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Modern Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Medium sized modern terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
Petite terrasse avec piscine
Petite terrasse avec piscine
SlowgardenSlowgarden
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Other with a living wall.
Modern Deck
Modern Deck
Design ideas for a large modern roof terrace in Austin with a living wall and no cover.
TANK 2012 Client photographs
TANK 2012 Client photographs
Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLCLynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC
These photographs were taken of the roof deck (May 2012) by our client and show the wonderful planting and how truly green it is up on a roof in the midst of industrial/commercial Chelsea. There are also a few photos of the clients' adorable cat Jenny within the space.
Wills Lane
Wills Lane
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace in Seattle with a living wall.
Modern Pergola / Pergola moderne
Modern Pergola / Pergola moderne
Imagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & CloturesImagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & Clotures
Inspiration for a small modern back terrace in Montreal with a living wall and a pergola.
Bayley Road 1
Bayley Road 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Water front living is elevated with expansive glass walls and tiered views.
Design ideas for a large modern roof first floor metal railing terrace in Charleston with a living wall and no 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.
TANK 2012 Client photographs
TANK 2012 Client photographs
Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLCLynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC
These photographs were taken of the roof deck (May 2012) by our client and show the wonderful planting and how truly green it is up on a roof in the midst of industrial/commercial Chelsea. There are also a few photos of the clients' adorable cat Jenny within the space.
bélgica
bélgica
osb arquitectososb arquitectos
La terraza con su jardín vertical y el armario de iroko que alberga la caldera y el descalsificador.
This is an example of a medium sized modern terrace in Valencia with a living wall and an awning.
Le Bijou MH6 Jacuzzi Penthouse at Münsterhof / Paradeplatz www.mh6.ch
Le Bijou MH6 Jacuzzi Penthouse at Münsterhof / Paradeplatz www.mh6.ch
Le BijouLe Bijou
Oliver Say
Inspiration for a large modern roof terrace in Other with a living wall and no cover.
Gramercy Carriage House
Gramercy Carriage House
Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.
Donna Dotan Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern roof terrace in New York with a living wall and no cover.
Reforma de chalet en Madrid
Reforma de chalet en Madrid
Estudio Jaén ArquitectosEstudio Jaén Arquitectos
Había que convertir una vivienda muy grande, pensada para una única familia, en dos áreas que se adaptasen a las necesidades de cada nueva familia, conservando la calidad del edificio original. Era un ejercicio de acupuntura, tocando solo lo necesario, adaptándolo a los nuevos gustos, y mejorando lo existente con un presupuesto ajustado. En la foto se ve la terraza de la planta ático, que se reconfiguró como terraza del salón, en concreto la zona de estar con el jardín vertical de fondo.
Hampstead modernist house
Hampstead modernist house
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard terrace in London with a living wall and no cover.
Modern Pergola / Pergola moderne
Modern Pergola / Pergola moderne
Imagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & CloturesImagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & Clotures
This is an example of a small modern back terrace in Montreal with a living wall and a pergola.
Queen Anne Hill House
Queen Anne Hill House
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Dining Room with slide-fold door to covered deck, and a concrete terrace. photo by Alex Hayden
Photo of a small modern back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension and a living wall.
Lovelette Porch Addition
Lovelette Porch Addition
Rudy Polwin ArchitectsRudy Polwin Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern side terrace in Burlington with a living wall and a pergola.
Terrazza 50 mq
Terrazza 50 mq
Ugo Cerri architettoUgo Cerri architetto
Progettazione e realizzazione di due orti verticali su misura per una terrazza di un loft industriale a Milano. Le strutture sono costruite utilizzando il legno di accoya, un materiale naturale e adatto agli spazi esterni. L'esigenza del cliente era quella di sfruttare la terrazza in ottica sostenibile potendo coltivare qualche pianta aromatica e qualche piccolo ortaggio. Gli orti sono dotati di impianto di irrigazione automatico per una più semplice gestione. Il colore delle strutture è pensato per riprendere le tonalità già presenti sul posto.
Courtyard with Rock
Courtyard with Rock
Sandrin Leung Inc.Sandrin Leung Inc.
This house was designed to capitalize on the incredible rock bluff at the rear of the property. The living room encloses a portion of the bluff inside while windows in the bedroom and shower look onto its rough and quiet surface. The home is organized with active living on the left, serene courtyard in the middle, and private bedrooms in the right wing. A stair is designed to go up the rock bluff to a 20 ft x 20 ft platform with a firepit and hot tub. Climbing higher is more of a challenge but is well rewarded with a view to the ocean to the east and the inlet to the west. (photo by Ana Sandrin)
Logan Square House
Logan Square House
Eighty-Eight IncEighty-Eight Inc
This is an example of a modern back ground level metal railing terrace in Chicago with a living wall.

Modern Terrace with a Living Wall 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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