remodeling
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Beachside
Beachside
Scot Eckley, Inc.Scot Eckley, Inc.
John Granen
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
Cambria Deck
Cambria Deck
Estero Builders, Inc.Estero Builders, Inc.
Sandprints Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature and no cover.
Ipe hillside decks
Ipe hillside decks
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Deck
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
My Houzz: Modern Dundas West Townhouse Renovation
My Houzz: Modern Dundas West Townhouse Renovation
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Toronto with no cover.
TRIBECA LOFT
TRIBECA LOFT
gradegrade
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Tranby Garden
Tranby Garden
PLANT Architect Inc.PLANT Architect Inc.
Photo by Chris Pommer
Photo of a contemporary side terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Boise Residence
Boise Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Raised dining deck with driveway beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
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.
Green Fin House
Green Fin House
RKD Architects, IncRKD Architects, Inc
Back porch with curved, outward leaning window walls framing the space. Photo: Jill Greer
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Cedar Deck with cable railing
Cedar Deck with cable railing
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
Photos by Greg Schmidt. Deck design: Ian McLellan, Associate AIA.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Dallas with no cover.
Two-Story Custom Deck with Fire Pit
Two-Story Custom Deck with Fire Pit
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
The goal for this custom two-story deck was to provide multiple spaces for hosting. The second story provides a great space for grilling and eating. The ground-level space has two separate seating areas - one covered and one surrounding a fire pit without covering.
Deck Project: Kentfield
Deck Project: Kentfield
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
Astonishingly beautiful setting and deck for the best in outdoor living.
Design ideas for a contemporary first floor glass railing terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Rozelle functional garden
Rozelle functional garden
Think Outside GardensThink Outside Gardens
This inner-city garden was designed to meet the needs of a young family who like to entertain but still required solutions for storage and off street parking. Key to the design was connecting the two different areas of the lower courtyard with the upper carstand area. A solution was obtained through constructing an intermediate landing with built in seating and a new gas BBQ. An open style steel balustrade allows for safety between the two areas and visually takes full advantage of the depth of the property. All-weather protection provided by retractable awnings to both upper and lower areas ensures year round enjoyment. Sliding doors in the garage help the generous storage recede into the design. Spotted gum hardwood timber decking extends the internal areas outside and the wrap around steps further connect the spaces by providing an inviting entry to the BBQ area. A large floating timber bench seat is both practical and breaks up the large retaining wall to the upper carport. A grey and white colour palette provides a sophisticated look whilst highlighting punctuations of playful colour and contemporary styling to link the children’s play areas with the home.
Einfamilienhaus in NRW
Einfamilienhaus in NRW
FALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGNFALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGN
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Dortmund with a fireplace and no cover.
A Chic Denver Pool
A Chic Denver Pool
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The large custom stainless steel outdoor bbq island perfect for cooking for a casual week day dinner or a weekend celebration.
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Denver with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
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.

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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