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NYC Custom Roof Deck: Ipe & Metal Pergola, Ipe Bench, Planters, Deck
NYC Custom Roof Deck: Ipe & Metal Pergola, Ipe Bench, Planters, Deck
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This custom roof deck in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood features lightweight aluminum decking, ipe planters, an ipe and metal pergola, and ipe benches with built-in storage under the seats. Few woods can match the natural beauty of ipe (pronounced ee-pey), a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. These pictures were taken in early spring, before the leaves have filled out on the trees. Plantings include coralbark maples, hornbeams, pink cherry trees, crape myrtles, and feather grasses. The planters include LED up-lighting and automated drip irrigation lines. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Small!
Small!
Ottaviano CiabattiOttaviano Ciabatti
Alberto Ferrero
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Milan with a potted garden.
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.
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.
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
ilumus, llc.ilumus, llc.
Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.
Inspiration for a large classic back mixed railing terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and a pergola.
11th & T St.
11th & T St.
Ditto ResidentialDitto Residential
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in DC Metro with a potted garden and no cover.
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.
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.
Howe Street Remodel
Howe Street Remodel
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Sozinho Imagery
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
Ipe Deck with Raised Garden Boxes
Ipe Deck with Raised Garden Boxes
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Large traditional back terrace in Denver with a potted garden and no cover.
Eaton Square
Eaton Square
Peter Young DesignPeter Young Design
Tony Murray
Photo of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Lobster Boat Residence
Lobster Boat Residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The modern Roof Deck designed by chadbourne + doss architects takes advantage of water views. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Photo of a small modern roof first floor terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
DE CORTEN ET DE BRIQUES
DE CORTEN ET DE BRIQUES
Didier Danet SASDidier Danet SAS
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden.
UWS Roof Deck: Roof Garden, Terrace, Fence, Planter Boxes, Container Plants, Zen
UWS Roof Deck: Roof Garden, Terrace, Fence, Planter Boxes, Container Plants, Zen
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
We designed this rooftop garden for a yoga studio on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The planters are filled with beautiful, sinuous Japanese maples that were hand-selected for grace and form. A soft green layer of moss tops all of the planters, adding a wonderful finishing texture evocative of a forest floor. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Medium sized romantic back terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.
Terrasse bois & cuivre
Terrasse bois & cuivre
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Alexandre Duval
This is an example of a small contemporary side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
MINI ÁTICO EN RUZAFA
MINI ÁTICO EN RUZAFA
JOSE BALSAS. ARQUITECTOJOSE BALSAS. ARQUITECTO
This is an example of a mediterranean roof first floor terrace in Valencia with a potted garden and no cover.
Collezione Fabio Agovino
Collezione Fabio Agovino
Maurizio EspositoMaurizio Esposito
Maurizio Esposito
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary side terrace in Naples with a potted garden and an awning.
Tribeca Penthouse
Tribeca Penthouse
Sguera Architecture pllcSguera Architecture pllc
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Roof Deck
Roof Deck
Equiterra Regenerative DesignEquiterra Regenerative Design
Patrick Coulie Photography
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Albuquerque with no cover and a potted garden.

Red Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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