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Contemporary Yellow Terrace Ideas and Designs

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East Soho Penthouse
East Soho Penthouse
PHT Lighting Design Inc.PHT Lighting Design Inc.
Travis Mark
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Architecture RepublicArchitecture Republic
The deck functions as an additional ‘outdoor room’, extending the living areas out into this beautiful Canberra garden. We designed the deck around existing deciduous trees, maintaining the canopy and protecting the windows and deck from hot summer sun.
Rooftop Oasis
Rooftop Oasis
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Modern mahogany deck. On the rooftop, a perimeter trellis frames the sky and distant view, neatly defining an open living space while maintaining intimacy. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
COOL RANCH
COOL RANCH
CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover and a bbq area.
Collezione
Collezione
Alfio Garozzo FotografoAlfio Garozzo Fotografo
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Catania-Palermo.
18th Ave City Homes Unit B
18th Ave City Homes Unit B
MB Architecture + InteriorsMB Architecture + Interiors
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Seattle.
Terraced House, London N7
Terraced House, London N7
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary back terrace in London with no cover and fencing.
500 RESIDENCE
500 RESIDENCE
tuanle.DESIGNtuanle.DESIGN
DUY HO
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
390 N Ferndale
390 N Ferndale
MO DesignMO Design
Photo of a contemporary terrace in San Francisco.
Private spa area off master bedroom suite
Private spa area off master bedroom suite
UserUser
Custom copper spa by Diamond Spas Builder: Sea-Dar
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Boston.
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Greenpoint Outdoor Dining in Style
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Check out one of our latest roof garden designs in Brooklyn! We love wood and metal hybrid pergolas for their slender, contemporary feel. Also, the grey pendant light with its rose-colored interior is to die for! Our redesign of the space included porcelain pavers, a pergola, custom bench seating, artificial turf, composite fencing with built-in lattices, a custom outdoor kitchen, and contemporary fiberglass planters filled with lush plantings. Porcelain pavers come in dozens of different finishes, including this one which resembles grey wood. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Casa Gialla
Casa Gialla
gon architectsgon architects
Imagen Subliminal (Miguel de Guzmán + Rocío Romero)
Photo of a contemporary terrace in Madrid.
Belgravia 2
Belgravia 2
TLA StudioTLA Studio
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Seattle with a pergola.
Warmington Residential: The ERB - Plan 4 Rooftop Deck
Warmington Residential: The ERB - Plan 4 Rooftop Deck
Warmington ResidentialWarmington Residential
Plan 4 outdoor at The E.R.B. in Los Angeles. New Mixed-Use + Single Family Homes in Los Angeles.
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with no cover and feature lighting.
The Driftwood in Olde Del Mar
The Driftwood in Olde Del Mar
Gabhart Investments, Inc.Gabhart Investments, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Diego with a pergola.
空とツナガル家
空とツナガル家
アマキカメラアマキカメラ
撮影：畑 勝明
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Other with no cover.
Los Altos Hills View estate
Los Altos Hills View estate
Conrado - Home BuildersConrado - Home Builders
Contemporary terrace in San Francisco with a bbq area.
Soho Penthouse
Soho Penthouse
Interior Marketing GroupInterior Marketing Group
IMG
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a pergola.
Indoor - Outdoor Entertaining
Indoor - Outdoor Entertaining
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
The key objective of introducing indoor-outdoor concepts in home design is to ensure that there is an easy passage between the two zones. For this project in Monash, we have installed large bifold doors which invite the sunshine in and frame the surrounding views of nature whilst creating a seamless transition out onto the new merbau deck with built in BBQ and bench seating

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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