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Midcentury Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Floating concrete deck and steps create a rooftop garden where initially there was only a parapet roof. This deck holds over 100 people at a time.
This is an example of a small retro roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Phoenix with a potted garden and no cover.
Beech Knoll
Beech Knoll
Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.
Photo of a large midcentury roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Leon Townhomes | Bankers Hill
Leon Townhomes | Bankers Hill
SD Design StudioSD Design Studio
This is an example of a large midcentury roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Hip Haven in Hayes Valley
Hip Haven in Hayes Valley
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Suzanna Scott Photography
This is an example of a midcentury roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.
Sunset Blvd.
Sunset Blvd.
Sophea Interior DesignsSophea Interior Designs
Retro roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
諏訪湖畔のアトリエ｜諏訪の家
諏訪湖畔のアトリエ｜諏訪の家
中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所
道路側から見たエントランスへのアプローチ空間。 空中庭園と呼ぶのにふさわしく、本当に宙に浮いたような感覚につつまれる。
This is an example of a medium sized retro roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Other with a dock.
Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Tucson, Az 85718 city view. Key succulents are very low water and high impact and look great year around. steel frames with steel cabling and corten planters create a secure perimeter. Floating concrete deck that compliments the mid century modern architecture.
Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Floating concrete deck and steps create a rooftop garden where initially there was only a parapet roof. This deck holds over 100 people at a time. Succulents provide color, texture and year-around interest. Low water low maintenance, high impact entertaining garden.
Leon Townhomes | Bankers Hill
Leon Townhomes | Bankers Hill
SD Design StudioSD Design Studio
Photo of a large retro roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Midcentury Rooftop 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 midcentury 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 midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury 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 midcentury 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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