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Large Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Roscoe Village Rooftop
Roscoe Village Rooftop
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Yarrow Point Contemporary
Yarrow Point Contemporary
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and no cover.
Ridge Rock
Ridge Rock
LS3P LivingLS3P Living
Exterior | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Inspiro8 Studio.
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Rock Paper ClippersRock Paper Clippers
Contemporary pergola with galvanized conduit. Composite decking.
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola.
Luxury Tribeca Penthouse Rooftop, NYC
Luxury Tribeca Penthouse Rooftop, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with no cover.
Cesar Chavez Street
Cesar Chavez Street
Eastwood DevelopmentEastwood Development
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in San Francisco.
Rooftop Terrace
Rooftop Terrace
David Andrew InteriorsDavid Andrew Interiors
A beautiful outdoor living space designed on the roof of a home in the city of Chicago. Versatile for relaxing or entertaining, the homeowners can enjoy a breezy evening with friends or soaking up some daytime sun.
Ático en Madrid
Ático en Madrid
UN JARDIN PARA MIUN JARDIN PARA MI
El proyecto incluye una zona de jacuzzi, una ducha/fuente escultural, pérgolas y sistemas de sombreado de lineas puras horizontales y jardineras que se han organizado en grupos escultóricos. Jardineras de Vondom Mobiliario de Kettal Toldo Markilux veranda
Lantana 29
Lantana 29
UserUser
On Display Photography
Photo of a large contemporary side terrace in Melbourne with no cover.
20th Floor Rooftop Garden
20th Floor Rooftop Garden
Landscape CollaborativeLandscape Collaborative
Design by: Bruner/Cott & Associates Photo by: Rosemary Fletcher Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof terrace in Boston with no cover and a potted garden.
A Curved Redwood Deck
A Curved Redwood Deck
Gary Marsh DesignGary Marsh Design
photo by Jay Graham / Constructed by 'All Decked Out', Marin County, CA
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
W17th St - Roof Deck
W17th St - Roof Deck
New York Roofscapes, Inc.New York Roofscapes, Inc.
www.nyroofscapes.com
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
House F
House F
Ippolito Fleitz Group – Identity ArchitectsIppolito Fleitz Group – Identity Architects
FOTOGRAFIE Bruno Helbling Quellenstraße 31 8005 Zürich Switzerland T +41 44 271 05 21 F +41 44 271 05 31 hello@Helblingfotografie.ch
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Stuttgart with no cover.
Wrigleyville
Wrigleyville
Twice the Measure: Home RenovationsTwice the Measure: Home Renovations
Wrigley Field view rooftop deck
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
The Fireplace Deck
The Fireplace Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Fireplace Deck".
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Toronto with a fire feature and a pergola.
Decking
Decking
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
TimberTech Decking, Earthwood Evolutions in Brick and Brownstone. The Railing is RadianceRail with Metal infill.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Hood 6
Hood 6
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary back ground level mixed railing terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
rénovation totale et création d'une extension pour une maison de 1968
rénovation totale et création d'une extension pour une maison de 1968
Thedition - Nicolas BaleydierThedition - Nicolas Baleydier
rénovation complète d'une maison de 1968, intérieur et extérieur, avec création de nouvelles ouvertures, avec volets roulants ou BSO, isolation totale périphérique, création d'une terrasse/abri-voiture pour 2 véhicules, en bois, création d'un extension en ossature bois pour 2 chambres, création de terrasses bois. Rénovation totale de l'intérieur, réorganisation des pièces de séjour, chambres, cuisine et salles de bains
Churton Park
Churton Park
HomescapesHomescapes
This is an example of a large contemporary back ground level terrace in Wellington with a living wall and no cover.
Lakeside Patio Terrace
Lakeside Patio Terrace
Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLCOak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLC
A beautiful lakeside patio terrace with fire pit, retaining wall, steps, landings and walkway. A custom residential design with complementing landscaping, this project takes advantage of sloping grades to create multiple outdoor living spaces for entertaining and relaxation.

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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