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Modern Landscape Houston Heights
Modern Landscape Houston Heights
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
The clients courtyard was designed to work around the majestic live oak tree and its massive canopy. The fence is edged with Alphonse Karr Bamboo, and the elliptical bed at the foot of the tree showcase a mass planting of wood ferns. The courtyard houses an elongated ipe deck with floating wood and metal stairs. The ipe skirting offers an untraditional, but dynamic and distinct look.
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in New York with no cover.
Baltimore Fiberon deck
Baltimore Fiberon deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Medium sized modern side terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Design ideas for a small modern side terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Massif floral du rooftop
Massif floral du rooftop
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Conception / Réalisation Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
This is an example of a medium sized modern roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Paris with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Williamstown Addition & Whole-House Remodel
Williamstown Addition & Whole-House Remodel
Jack Miller ContractorsJack Miller Contractors
Wit McKay
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Composite Deck Hollywood
Composite Deck Hollywood
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Railing By California Deck Builders
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Long Beach, Peninsula
Long Beach, Peninsula
AP Metal DesignsAP Metal Designs
Geoff Captain Studios
Large modern roof terrace in Orange County with no cover.
Olympus Cove Home
Olympus Cove Home
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Imbue Design
Inspiration for a modern roof terrace in Salt Lake City with no cover.
Noe Heights, San Francisco
Noe Heights, San Francisco
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
Richard Radford
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Screen Under Deck with Phantom Sliding
Screen Under Deck with Phantom Sliding
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Composite Timbertech Deck with Westbury Glass Railing, Below is with Trex Rain Escape and Azek Beadboard Ceiling, Phantom Sliding Screen Door, ScreenEze Screens
Greenpoint Oasis Terrace
Greenpoint Oasis Terrace
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized modern roof rooftop wood railing terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Holly Hill House
Holly Hill House
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to extend into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy. Essential client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, establishment of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.
London penthouse terrace
London penthouse terrace
Treehouse Life Ltd.Treehouse Life Ltd.
Sunlit rooftop terrace built with a wooden balustrade and wooden flooring.
Photo of a medium sized modern roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Surrey with a bbq area and no cover.
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 exists for year-round use, and a fire pit, outdoor shower, and dining area with fountain complete the functions. A bright tiled planter anchors an otherwise neutral space. 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.
Delridge Townhomes
Delridge Townhomes
STRATA ARCHITECTS PLLCSTRATA ARCHITECTS PLLC
Photo of a large modern roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Composite Decks
Composite Decks
Real Deck & FenceReal Deck & Fence
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Uptown Beauty
Uptown Beauty
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Pro-Land was hired to manage and construct this secluded backyard in the core of Toronto. Working in conjunction with multiple trades and Eden Tree Design Inc., we were able to create this modern space, utilizing every corner of the property to it's fullest potential. Landscape Design: Eden Tree Design Inc. Photographer: McNeill Photography
Bartlett
Bartlett
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Codee Allen Composite deck with an Undercover System created the perfect living space. Added in a hot tub and some composite railing with lights and the project came together perfectly.
Modern Meets Traditional
Modern Meets Traditional
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Night lighting highlights sweetgum trees, small shrubs and grasses, and knotty cedar fencing. Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Medium sized modern roof terrace in Chicago with no cover.

Modern Terrace with No Cover 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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