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Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Penthouse Lake View
Penthouse Lake View
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
At this Penthouse, there are a number of outdoor seating areas both covered and none covered. All of the areas have a 360 view of the lake.
Inspiration for a large roof rooftop glass railing terrace in St Louis with a fire feature and no cover.
Chilmark Contemporary
Chilmark Contemporary
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Rooftop Lounge Area
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.
Ático Calle Orense, Madrid
Ático Calle Orense, Madrid
arkhe paisajismoarkhe paisajismo
Espacio exterior diseñado para ático en el centro de Madrid. Se apuesta por un estilo paisajistico sobrio, pero eficaz. Los verdes intensos, contrastan con la elegante arquitectura gris y blanca. La vegetación arropa el ambiente, aportando naturalidad y calidez al entorno.
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Featuring the Oriflame Blue Pearl Fire Table and the Ratana Madison 3 Piece Outdoor Sectional Set.
Large roof terrace in Denver with a fire feature.
Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine
Audrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardinsAudrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardins
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof private and rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris.
1443 N. North Park
1443 N. North Park
Urbane HomeUrbane Home
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA
ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean roof terrace in Barcelona with a pergola.
conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal
conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal
Coblonal InteriorismoCoblonal Interiorismo
Sara Riera
Inspiration for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with no cover.
Darling Point Residence
Darling Point Residence
The Quinlan GroupThe Quinlan Group
This is an example of a classic roof rooftop terrace in Sydney with an awning.
Apartamento turístico en Calahonda
Apartamento turístico en Calahonda
Lolo MestanzaLolo Mestanza
Reportaje fotográfico realizado a un apartamento vacacional en Calahonda (Málaga). Tras posterior reforma y decoración sencilla y elegante. Este espacio disfruta de una excelente luminosidad, y era esencial captarlo en las fotografías. Lolo Mestanza
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Built-in Planters with red ornamental grasses
Large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Studio TerpelukStudio Terpeluk
Large contemporary roof terrace in San Francisco with no cover and feature lighting.
A Roof with a View
A Roof with a View
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of an expansive contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Pensacola
Pensacola
Follyn Builders & DevelopersFollyn Builders & Developers
A house and garage in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood are joined by a sunlight filled structure incorporating a mudroom, sunroom, potting shed and hallway. When construction was underway, the project grew to include a custom roof top deck with pergola and screening. A custom addition to a new home.
Duralife Composite Decking - Garapa Grey
Duralife Composite Decking - Garapa Grey
Duralife Decking - NSWDuralife Decking - NSW
A new low level deck was constructed using Duralife Composite Decking. A vast improvement and proof that you get what you pay for. A cheaper composite can end up costing more. No problems here with a 25 year warranty. The client can relax knowing that the same problems will not re-occur.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
The MineThe Mine
This is an example of an urban roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Poinsettia II
Poinsettia II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic roof rooftop terrace in Orange County with a fire feature and a pergola.
Small!
Small!
Ottaviano CiabattiOttaviano Ciabatti
Alberto Ferrero
Large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Milan with a potted garden.
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional roof terrace in Birmingham with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Abbott Addition
Abbott Addition
APM architectureAPM architecture
Shoot2sell
Design ideas for a bohemian roof terrace in Dallas with a pergola.

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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