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Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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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
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Studio TerpelukStudio Terpeluk
Large contemporary roof terrace in San Francisco with no cover and feature lighting.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
The MineThe Mine
This is an example of an urban roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
West Village Rooftop Garden with Fencing, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Rooms
West Village Rooftop Garden with Fencing, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Rooms
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This West Village rooftop garden features a custom ipe horizontal fence and planter, concrete pavers, and outdoor dining and sectional seating. It also includes black fiberglass planters filled with Japanese maples, bamboo, maiden grasses, hydrangeas, and knockout roses. This project was designed by Amber Freda in collaboration with Michael Wood Interiors. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
DC Roof Deck & Hot Tub
DC Roof Deck & Hot Tub
ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLCARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC
http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the hot tub with stairs and exterior lighting. Photography: michael k. wilkinson
Exterior Spaces
Exterior Spaces
Tandem Architecture & ConstructionTandem Architecture & Construction
Contractor Tandem Construction, Photo Credit: E. Gualdoni Photography, Landscape Architect: Hoerr Schaudt
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a bbq area.
Alabama Lake Home
Alabama Lake Home
Lauren MikusLauren Mikus
Photo by Lauren Mikus © 2012 Houzz
Beach style roof rooftop terrace in Birmingham.
Noe Valley Residence
Noe Valley Residence
Martinkovic Milford ArchitectsMartinkovic Milford Architects
Photo Copyright: Thien Do
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Brooklyn Terrace
Brooklyn Terrace
Magdalena Keck Interior DesignMagdalena Keck Interior Design
Photography: Jeff Cate
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with feature lighting.
Element_House
Element_House
SOLSTICE Planning and ArchitectureSOLSTICE Planning and Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Tampa with a fire feature and no cover.
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Bassman Blaine HomeBassman Blaine Home
Medium sized world-inspired roof rooftop terrace in Hawaii with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
Greenwich
Greenwich
UserUser
Michael David Rose & Paul Dyer
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco.
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.
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.
All the Above
All the Above
Botanical Concepts ChicagoBotanical Concepts Chicago
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with 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.
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Hanson Fine BuildingHanson Fine Building
Glass-enclosed roof access, with Viking outdoor kitchen and dining area in foreground. Photo by Tom Crane.
Design ideas for a traditional roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia with a bbq area.
18th Ave City Homes
18th Ave City Homes
MB Architecture + InteriorsMB Architecture + Interiors
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Seattle with no cover.
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.
Wintergarten Köln
Wintergarten Köln
Studio PixelgoldStudio Pixelgold
Design ideas for a large urban roof rooftop terrace in Dusseldorf with a potted garden, no cover and all types of cover.

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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