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Expansive Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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ATTICO - DUEPIÙUNO
ATTICO - DUEPIÙUNO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
cucina esterna sul terrazzo ci Cesar Cucine e barbeque a gas di weber pensilina in vetro e linea led sotto gronda. Parete rivestita con micro mosaico di Appiani colore grigio.
A Roof with a View
A Roof with a View
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Gazebo for a Second Floor Deck
Gazebo for a Second Floor Deck
Palram ApplicationsPalram Applications
The Palermo 4300 14'x14' polycarbonate gazebo is anchored to the 2nd floor deck. The setting includes an outdoor rug, a dinner table and a coffee table set. Photo taken by the customer
Viareggio, 2016
Viareggio, 2016
Piergiorgio CorradinPiergiorgio Corradin
piergiorgio corradin fotografo
This is an example of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Florence with a potted garden and an awning.
Lincoln Park - Howe
Lincoln Park - Howe
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman
Outdoor Lounge Built-in w/ Linear Fire-Pit / Fire-Table
Outdoor Lounge Built-in w/ Linear Fire-Pit / Fire-Table
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
Expansive contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a fire feature.
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Expansive modern roof rooftop glass railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional roof terrace in Birmingham with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, London, W2
Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, London, W2
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Take a trip up to the roof, where you will find the jewel of this property with its oversized orange planters that have been paired with the white chimneys. Different textures and shapes add further interest. http://www.domusnova.com/back-catalogue/22/inspiring-ideas-linden-gardens-w2/
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
126 West 22nd Street | $9,995,000
The Noble Black Team at Douglas EllimanThe Noble Black Team at Douglas Elliman
Enjoy incredible downtown panoramas that stretch all the way to One World Trade Center from this 1,365 s/f private rooftop terrace. Offering the ultimate in outdoor living, this luxurious oasis features a hot tub and outdoor kitchen. --Gotham Photo Company
Built in Hot tub, Day Bed, and Fire pit
Built in Hot tub, Day Bed, and Fire pit
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
Expansive modern roof terrace in Chicago with a water feature and a pergola.
Contemporary Condo Roofdeck Common Area Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary Condo Roofdeck Common Area Brooklyn, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Ipe siding, ipe planters, porcelain deck tiles
Photo of an expansive contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
Attico contrasti
Attico contrasti
studio spagna / architectsstudio spagna / architects
Expansive contemporary roof terrace in Milan with a potted garden and a pergola.
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum
Bucktown Rooftop
Bucktown Rooftop
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
Chicago Home Photos
Design ideas for an expansive modern roof terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and no cover.
Boston rooftop garden
Boston rooftop garden
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Expansive contemporary roof terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Casa Lupacchini
Casa Lupacchini
Studio DaidōStudio Daidō
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Rome.
Jardineras
Jardineras
Exteriors CastellarExteriors Castellar
Jardinera de más de ocho metros de largo que ocupa todo el ancho de esta terraza situada en la ciudad de Sabadell, está elaborada con madera artificial, interiormente impermeabilizada, con su drenaje y riego automático. Se han integrado luces para dar una luz indirecta para crear ambiente. Se ha realizado su plantación con plantas de diferentes tamaños, plantas también de temporada y la base han sido cubiertas por corteza de pino. Los tipos de plantas han sido: Pittosporum, eunonyimus, kumkuat, prímulas, potinias, surfinias ...
Dining Area from Above
Dining Area from Above
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Lake Austin Rooftop Deck (Azek Pavers)
Lake Austin Rooftop Deck (Azek Pavers)
TimberTownTimberTown
Built on the edge of a hill along Lake Austin, this home takes full advantage of its gorgeous views with a rooftop deck built with Azek Pavers.
Expansive mediterranean roof terrace in Austin with no cover.

Expansive 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 a 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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