Scandinavian Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

Eine gemütliche Sitzecke mit Decken, Kissen und Pflanzen im Außenbereich wurde geschaffen, um den goldenen Herbst in vollen Zügen genießen zu können.

Pergola sur le toit

EVA PALKOVA ARCHITECTE

Adrien DUQUESNEL
Inspiration for a scandinavian roof rooftop terrace in Rennes with a potted garden and a pergola.

大和田の家

関本竜太｜リオタデザイン

写真：新澤一平
Photo of a scandi courtyard terrace in Other with no cover.

Atypisk Typesommerhus

Novaform Arkitekterne

EBK HUSE a/s
This is an example of a scandinavian back terrace in Copenhagen with an outdoor shower.

Woodstock Decks

Material Design Build

We built the deck with STK-grade cedar that continuously wrap the sides and risers. Railings are 1" copper piping.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian back terrace in New York with no cover.

Luxury summerhouse in Denmark

Busy Bees Photography

Jason Vosper
Scandi terrace in Miami.

APPARTAMENTO GP5

Desearq Studio

Photo of a scandi terrace in Milan.

Lilienhoff's billeder

LILIENHOFF

Photo of a scandinavian terrace in Odense.

mysa展示場

昭和住宅株式会社　岡山支店

Design ideas for a scandinavian terrace in Other with feature lighting.

Cranley House

Concept 8 Architects

Scandi terrace in Surrey.

House on Sunset Ridge

Resolution: 4 Architecture

Photographer: © Resolution: 4 Architecture
Scandi roof rooftop terrace in New York.

Georgetown Ave Garden by Growsgreen

Growsgreen Landscape Design

Growsgreen Landscape Design, photo by Caitlin Atkinson.
Inspiration for a scandi terrace in San Francisco.

Inspirasjon

Enkelrum Norge

Inspiration for a scandi terrace in Other.

Croxted Road - Dulwich

Chris Snook

Photo: Chris Snook © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a scandinavian terrace in London.

Appartement avec terrasse

Juliette Breton

Appartement contemporain et épuré. Mobilier scandinave an matériaux naturels. Terrasse en Ipé, croisillons en pin pour les plantes grimpantes. Des plantes en pot habillent les angles. Fauteuils Acapulco

Sommerhus

Superwood

Arkitekt: Baks Arkitekter, Risskov
Design ideas for a scandi terrace in Esbjerg.

Solallén 11, Säro

Svensk Fastighetsförmedling

Design ideas for a large scandi roof rooftop terrace in Stockholm with no cover.

044流山Tさんの家

アトリエ137 | atelier137 Architectural Design Office

Scandinavian terrace in Other.

QvarseBo

Leo Qvarsebo

Taket och altanen binds samman till en gemensam terrass. Den används för matlagning, lek, sol och klättring. The house and the roof are tied together to a common terrace. It is used for cooking, playing , swimming and climbing. Åke Eson Lindman, www.lindmanphotography.com

Woodstock Decks

Material Design Build

We built the deck with STK-grade cedar that continuously wrap the sides and risers. Railings are 1" copper piping.
Design ideas for a large scandinavian back terrace in New York with no cover.

Scandinavian Green 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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