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Large Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a potted garden.
Joshua Tree Origin
Joshua Tree Origin
Blu HomesBlu Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The Rooftop Terrace Entertaining Area Provides Spectacular Views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Surrounding Skyline.
Large contemporary roof terrace in Miami with no cover.
Urban Rooftop
Urban Rooftop
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
Chicago Home Photos
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and no cover.
Wagner Residence
Wagner Residence
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Orange County with a water feature and a pergola.
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
The addition of the kitchenette on the rooftop transformed the patio into a fully-functioning entertainment space. The retractable awning provides shade on the hottest days, or it can be opened up to party under the stars. Welcoming guests into their home is a way of life for the Novogratzes, and in turn was the primary focus of this renovation. "We like to have a lot people over on the day-to-day as well as holiday family gatherings and parties with our friends", Cortney explains. With both Robert and Cortney hailing from the South; Virginia and Georgia respectively, the couple have it in their blood to open their home those around them. "We always believe that the most important thing in your home is those you share it with", she says, "so we love to keep up our southern hospitality and are constantly welcoming guests into our home." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz
TipTopHaus
TipTopHaus
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
This home is constructed in the world famous neighborhood of Lido Shores in Sarasota, Fl. The home features a flipped layout with a front court pool and a rear loading garage. The floor plan is flipped as well with the main living area on the second floor. This home has a HERS index of 16 and is registered LEED Platinum with the USGBC. Ryan Gamma Photography
Woods Hole Pool House
Woods Hole Pool House
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSKISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS
Foster Associates Architects, Stimson Associates Landscape Architects, Warren Jagger Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Shawnee, KS home
Shawnee, KS home
Cornelius Homes, Inc.Cornelius Homes, Inc.
Gary Rohmans
This is an example of a large contemporary terrace in Kansas City with a fire feature.
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Spazio LASpazio LA
The outdoor area features wooden deck floors and accent shower wall, combined with concrete look Bottega Acero tiles from Spazio LA Tile Gallery. The hanging planters with succulents complete the "urban jungle" look.
Mt. Davidson Deck
Mt. Davidson Deck
DOES ArchitectureDOES Architecture
The welded tube-steel frame provides sculptural support for the upper deck, while minimizing the obstructions to views from the lower level. James Carriere Photography
Projet Symphonie
Projet Symphonie
TERRIBLEMENT DÉCOTERRIBLEMENT DÉCO
This is an example of a large contemporary ground level terrace in Lyon with an outdoor shower.
Maison S
Maison S
Clément Bacle Architecte DPLGClément Bacle Architecte DPLG
terrasse en métal sur pilotis et pergolas.
Photo of a large contemporary back first floor metal railing terrace in Nantes with a pergola.
Terrasse Mozart
Terrasse Mozart
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les bacs plantés forment un foisonnement et isolent la terrasse du reste de la ville
Inspiration for a large contemporary side metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Project (27) Smyrna
Project (27) Smyrna
Character CraftsmenCharacter Craftsmen
Large contemporary back first floor wood railing terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Deck | Upper Black Eddy, PA
Deck | Upper Black Eddy, PA
Fascella ConstructionFascella Construction
Photo of a large contemporary back ground level metal railing terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.
Curved Cable Railings Large Partially Covered Deck
Curved Cable Railings Large Partially Covered Deck
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Large partially covered deck with curved cable railings and wide top rail. Railings by www.Keuka-studios.com Photography by Paul Dyer
Large contemporary back first floor and private wire cable railing terrace in Las Vegas with a roof extension.
Terraza acristalada
Terraza acristalada
MAJO FLORES - Interior Design StudioMAJO FLORES - Interior Design Studio
terraza acristalada
Large contemporary roof private terrace.
Outdoor Pizza Oven and Kitchen Addition
Outdoor Pizza Oven and Kitchen Addition
Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)
Complete outdoor kitchen on a raised deck including a new wood burning stone pizza oven.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Puyallup Custom Landscape
Puyallup Custom Landscape
Nu-Life Landscapes LLCNu-Life Landscapes LLC
Custom trex deck with pergola. Wonderful area to entertain with friends & family.
Large contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a pergola.

Large Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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