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Large Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with no cover and a potted garden.
A Lakeview Roof Deck Lounge
A Lakeview Roof Deck Lounge
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Penthouse Lake View
Penthouse Lake View
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
At this Penthouse, there are a number of outdoor seating areas both covered and none covered. All of the areas have a 360 view of the lake.
Inspiration for a large roof rooftop glass railing terrace in St Louis with a fire feature and no cover.
Chilmark Contemporary
Chilmark Contemporary
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Rooftop Lounge Area
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Featuring the Oriflame Blue Pearl Fire Table and the Ratana Madison 3 Piece Outdoor Sectional Set.
Large roof terrace in Denver with a fire feature.
ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA
ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean roof terrace in Barcelona with a pergola.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Studio TerpelukStudio Terpeluk
Large contemporary roof terrace in San Francisco with no cover and feature lighting.
Pensacola
Pensacola
Follyn Builders & DevelopersFollyn Builders & Developers
A house and garage in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood are joined by a sunlight filled structure incorporating a mudroom, sunroom, potting shed and hallway. When construction was underway, the project grew to include a custom roof top deck with pergola and screening. A custom addition to a new home.
Small!
Small!
Ottaviano CiabattiOttaviano Ciabatti
Alberto Ferrero
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Milan with a potted garden.
Una casa luminosa
Una casa luminosa
Silvio Maglione architettiSilvio Maglione architetti
Foto Alberto Ferrero Terrazza con piante e protezione al sole scorrevole
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Milan with a potted garden and a pergola.
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
Desert Meets The Bay With Style
Desert Meets The Bay With Style
UserUser
This gated contemporary home has grand double entry doors which allow you to enjoy San Francisco city views that are framed in the dining room windows. Enjoy candlelight and wine dinners in the elegant dining room with hardwood floors and high ceilings. Romantic living room with fireplace and French doors opening to adjoining terrace that overlooks the lovely gardens. The ‘cooks kitchen,' is designed for people who like to cook and entertain at the same time. Kitchen opens to the family room with comfy sofa and flat screen T.V. Kitchen includes gas cook top, large double ovens, dual dishwashers, spectacular views and easy access to the garage. Master bedroom has walk-in closets, oversize shower and romantic spa-tub with views and fireplace. All day sun completes this special property that connects to the Ring Mountain Preserve for added privacy and hiking.
SOTO HOUSE
SOTO HOUSE
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This outdoor space provides all the comforts of home. A floating cantilevered fire table 46" Sunbrite outdoor TV on custom swivel mount, bags and a putting course with a major elevation change, a pet turf for the pups and a garden Adam and Eve would be envious of. Photos by Donald Maldonado
Midtown Rooftop Garden
Midtown Rooftop Garden
Solow Design GroupSolow Design Group
Ric Solow
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof terrace in Charlotte with a potted garden and no cover.
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Tandem Architecture & ConstructionTandem Architecture & Construction
Contractor Tandem Construction, Photo Credit: E. Gualdoni Photography, Landscape Architect: Hoerr Schaudt
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a bbq area.
Penthouse Terrasse
Penthouse Terrasse
Ekvard Baar Garden DesignEkvard Baar Garden Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof private and rooftop metal railing terrace in Cologne.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les vivaces sortent du platelage en bois
Photo of a large modern roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Large Outdoor Kitchen and Grill station
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Rooftop Deck in Chicago's Roscoe Village
Rooftop Deck in Chicago's Roscoe Village
Punch ConstructionPunch Construction
This Chicago rooftop deck is the perfect place for a party. Cedar privacy screens block neighbors view, and the outdoor seating area provides a cozy space for chatting with friends. Photo by Barbara Rudolph
Upper West Side Triplex Renovation
Upper West Side Triplex Renovation
Leib DesignsLeib Designs
The rooftop deck was refined with green hardwood. It was also used to construct a wooden bench with storage space for outdoor accessories. A TV was installed adjacent to the outdoor living space, maximizing the entertainment potential of the deck.

Large Roof 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 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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