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Side and Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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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.
Al fresco dining
Al fresco dining
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Sit in the dappled shade and enjoy a relaxed lunch with friends on this London roof top.
Photo of a farmhouse roof terrace in London with feature lighting.
Islington
Islington
Staging-SpaceStaging-Space
Inspiration for a contemporary roof glass railing terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Whites Grounds
Whites Grounds
Guarnieri ArchitectsGuarnieri Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a roof extension.
4-Season Roof Garden
4-Season Roof Garden
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a bar area.
Bucktown Rooftop Living
Bucktown Rooftop Living
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
An intimate park-like setting with low-maintenance materials replaced an aging wooden rooftop deck at this Bucktown home. Three distinct spaces create a full outdoor experience, starting with a landscaped dining area surrounded by large trees and greenery. The illusion is that of a secret garden rather than an urban rooftop deck. A sprawling green area is the perfect spot to soak in the summer sun or play an outdoor game. In the front is the main entertainment area, fully outfitted with a louvered roof, fire table, and built-in seating. The space maintains the atmosphere of a garden with shrubbery and flowers. It’s the ideal place to host friends and family with a custom kitchen that is complete with a Big Green Egg and an outdoor television.
Un patio de ville
Un patio de ville
UserUser
Un projet de patio urbain en pein centre de Nantes. Un petit havre de paix désormais, élégant et dans le soucis du détail. Du bois et de la pierre comme matériaux principaux. Un éclairage différencié mettant en valeur les végétaux est mis en place.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Photo of a large modern roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Ático en Angelita Cavero
Ático en Angelita Cavero
Mireya FernándezMireya Fernández
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Madrid with a potted garden and an awning.
verlängertes wohnzimmer
verlängertes wohnzimmer
gruenhoch3 - ideen für ein leben im freiengruenhoch3 - ideen für ein leben im freien
andreas buchberger
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Other with a water feature.
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
West 70th St. Upper West Side, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in New York with no cover and a potted garden.
West Village Custom Roof Deck with Planter Boxes and Fence
West Village Custom Roof Deck with Planter Boxes and Fence
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden in Manhattan's West Village features custom fencing with built-in lighting, ipe planter boxes, deck tiles, a shade sail, and black fiberglass planters. Container plantings for this NYC terrace design include bamboo, ornamental grasses, hydrangea trees, purple coneflower, weigela, creeping Jenny, and heathers. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Printers Alley Loft Deck
Printers Alley Loft Deck
Hunter DesignHunter Design
Traditional roof terrace in Nashville with a pergola.
A Lakeview Roof Deck Lounge
A Lakeview Roof Deck Lounge
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Terrasse Vilvoorde - Belgium - Terrassendielen
Terrasse Vilvoorde - Belgium - Terrassendielen
CedralCedral
Sie denken darüber nach, daheim eine Terrasse zu errichten oder die bestehende Terrasse von Grund auf zu erneuern? Dann sind Sie hier genau richtig – Cedral Terrasse ist eine starke Option für jeden Bauherren, der höchste Ansprüche an Produktqualität, Verarbeitung und Optik hat.
Terrasse Vilvoorde - Belgium - Terrassendielen
Terrasse Vilvoorde - Belgium - Terrassendielen
CedralCedral
Dadurch sind sie formstabil und verziehen sich nicht, unabhängig von der Witterung. Sie heizen sich bei Sonneneinstrahlung nicht auf, was empfindlichen Füßen entgegenkommt.
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Expansive modern roof rooftop glass railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
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.

Side and 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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