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TimberTech
TimberTech
TimberTechTimberTech
Inspiration for a modern terrace in Chicago.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Photo of a large modern roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Trex Decking, Front Porch
Trex Decking, Front Porch
Stellar DecksStellar Decks
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace in New York.
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Allee House
Allee House
McInturff ArchitectsMcInturff Architects
Mount Airy MD General Contractor: Mueller Homes Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
This is an example of a modern terrace in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Safavieh
Safavieh
SafaviehSafavieh
Design ideas for a modern terrace in New York.
Church
Church
Daniela Fulford PhotographyDaniela Fulford Photography
Inspiration for a modern ground level terrace in Melbourne with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Pemberton Heights
Pemberton Heights
Inside Out - Design & BuildInside Out - Design & Build
Ipe hardwood back yard deck with hot tub, sunken lounge, and dining areas. Privacy screens, cable railings, porcelain stepping stone paving and artificial turf. BBQ, landscape lighting and built-in seating bench
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.
Blue Oaks
Blue Oaks
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Design ideas for a modern terrace in San Francisco.
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.
Roberts Residence
Roberts Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This beautiful multi leveled deck was created to have distinct and functional spaces. From the covered pavilion dining area to the walled-off privacy to the circular fire pit, this project displays a myriad of unique styles and characters.
Bernal Hill
Bernal Hill
Kelly Condon DesignKelly Condon Design
Photo of a modern roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in San Francisco.
Composite Bench
Composite Bench
Pacific Northwest DecksPacific Northwest Decks
Composite Bench
Photo of a small modern back terrace in Other.
Irvington Deck + Patio
Irvington Deck + Patio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A cedar soaking tub provides year round soaking. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Fairfax Deck
Fairfax Deck
Ready 2 RemodelReady 2 Remodel
Modern Deck we designed and built. White rails and black balusters that include Custom cocktail rails that surround the deck and stairs. Weathered Teak decking boards by Azek. 30 degrees cooler than the competition.
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern Garden
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern Garden
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
Here is a far shot of the beam screens and context photo for them. The various levels are more evident as you walk through the garden and pan through these garden photos. One difficult spot was keeping the back hot tub walls from getting too tall but being able to form a vault for the hot tub beneath the deck. I was excited about my design for the floating steps up from the hot tub, to serve as lounge bench seating with the back of the BBQ plinth acting as privacy as well as the back of the bench and steps. The planters add green and another seating perch and deal with the grading levels I mentioned in other photos.
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.
Sunrise Deck and Outdoor Kitchen
Sunrise Deck and Outdoor Kitchen
Stone Ridge DeckingStone Ridge Decking
Inspiration for a modern terrace in Sacramento.
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.

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.
Moore Residence
Moore Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Outdoor deck with covered outdoor dining area located at the rear and side yards photographed from second floor study. Photo by Dan Arnold
Photo of a large modern back terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
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