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Penthouse Terrace Pergola with Waterproof Louvred Roof
Penthouse Terrace Pergola with Waterproof Louvred Roof
Urban SkiesUrban Skies
This penthouse apartment situated in the heart of the capitol demanded a stunning and inviting roof garden to really give the client a stunning outside space in the ultimate Urban setting. Working with the Landscaper, we helped develop this amazing covered seating pergola. The design incorporated an extruded aluminium framework with motorised aluminium louvres to give the client shade control but to give the space weather protection. We then included remote operated LED perimeter lighting within the roof along with an integrated heater.
Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop glass railing terrace in London with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Notting Hill, West London
Notting Hill, West London
Adolfo Harrison GardensAdolfo Harrison Gardens
Photo by Andreas von Einsiedel einsiedel.com
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Bondian Living StoreBondian Living Store
Medium sized mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Other with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck
Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
Modern pergola on Chicago rooftop deck. Minimal materials used and clean lines define the space and pergola. Lounge seating under retractable mesh shade panels on a track system. Roof deck materials are composite and built on frame system. Contemporary rooftop deck. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley
Roof top deck
Roof top deck
MB Design & BuildMB Design & Build
deck and patio design
Photo of a large classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
Residential Rooftop Lounge in Lincoln Park with Renson Louvered Pergolas
Residential Rooftop Lounge in Lincoln Park with Renson Louvered Pergolas
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
This expansive outdoor deck and garden is the ultimate in luxury entertaining, lounging, dining and includes amenities for shade, a vegetable garden, outdoor seating, outdoor dining, grilling and a glass enclosure with heaters to get the most enjoyment and extended use year round. Rooftopia incorporated multiple customized Renson pergolas into the central dining and lounge areas. Each of three Renson pergola systems and their unique features are controlled with the touch of a button. The motorized overhead louvers can be enjoyed open or fully closed to provide shade and a waterproof cover. Each pergola has integrated dimmable LED lighting in the roof blades or louvers. The seating and lounge area was designed with gorgeous modern furnishings and a luxurious fire table. The lounge area can be fully enclosed by sliding glass panels around its walls, to capture the heat from the fire table and integrated Renson heaters. A privacy and shade screen can also be retractable at the west to offer another layer of protection from the intensity of the setting sun. The lounges also feature an integrated sound system and mobile TV cabinet so the space can be used year round to stay warm and cozy while watching a movie or a football game. The outdoor kitchen and dining area features appliances by Hestan and highly customized concrete countertops with matching shelves mounted on the wall. The aluminum cabinets are custom made by Urban Bonfire and feature accessories for storing kitchen items like dishes, appliances, beverages, an ice maker and receptacles for recycling and refuse. The Renson pergola over the dining area also integrates a set of sliding loggia panels to offer a modern backdrop, add privacy and block the sun. Rooftopia partnered with the talented Derek Lerner for original artwork that was transformed into a large-scale mural, and with the help of Chicago Sign Systems, the artwork was enlarged, printed and installed as one full wall of the penthouse. This artwork is truly a special part of the design. Rooftopia customized the design of the planter boxes in partnership with ORE Designs to streamline the look and finish of the metal planter containers. Many of the planter boxes also have toe kick lighting to improve the evening ambiance. Several large planters are home to birch trees, ornamental grasses, annual flowers and the design incorporates containers for seasonal vegetables and an herb garden. Our teams partnered with Architects, Structural engineers, electricians, plumbers and sound engineers to upgrade the roof to support the pergola systems, integrate lighting and appliances, an automatic watering system and outdoor sound systems. This large residential roof deck required a multi year development, permitting and installation timeline, proving that the best things are worth the wait.
Rooftop Hot Tub Sanctuary
Rooftop Hot Tub Sanctuary
Bullfrog SpasBullfrog Spas
We had the pleasure of adding a hot tub to this home in Daybreak, UT.
Design ideas for a small traditional roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with a pergola.
Penthouse Terrasse
Penthouse Terrasse
Ekvard Baar Garden DesignEkvard Baar Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Cologne with a potted garden.
Project | Penthouse
Project | Penthouse
flauraflaura
We were approached by renowned property developers to design a rooftop terrace for a luxury penthouse let in a prime London location. The contemporary penthouse wraps around a compact box terrace that offers breathtaking views of the cityscape. Our design extends the interior aesthetic outdoors to harmonise both spaces and create the ultimate open-plan indoor-outdoor setting.
Retractable Canopy, Cincinnati
Retractable Canopy, Cincinnati
ShadeFXShadeFX
ShadeFX customized a 10’ x 16’ shade structure and manual retractable canopy for a rooftop terrace in Cincinnati. The sleek black frame matches seamlessly with the renovation while protecting the homeowners from the afternoon sun.
Penthouse Rooftop - Outdoor Dining
Penthouse Rooftop - Outdoor Dining
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
This Lincoln Park penthouse house has a rooftop that features a kitchen and outdoor dining for nine. The dining table is a live edge wood table.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen.
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Chelsea
Chelsea
Elizabeth Stuart DesignElizabeth Stuart Design
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Charleston with no cover and fencing.
Fruitful Roof Deck
Fruitful Roof Deck
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Shaded nook perfect for a beach read. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Design ideas for a classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
Bluwaters 2
Bluwaters 2
Schemacraft Interiors Pte LtdSchemacraft Interiors Pte Ltd
Tacman Photography
World-inspired roof rooftop terrace in Singapore with a potted garden and a pergola.
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.
Outdoor Treasures
Outdoor Treasures
West Village GCWest Village GC
Peter Murdock
Contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.

Rooftop 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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