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Contemporary White Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Composite Deck, Screened Porch, Underdeck Drainage and Patio
Composite Deck, Screened Porch, Underdeck Drainage and Patio
Deckscapes of VA, LLCDeckscapes of VA, LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in DC Metro.
Casa Lupacchini
Casa Lupacchini
Studio DaidōStudio Daidō
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Rome.
18th Ave City Homes
18th Ave City Homes
MB Architecture + InteriorsMB Architecture + Interiors
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Bold Home Transformation
Bold Home Transformation
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
This home was redesigned to reflect the homeowners' personalities through intentional and bold design choices, resulting in a visually appealing and powerfully expressive environment. The home's outdoor space offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. Relax on plush seating while embracing nature's beauty, or gather around the charming dining area for delightful meals under open skies. ---Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-bold-home-transformation
Terraza
Terraza
GAP interiorismoGAP interiorismo
Terraza exterior
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Other with no cover.
Rooftop Party Garden
Rooftop Party Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
North London Townhouse
North London Townhouse
Elayne Barre PhotographyElayne Barre Photography
Elayne Barre
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in London.
Ash Residence
Ash Residence
VictorEric Design+BuildVictorEric Design+Build
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature and no cover.
Lincoln Park Residence
Lincoln Park Residence
Bigane Construction CompanyBigane Construction Company
Mike Schwartz
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
John Lewis Salsa Outdoor Furniture
John Lewis Salsa Outdoor Furniture
John Lewis & PartnersJohn Lewis & Partners
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in London.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Sydney with no cover.
Villaroel Apartment
Villaroel Apartment
Raúl Sánchez ArchitectsRaúl Sánchez Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Barcelona.
Marylebone Penthouse
Marylebone Penthouse
L Works LtdL Works Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a bar area.
Maison de Vacance
Maison de Vacance
Susanna CotsSusanna Cots
Fotos de Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a potted garden and no cover.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne, Florida
PACHECO-MARTINEZ & ASSOCIATES LLC.PACHECO-MARTINEZ & ASSOCIATES LLC.
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Miami with a potted garden.
DK House
DK House
Design Partners International - DPI GroupDesign Partners International - DPI Group
Savoy - Ulus
Photo of a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Other with no cover.
Soho Loft
Soho Loft
Magdalena Keck Interior DesignMagdalena Keck Interior Design
Photography: Chuck Choi
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.
Modern Home Overlooking Cape Cod Bay - North Truro, MA
Modern Home Overlooking Cape Cod Bay - North Truro, MA
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
Photographed by Dan Cutrona
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.
Relax Urbano
Relax Urbano
Cannillo & Riso ArchitettiCannillo & Riso Architetti
Contemporary terrace in Bari.
Hudson Street Townhouse
Hudson Street Townhouse
Andrew Franz Architect PLLCAndrew Franz Architect PLLC
© Albert Vecerka/Esto
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.

Contemporary White Terrace 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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