Industrial Terrace Ideas and Designs

Madison Contemporary Loft

SeattlebyDesign

Photo of an industrial terrace in Seattle with no cover.

argle

S2 design

Photography by John Gollings
Inspiration for an industrial roof rooftop terrace in Melbourne.

Soulard loft apartment

Studio Durham Architects

Detail shot of custom designed/fabricated outdoor table. Adjusts in height from coffee table to tea table heights. Christian Sauer Images
Medium sized urban roof terrace in St Louis with no cover and a potted garden.

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Kat Alves Photography

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Inspiration for an urban terrace in Sacramento with an outdoor shower.

204 S VENICE

UPstageLA

Urban roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.

Marmion Street House

Philip Stejskal Architecture

Photo of an urban first floor wood railing terrace in Perth with a roof extension.

Création et installation d'une pergola coulissante colorée

JMH Concepteur

This is an example of a medium sized industrial back terrace in Montpellier with a pergola.

Ático Loft MMR

Egion

Fotografías: Javier Orive
Design ideas for an industrial terrace in Seville.

Langon

AVIF 33

Photo of an urban terrace in Bordeaux.

Immeuble M

Atelier Ferret Architectures

Photo of a large industrial roof rooftop terrace in Bordeaux with no cover.

LLANO EXIT STRATEGY

Matt Garcia Design

BILL SALLANS
Inspiration for an urban terrace in Austin with no cover.

Locomotive Ranch Trailer

Andrew Hinman Architecture

Paul Bardagjy
Photo of an urban terrace in Austin.

Urban Growler

Chicago Green Design Inc.

This rooftop space is located in the hot area of Chicago's Wicker Park. With custom galvalum planters, storage, a dining room and lounge area, This makes this Urban space a perfect place to get away from the daily GRIND! Photo by: Tyrone Mitchell

Project | Cove House

Eco Outdoor USA

Architecture: Justin Humphrey Architect Photography: Andy Macpherson
This is an example of an urban terrace in Los Angeles.

Flex Model

SHED Architecture & Design

Photo of a medium sized urban back terrace in Seattle with an awning.

Deck & Windows - Tin Shed House

Ironbark Architecture + Design

Deck & windows through to living space - Tin Shed House by Ironbark Architecture + Design. Gardens (including Frangipani) grown-in and bushy. PHOTO CREDIT: Andy Macpherson Photography https://andymacpherson.studio/

Industrial Farmhouse

The Landing Company

Design ideas for an industrial terrace in Toronto.

Custom Linear Fireplaces

Earthcore Industries

Custom Outdoor Linear Fireplace Installed by Capo Fireside
Design ideas for an expansive industrial roof terrace in Dallas with no cover.

extension d'une maison AJYL

Pierre Guillaume architecte

Photo of an urban terrace in Dijon with no cover.

Industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design an industrial 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 industrial 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.

Mountain Modern

Münter Design & Build

Inspiration for an expansive urban back terrace in Vancouver with a roof extension.

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