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Contemporary White Terrace Ideas and Designs

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4-Season Roof Garden
4-Season Roof Garden
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a bar area.
Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
Contemporary roof terrace, Marylebone, London
Hampstead Garden DesignHampstead Garden Design
Sarah Oxby @ hampsteadgardendesign.com
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with fencing.
East Hampton, NY
East Hampton, NY
Eisner Design LLCEisner Design LLC
Pergola
Photo of a contemporary terrace in New York with fencing.
2021 Gold Award, Small Size Design - Outdoor Establishments
2021 Gold Award, Small Size Design - Outdoor Establishments
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)LDI (Landscape Design Institute)
Contemporary terrace in Sydney with a bbq area.
Timbertech deck
Timbertech deck
KGR DesignKGR Design
A clean & simple deck to extend existing patio @ same level. Utilized cortex plugs for a clean finish on top.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back ground level metal railing terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Sutton
Sutton
yael margalityael margalit
This is an example of a contemporary terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper East Side features an ipe pergola and fencing that provides both shade and privacy to a seating area. Plantings include spiral junipers and boxwoods in terra cotta and Corten steel planters. Wisteria vines grow up custom-built lattices. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
Photo of a contemporary terrace in San Diego.
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Moving through the kitchenette to the back seating area of the rooftop, a classic lodge-style hot tub is a pleasant surprise. Enclosed around the back three sides, the patio gains some privacy thanks to faux hedge fencing. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Timbertech prime & dark cocoa wesbury rails
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Baltimore.
Pergola bioclimatique, terrasse et plage piscine en bois exotique.
Pergola bioclimatique, terrasse et plage piscine en bois exotique.
Teck AménagementTeck Aménagement
Aménagement extérieur sur mesure pergola, terrasse, plage de piscine en bois exotique par Teck Aménagement.
This is an example of a large contemporary terrace in Marseille.
Chicago Rooftop
Chicago Rooftop
TimberTechTimberTech
Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and an awning.
Smart Home 2KR
Smart Home 2KR
in_design architekturin_design architektur
Alexandra Lechner
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Frankfurt with a potted garden and no cover.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
Roof terrace Central London
Roof terrace Central London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
Medium sized contemporary terrace in London.
Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck
Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
Modern pergola on Chicago rooftop deck. Minimal materials used and clean lines define the space and pergola. Lounge seating under retractable mesh shade panels on a track system. Roof deck materials are composite and built on frame system. Contemporary rooftop deck. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley
Sea Cliff SF
Sea Cliff SF
Tamalpais Construction CompanyTamalpais Construction Company
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Lilyfield House
Lilyfield House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
the deck The deck is an outdoor room with a high awning roof built over. This dramatic roof gives one the feeling of being outside under the sky and yet still sheltered from the rain. The awning roof is freestanding to allow hot summer air to escape and to simplify construction. The architect designed the kitchen as a sculpture. It is also very practical and makes the most out of economical materials.
Balmain Terrace House
Balmain Terrace House
Annie Bowen DesignAnnie Bowen Design
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Sydney with a bbq area.
SVK Interior Design - Russian Hill
SVK Interior Design - Russian Hill
Michele Lee Willson PhotographyMichele Lee Willson Photography
Michele Lee Willson photography
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.

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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