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First Floor Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Bayley Road 1
Bayley Road 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Water front living is elevated with expansive glass walls and tiered views.
Design ideas for a large modern roof first floor metal railing terrace in Charleston with a living wall and no cover.
Une nouvelle cour-jardin
Une nouvelle cour-jardin
MAXIME ARNOUX - Paysagiste-ConcepteurMAXIME ARNOUX - Paysagiste-Concepteur
Photo of a medium sized traditional back first floor wood railing terrace in Paris with a living wall and a pergola.
Artist Studio
Artist Studio
OPRCHOPRCH
Photo Credit: Warren Patterson
Photo of a small contemporary roof first floor terrace in Boston with a living wall and no cover.
Hampstead modernist house
Hampstead modernist house
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
Small contemporary courtyard first floor glass railing terrace in London with a living wall and no cover.
BELLEVILLE SECRET
BELLEVILLE SECRET
ATELIER DES MILLEATELIER DES MILLE
vue sur le jardin terrasse depuis la salle à manger
This is an example of an expansive urban courtyard first floor metal railing terrace in Paris with a living wall.
Casa PG | 120 MQ
Casa PG | 120 MQ
Lab21Lab21
La grande terrazza della camera da letto permette agli abitanti di avere una piccola foresta nel centro storico di Como, la vegetazione occupa buona parte di questo spazio aperto. La terrazza è stata pavimentata con doghe in deck resistente agli agenti atmosferici.
Jardins suspendus / Maison individuelle
Jardins suspendus / Maison individuelle
METEKMETEK
Photo of a small contemporary back first floor mixed railing terrace in Paris with a living wall and no cover.
The Macnabs - Coquitlam Residence
The Macnabs - Coquitlam Residence
theMACNABstheMACNABs
Inspiration for a contemporary back first floor mixed railing terrace in Vancouver with a living wall and no cover.
Dude's Kitchen
Dude's Kitchen
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a living wall and no cover.
Fachada principal | Balcón de flores | CASA DEL PATIO
Fachada principal | Balcón de flores | CASA DEL PATIO
JORNET | ArquitectosJORNET | Arquitectos
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary first floor metal railing terrace in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a living wall and no cover.
BELLEVILLE SECRET
BELLEVILLE SECRET
ATELIER DES MILLEATELIER DES MILLE
aménagement terrasse
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard first floor metal railing terrace in Paris with a living wall.

First Floor Terrace with a Living Wall 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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