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Large Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
JG Pro PaintingJG Pro Painting
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in San Francisco with a pergola.
Eagan - Deck Build - Trex Decking/Trex Handrail
Eagan - Deck Build - Trex Decking/Trex Handrail
Stumpy's Deck Restoration, Inc.Stumpy's Deck Restoration, Inc.
Eagan - Trex Composite Deck Build
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Athens Planter (L10" X W10" X H10")
Athens Planter (L10" X W10" X H10")
DecorproDecorpro
ATHENS PLANTER (L10” X W10” X H10”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L10″ X W10″ X H10″ Product Weight (LB): 19 Product Dimensions (CM): L25.4 W25.4 H25.4 Product Weight (KG): 9 Athens Planter (L10” X W10” X H10”) is an exclusive part of a series of all-season weatherproof planters. Split-resistant, warp-resistant and mildew-resistant, Athens is available in 43 colours, its fiberglass resin construction withstanding any weather condition throughout the year. Winter, spring, summer, and fall gardens will benefit from Athens’ colour variety, use, and adaptability to every climate–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. Start herb gardens in this dainty planter, whose square shape will complement any contemporary setting in the home or garden. Versatile and elegant, Athens is also suited to modern floral arrangements as well as a combination of colourful flowers and lush greenery. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT
Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
Springfield DesignSpringfield Design
San Diego city view
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in San Diego with a fire feature.
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Deck, Container Garden, Ipe, Ceramic Pots
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Deck, Container Garden, Ipe, Ceramic Pots
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Red and brown ceramic pots soften the strong lines of a sunroom on this NYC roof deck. Plantings include bamboo and hydrangeas. This rooftop garden is located near Gramercy Park in Manhattan. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Midtown Escape
Midtown Escape
Rhobin DelaCruz DesignsRhobin DelaCruz Designs
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.
Duncan Street
Duncan Street
Finbarr Collins ConstructionFinbarr Collins Construction
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in Other with no cover.
South Hill Contemporary
South Hill Contemporary
Parsons Construction IncParsons Construction Inc
Oliver Irwin - Architectural - Real- Estate Photography - Spokane WA
Large contemporary back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Atlantic Beach Modern
Atlantic Beach Modern
Content ModernContent Modern
Severine Photography
Large contemporary back terrace in Jacksonville with a water feature and a roof extension.
Browns Point Residence
Browns Point Residence
David Pool Architecture pllcDavid Pool Architecture pllc
A beautiful indoor-outdoor living with amazing views toward Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains beyond. Three large sliding glass panel doors 10 feet tall by 9 feet wide each provide a large opening between living space and the deck. Materials include: 2'x2' concrete pavers, stainless steel tube steel railing with stainless steel cables. www.Envision-Architecture.biz William Wright Photography
9 Salem
9 Salem
Hisel Flynn ArchitectsHisel Flynn Architects
Eric Roth
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Une maison Bois design et confortable
Une maison Bois design et confortable
IGC ConstructionIGC Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Bordeaux with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Villa C1
Villa C1
frederique legon pyra architectefrederique legon pyra architecte
Architecte: Frédérique Pyra Legon Photographe: Pierre Jean Verger
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Marseille with no cover.
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This stunning two-story deck is the perfect place to host many guests - all with different locations. The second-story provides an excellent place for grilling and eating. The ground-level space offers a fire feature and covered seating area. Extended by hardscaping beyond the covered ground-level space, there is a fire pit for even further gathering.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
PC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI MetalPC Industries Welding & Fabrication, PCI Metal
This Mountain Retreat was wrapped in steel. From the trim on the porch to the driveway retaining wall it is like a cool steel hug. The Deck Rail was crafted out of tube steel and fabricated in the shop and assembled in large sections in the field. The deck facia was cut out of 10ga steel and wrapped around the edge of the porch to give it a finished look. The Driveway retaining wall was fabricated out of 3/8” steel and fastened together. The ¼” deck planter box was fabricated with no bottom so the drip system can drain. All in all this Beautiful Mountain Retreat is a steel workers dream.
Dominion Beach
Dominion Beach
FOC DesignFOC Design
Large contemporary back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Verity II
Verity II
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Gray stone accents, cozy hanging chairs, ribbon fireplace, maintenance free decking Roof top patio
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Edmonton with a fireplace and no cover.
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Contemporary Lakeview Roof Deck
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
Large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
insel im großstadtdschungel
insel im großstadtdschungel
gruenhoch3 - ideen für ein leben im freiengruenhoch3 - ideen für ein leben im freien
andreas buchberger
Large contemporary roof terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Beith
Beith
Aesthetic Pools and LandscapesAesthetic Pools and Landscapes
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with a fire feature and no cover.

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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