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Contemporary Yellow Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Melbourne with a water feature.
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in San Luis Obispo.
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.
Big Alpine
Big Alpine
Treeline Homes, Inc.Treeline Homes, Inc.
Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Denver with no cover.
Truckee Green
Truckee Green
Olivia Osborne InteriorsOlivia Osborne Interiors
Contemporary terrace in Other.
Skyhouse
Skyhouse
Ghislaine Viñas Interior DesignGhislaine Viñas Interior Design
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.
Home Staging - Venice, CA
Home Staging - Venice, CA
| MARSHALL DESIGN GROUP || MARSHALL DESIGN GROUP |
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles.
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.
Rooftop Down-under
Rooftop Down-under
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Nightshot of this beautiful rooftop in Chicago's Bucktown area. Water, fire and friends is all this rooftop needs to complete one of the cities nicest and private rooftop. Photos by: Tyrone Mitchell Photography
Downtown Los Angles Roof Deck
Downtown Los Angles Roof Deck
Eco Arbor DesignsEco Arbor Designs
Outdoor Roof deck in Los Angeles, Russ Cletta Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles.
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.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in Seattle.
Zero Marlborough Penthouse
Zero Marlborough Penthouse
HacinHacin
Roof Terrace ©Michael Stavaridis
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
CASA CARABASSA
CASA CARABASSA
ÀMBIT ARQUITECTES SLPÀMBIT ARQUITECTES SLP
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with no cover and 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.
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
A naturalistic planting scheme for a roof terrace in Notting Hill. The drought tolerant planting provides year round interest and is a fantastic source of food for pollinators.
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Contemporary Terrace
Contemporary Terrace
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Belfast with a living wall and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Rick Keating Photographer, RK ProductionsRick Keating Photographer, RK Productions
Rick Keating Photographer, RK Productions; Custom Home by CastleRock Homes, Portland, OR
This is an example of a contemporary terrace in Portland with a bbq area.
Reforma Interior Casa en Barcelona
Reforma Interior Casa en Barcelona
Llamazares Pomés ArquitecturaLlamazares Pomés Arquitectura
Iván Pomés
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a pergola.

Contemporary Yellow 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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