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Luxury Modern Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Bucktown Rooftop Living
Bucktown Rooftop Living
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
An intimate park-like setting with low-maintenance materials replaced an aging wooden rooftop deck at this Bucktown home. Three distinct spaces create a full outdoor experience, starting with a landscaped dining area surrounded by large trees and greenery. The illusion is that of a secret garden rather than an urban rooftop deck. A sprawling green area is the perfect spot to soak in the summer sun or play an outdoor game. In the front is the main entertainment area, fully outfitted with a louvered roof, fire table, and built-in seating. The space maintains the atmosphere of a garden with shrubbery and flowers. It’s the ideal place to host friends and family with a custom kitchen that is complete with a Big Green Egg and an outdoor television.
Custom Multi-level Decks
Custom Multi-level Decks
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in Toronto.
Palm Deck
Palm Deck
XMT Construction Ltd.XMT Construction Ltd.
Large Trex Transcend "island mist" curved deck with fire table and palm trees.
Inspiration for an expansive modern back terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Penthouse Terrace Pergola with Waterproof Louvred Roof
Penthouse Terrace Pergola with Waterproof Louvred Roof
Urban SkiesUrban Skies
This penthouse apartment situated in the heart of the capitol demanded a stunning and inviting roof garden to really give the client a stunning outside space in the ultimate Urban setting. Working with the Landscaper, we helped develop this amazing covered seating pergola. The design incorporated an extruded aluminium framework with motorised aluminium louvres to give the client shade control but to give the space weather protection. We then included remote operated LED perimeter lighting within the roof along with an integrated heater.
Union St Deck and Garden
Union St Deck and Garden
Brooklyn Deck and PatioBrooklyn Deck and Patio
Steel and Ipe wood Residential outdoor deck space with outdoor kitchen.
Photo of a large modern back ground level metal railing terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Smith Project
Smith Project
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
A multi-level hardwood deck with cable railing, hot tub, outdoor heaters and under deck ceiling. Finished off with some beautiful patio furniture and landscaping.
Tracy Project
Tracy Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Clarington Urban Resort
Clarington Urban Resort
Paradisaic Building Group Inc.Paradisaic Building Group Inc.
Custom built grate to cover window well. Provides safety and maintains light into basement. Boarder continues around grate. Designed by Benjamin Shelley of Paradisaic Creative Decks RAD Photography
Deck Building | Franklin, TN
Deck Building | Franklin, TN
Davis & Co. Custom BuildersDavis & Co. Custom Builders
Custom deck built with high quality composite decking and metal railings. Added custom lighting on railings and steps. Polished off with a custom wood fire pit.
Harlem Get Together
Harlem Get Together
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back ground level mixed railing terrace in New York with a fire feature and a pergola.
Custom Two Tier Deck and Pergola
Custom Two Tier Deck and Pergola
UserUser
Photo of an expansive modern back terrace in Austin with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Two-Level Deck
Two-Level Deck
Stone Lion PropertiesStone Lion Properties
This two-level canyon view deck with cable railing uses extra-heavy lumber and connecting hardware to comply with San Diego fire codes in canyon areas. Most of the deck girders and joists are fastened using hangers and straps to create extra headroom between the upper and lower levels. This single family home has an attached studio with rear entrance. The lime colored door adds a touch of fun and whimsy to the otherwise sophisticated modern color palette. In drought-stricken California, playground wood is used in the back yard as a cost-effective, easy maintenance ground cover.
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Progettare Spazi VerdiProgettare Spazi Verdi
Un attico dallo stile moderno con vista Milano. Questo spazio lo abbiamo pensato per cene e pranzi, abbiamo quindi inserito un tavolo allungabile ideale per adattarsi ad ogni occasione. Gli angoli sono arricchiti con 4 vasi in resina e sulla parete dell’edificio abbiamo inserito 3 pannelli di verde verticale. Per la pavimentazione abbiamo scelto una pedana di Iroko, legno ideale per l’esterno.
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Attico di sulla con vista su Milano
Progettare Spazi VerdiProgettare Spazi Verdi
Un attico dallo stile moderno con vista Milano. Questo spazio lo abbiamo pensato per cene e pranzi, abbiamo quindi inserito un tavolo allungabile ideale per adattarsi ad ogni occasione. Gli angoli sono arricchiti con 4 vasi in resina e sulla parete dell’edificio abbiamo inserito 3 pannelli di verde verticale. Per la pavimentazione abbiamo scelto una pedana di Iroko, legno ideale per l’esterno.
Gazebo's
Gazebo's
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
This is an example of a large modern back terrace in Toronto.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Whidbey Island Farmhouse
Whidbey Island Farmhouse
Dovetail General ContractorsDovetail General Contractors
View into the living room and kitchen.
Design ideas for a modern terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
23rd Street
23rd Street
Stout Design Build Inc.Stout Design Build Inc.
Michael Todoran
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen.

Luxury Modern 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 modern 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 modern design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a modern 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 modern 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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