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Red Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper East Side features an ipe pergola and fencing that provides both shade and privacy to a seating area. Plantings include spiral junipers and boxwoods in terra cotta and Corten steel planters. Wisteria vines grow up custom-built lattices. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gramercy Park Terrace
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Photo: Alex Herring
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.
PLACE DU TERTRE_MONTMARTRE PARIS 18EME
PLACE DU TERTRE_MONTMARTRE PARIS 18EME
THIERRY POUBEAU - Architecte d'intérieurTHIERRY POUBEAU - Architecte d'intérieur
Photos : Eric Laignel
Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Manhattan, NY Roof Deck
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York.
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Photo of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden.
Arlington Loft Terrace
Arlington Loft Terrace
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael J. Wilkinson
Inspiration for a contemporary roof first floor terrace in DC Metro with a potted garden and no cover.
Resort Penthouse - Multi Residential Development
Resort Penthouse - Multi Residential Development
alsoCAN ArchitectsalsoCAN Architects
photo by Emma Cross
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Other with a pergola.
Shore Penthouse - 1000 Ocean
Shore Penthouse - 1000 Ocean
Alonso & Associates, Inc.Alonso & Associates, Inc.
Brantley Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Miami with a roof extension.
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Fort Greene Landmarked Brownstone
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Interior design: Starrett Hoyt Double-sided fireplace: Majestic "Marquis" Pavers: TileTech Porce-pave in gray-stone Planters and benches: custom
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a fireplace and no cover.
Vancouver Laneway House.
Vancouver Laneway House.
derek lepper photographyderek lepper photography
For EJM Group. © 2013 Derek Lepper, All Rights Reserved.
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Vancouver with no cover.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Dallas with a fire feature.
Essex Loft
Essex Loft
Ampersand ArchitectureAmpersand Architecture
Elizabeth Felicella
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a living wall, feature lighting and no cover.
Rooftop Entertaining
Rooftop Entertaining
Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
Photo Credit: Tom Crane
Design ideas for a large classic roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen.
Skyhouse
Skyhouse
Ghislaine Viñas Interior DesignGhislaine Viñas Interior Design
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with no cover.
Downtown Los Angles Roof Deck
Downtown Los Angles Roof Deck
Eco Arbor DesignsEco Arbor Designs
Outdoor Roof deck in Los Angeles, Russ Cletta Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles.
Roof Top Deck
Roof Top Deck
T.W. Ellis LLCT.W. Ellis LLC
Roof top deck in Baltimore County, Maryland: This stunning roof top deck now provides a beautiful outdoor living space with all the amenities the homeowner was looking for as well as added value to the home. Curtis Martin Photo Inc.
1 Wren Residence
1 Wren Residence
Chris Pardo Design - Elemental ArchitectureChris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture
Photos by Steven Begleiter
Photo of an urban roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Rooftop Garden
Rooftop Garden
UserUser
Step out onto the rooftop garden for a view of the surrounding woods. Enjoy the firepit, the cedar soaking tub and the covered patio area
Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in Portland with a fire feature and no cover.
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Compton & Son Appliance, LLCCompton & Son Appliance, LLC
CRPLASTICS
This is an example of a medium sized coastal roof terrace in Other with no cover.
TRIBECA LOFT
TRIBECA LOFT
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Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Red Roof 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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