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Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden
Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden
Jean Brooks LandscapesJean Brooks Landscapes
This garden takes advantage of the chimney tops and attics spaces of the urban landscape of the Back Bay- we refer to it as "Mary-Poppinsville". Split in to two areas- seating and dinning/cooking. shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles including: herbs, tomatoes, The client is a gourmet chef and uses the foods in his cooking. With limited space, the most popular edible plants that clients ask for are tomatoes and herbs because the herbs can be used in daily cooking and theres nothing to compare to the homegrown tomato. Where space is generous, we also plant blueberries strawberries, raspberries, lettuces, peppers.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Espace détente sous la pergola et vue sur le Sacre-Coeur
Large bohemian roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
NYC Small Terrace: Roof Garden, Container Plants, Balcony, Roses, Trees, Pots
NYC Small Terrace: Roof Garden, Container Plants, Balcony, Roses, Trees, Pots
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Even the smallest rooftop terrace can be an inviting retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. This garden was designed with softness, femininity, romance, and abundance in mind. A wicker seating area offers comfort and a relaxing place to unwind. The plantings include crape myrtle trees, knockout roses, evergreen junipers, and flowering annuals. All of the planters contain low-voltage up-lighting for a dramatic nighttime effect. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
River North Roof Terrace
River North Roof Terrace
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
Photographer: Martin Konopacki
Inspiration for an eclectic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature.
Adeline's House of Cool
Adeline's House of Cool
Kerbi Urbanowski Stained GlassKerbi Urbanowski Stained Glass
This awning was custom designed and built, and installed in 2017 by Kerbi and her father, Brian. It has a steel sash and measures 45 feet long and 5 feet wide.
Gallery in the Sky
Gallery in the Sky
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Milwaukee hi-rise condo deck. Smooth loose stone and plank hardwood floor.
Medium sized bohemian roof terrace in Milwaukee with a roof extension.
Warren Street Deck in Tribeca
Warren Street Deck in Tribeca
Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet DesignerLena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer
Lena Lalvani
Design ideas for a small bohemian roof terrace in New York with no cover.
Faubourg Montmartre
Faubourg Montmartre
Atelier Barret ArchitecturesAtelier Barret Architectures
This is an example of a bohemian roof rooftop terrace in Paris with no cover.
A vacant Home Staging job - Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic
A vacant Home Staging job - Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic
Ukázkový domov Home Staging & Home TuningUkázkový domov Home Staging & Home Tuning
There we go! Buyers can come. The flat is situated in the most desired area of the City. Look at that view - it is a National Theatre called A Golden Chapel. The owner agreed with the window frame repairs. AFTER photos made by Jiří Vávra.
Private Villa | Italy
Private Villa | Italy
Mirage TilesMirage Tiles
Inspiration for a bohemian roof terrace in Bologna with an awning.
Rooftop Deck
Rooftop Deck
DesignHAUS 24DesignHAUS 24
Photo of an eclectic roof rooftop terrace in DC Metro with a potted garden and no cover.
Commonwealth Avenue Garden
Commonwealth Avenue Garden
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A lush rooftop garden overlooking Boston’s historic Back Bay offers stunning views of the Prudential and John Hancock Tower. The character of the site is amplified by the dramatic contrast between architecture and sky. Mature magnolias underplanted with hostas form a threshold into the historic brownstone. Weathered-wood planting beds spill with new hardy shrubs, perennials, grasses, and herbs; a paper birch and a wind-sculpted spruce lend dramatic texture, structure, and scale to the space. Rugosa rose, juniper, lilac, peony, iris, perovskia, artemisia, nepeta, heuchera, sedum, and ornamental grasses survive year round and paint a brilliant summer-long display. A collection of new and antique containers dot the rooftop, and a terrific orchid collection rests beneath the birch tree during summer months.
SANT CUGAT
SANT CUGAT
PUZZLE URBANOPUZZLE URBANO
Zona relax con sofas + huerto urbanos con plantar aromáticas (Albahaca, menta, hierbabuena, cilantro,...)
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Barcelona with a potted garden and a pergola.
Illuminated furniture
Illuminated furniture
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
http://www.harpurgardenimages.com/
Design ideas for a small bohemian roof terrace in London.
67 Riverside Drive - Roof Deck
67 Riverside Drive - Roof Deck
New York Roofscapes, Inc.New York Roofscapes, Inc.
www.nyroofscapes.com
This is an example of a large eclectic roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and a roof extension.
36 Water Street
36 Water Street
PlaidFox StudioPlaidFox Studio
Design ideas for a large eclectic roof rooftop terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design
Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover.
Kensington Roof Terrace
Kensington Roof Terrace
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Soft and wild planting using a mix of herbs combined with a hot colour pallet. A mix of elements was used to give a boho look and relaxed feel to this small terrace. Every leaf and petal had to earn their place as the space was seen through large glass doors leading from a home office. Black trailing Suffinia were mixed with orange and red Begonias, Sage, Thyme and Rosemary. Tall Olive trees gave a little height and interest to the design.
Vail Valley Retreat
Vail Valley Retreat
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
Durston Saylor
Design ideas for an eclectic roof rooftop terrace in Denver with a roof extension.
Quirky Home for Creative Couple
Quirky Home for Creative Couple
Uliana Grishina | PhotographyUliana Grishina | Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover and a potted garden.

Eclectic Roof 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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