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Green Terrace with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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andreas buchberger
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Other with a water feature.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back terrace in Providence with a water feature and no cover.
Manalapan Deck & Patio
Manalapan Deck & Patio
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
Why pay for a vacation when you have a backyard that looks like this? You don't need to leave the comfort of your own home when you have a backyard like this one. The deck was beautifully designed to comfort all who visit this home. Want to stay out of the sun for a little while? No problem! Step into the covered patio to relax outdoors without having to be burdened by direct sunlight. Photos by: Robert Woolley , Wolf
Qbus Terrassenbeschattung Gars
Qbus Terrassenbeschattung Gars
Huber GmbH - Mein LebensgefühlHuber GmbH - Mein Lebensgefühl
Jalousien Huber GmbH
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back terrace in Other with a water feature and an awning.
Fiberon Composite Pool Deck Salem, NH
Fiberon Composite Pool Deck Salem, NH
Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLCLenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC
Fiberon Horizon Decking "IPE" and Fiberon Mission White Railings WE WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK FOR 5 YEARS!
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with a water feature and no cover.
Clareville, Northern Beaches NSW
Clareville, Northern Beaches NSW
team-b designteam-b design
Rainwater storage tanks and an outdoor fireplace enclose the private outdoor courtyard - which services the living, bedroom and artist studio spaces.
Design ideas for a large contemporary terrace in Sydney with a water feature and an awning.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited.
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof terrace in Hertfordshire with a water feature.
Natural Waterfall & Tropical Gardens
Natural Waterfall & Tropical Gardens
Coastal Gardens Landscape Services, Inc.Coastal Gardens Landscape Services, Inc.
Design ideas for a world-inspired back terrace in Tampa with a water feature and no cover.
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Houston with a pergola and a water feature.
Brooklyn Heights Grotto
Brooklyn Heights Grotto
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern back ground level wood railing terrace in New York with a water feature and no cover.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
william green architecturewilliam green architecture
Photo of a country terrace in New York with a water feature.
Rowe House
Rowe House
Peter Cohan ArchitectPeter Cohan Architect
Peter Cohan
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a water feature and a roof extension.
Contemporary Eichler Backyard with Floating Deck
Contemporary Eichler Backyard with Floating Deck
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in San Francisco with a water feature.
Infinity Edge Pool & Spa - Atlanta
Infinity Edge Pool & Spa - Atlanta
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
Large mediterranean back terrace in Atlanta with a water feature and no cover.
Vanishing Edge Pool
Vanishing Edge Pool
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
This pool has a 55' weir wall that doubles as both a wet wall and a sheer. There is also 18 led lights that uplight the weir wall and pool at night. The spa is a toe kick spa and both the pool and spa was hydraulically engineered so that you can not see any fittings.
LIGHTHOUSE POINT SPEC HOME
LIGHTHOUSE POINT SPEC HOME
COSENTINO ARCHITECTURE, INC.COSENTINO ARCHITECTURE, INC.
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Miami with a water feature and no cover.
Wasserlauf in Garten
Wasserlauf in Garten
grasgrau - GARTENDESIGNgrasgrau - GARTENDESIGN
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Berlin with a water feature.
Ausstellung Outdoorbereich
Ausstellung Outdoorbereich
Schreinerei KestingSchreinerei Kesting
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Other with a water feature.
Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow
Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A futuristic rooftop garden design encompassing tomorrow's technology. The garden features green living walls, contemporary furniture and sculpture, space age awnings and composite decking. Contemporary planting compliments and 'greens-up' the design and ensures a relaxing workspace for tomorrow.
Japanese Hot Tub and Deck
Japanese Hot Tub and Deck
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Photo of a modern back terrace in Austin with a water feature.

Green Terrace with a Water Feature 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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