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Scandinavian Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Hsiu's East London apartment
Hsiu's East London apartment
HomewingsHomewings
The lovely terrace of this East London home has been packed with character! The faux bamboo plants act as a clever screening to views of other flats and gives a sense of the jungle and greenery in the middle of London- we love it! The lovely compact dark grey table and chair makes it a perfect place to grow herbs and enjoy a cup of tea.
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Outdoor rooms were created in various strategic locations to provide gathering spaces for friends and family. Brazilian hardwood was chosen for it's durability and classic architecture with clean lines for this modern deck. Strategic placement provides direct site lines to the Hudson River in Piedmont. Photo Credit : Kristy Engels Carpenter : Joe Gambardella Landscape Designer : Meeka Van der Wal
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Insidesquad, incInsidesquad, inc
Design ideas for a large scandi roof terrace in New York with a roof extension.
2015 PNE Prize Home
2015 PNE Prize Home
Karoleena HomesKaroleena Homes
Large scandinavian roof terrace in Vancouver with a roof extension.
Scandinavian Inspired Wallingford New Construction
Scandinavian Inspired Wallingford New Construction
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Photo of a large scandinavian roof private and rooftop mixed railing terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
My Houzz casa Claudia & Emanuele
My Houzz casa Claudia & Emanuele
Cristina CusaniCristina Cusani
Cristina Cusani © Houzz 2019
Photo of a large scandi roof terrace in Naples with a pergola.
Terraza Barrio Salamanca
Terraza Barrio Salamanca
Emma Sánchez Miranda InteriorismoEmma Sánchez Miranda Interiorismo
Sofá realizado a medida en madera con almacenaje y colchoneta y cojines respaldo tapizado en blanco. Macetero integrado en la parte posterior del sofá con bambús. Mesa de centro en madera envejecida y sillón de madera y ratán
Queenscliff
Queenscliff
Lioli (Sydney) P/LLioli (Sydney) P/L
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian roof terrace in Sydney with a roof extension.
Solallén 11, Säro
Solallén 11, Säro
Svensk FastighetsförmedlingSvensk Fastighetsförmedling
Design ideas for a large scandi roof rooftop terrace in Stockholm with no cover.
Hsiu's East London apartment
Hsiu's East London apartment
HomewingsHomewings
The lovely terrace of this East London home has been packed with character! The faux bamboo plants act as a clever screening to views of other flats and gives a sense of the jungle and greenery in the middle of London- we love it! The lovely compact dark grey table and chair makes it a perfect place to grow herbs and enjoy a cup of tea.
Villa Råhøj
Villa Råhøj
C.F. MøllerC.F. Møller
Design ideas for a large scandi roof rooftop terrace in Aarhus with no cover and a potted garden.
Uggleberget 24
Uggleberget 24
Bjurfors GöteborgBjurfors Göteborg
Inspiration for a scandinavian roof rooftop terrace in Gothenburg with no cover.
Marina Banús - Marbella, Puerto Banús
Marina Banús - Marbella, Puerto Banús
LID, Linadela Interior DesignLID, Linadela Interior Design
Victor Grabarczyk
Medium sized scandi roof terrace in Malaga.
Skandinavisk Terrasse & Altan
Skandinavisk Terrasse & Altan
Medium sized scandinavian roof rooftop terrace in Other with no cover.
Dachterrasse
Dachterrasse
Studio FMStudio FM
This is an example of a large scandinavian roof terrace in Stuttgart with skirting.
Gamla Tyresövägen
Gamla Tyresövägen
Francos Corner ABFrancos Corner AB
This is an example of a scandi roof terrace in Stockholm with no cover.
My Houzz casa Claudia & Emanuele
My Houzz casa Claudia & Emanuele
Cristina CusaniCristina Cusani
Cristina Cusani © Houzz 2019
Large scandi roof terrace in Naples with a pergola.
The Baluster
The Baluster
Studio TrejoStudio Trejo
With a roof deck over-looking Washington DC
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi roof private terrace in Other.
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Outdoor rooms were created in various strategic locations to provide gathering spaces for friends and family. Brazilian hardwood was chosen for it's durability and classic architecture with clean lines for this modern deck. Strategic placement provides direct site lines to the Hudson River in Piedmont. Photo Credit : Kristy Engels Carpenter : Joe Gambardella
Central Park West
Central Park West
christophermichaelmyerschristophermichaelmyers
View from the living room to the outdoor space. Featuring ceramic tiles/pavers, teak furniture, lightweight chic planters, drought tolerant plantings and faux boxwood to cover the parapet.

Scandinavian 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 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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