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Small Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design
Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover.
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.
Small classic roof terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Hot Tub Retreat
Hot Tub Retreat
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Hot Tub with Modern Pergola, Tropical Hardwood Decking and Fence Screening, Built-in Kitchen with Concrete countertop, Outdoor Seating, Lighting Designed by Adam Miller
Espace de vie de la terrasse
Espace de vie de la terrasse
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof private and rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with an awning.
Modern Bucktown Rooftop
Modern Bucktown Rooftop
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
Modern rooftop deck designed and installed by Rooftopia. Outdoor living spaces, gorgeous custom kitchen, privacy screens and a one of a kind steel pergola
Warren Street Deck in Tribeca
Warren Street Deck in Tribeca
Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet DesignerLena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer
Lena Lalvani
Design ideas for a small bohemian roof terrace in New York with no cover.
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
Brooklyn Roof Deck
Brooklyn Roof Deck
HuntergreenHuntergreen
Design ideas for a small modern roof terrace in New York with a potted garden.
Queen Anne Upper Deck
Queen Anne Upper Deck
UserUser
Trio of matching containers in a tropical design.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired roof terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
Innis Arden Master Suite
Innis Arden Master Suite
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Deck from the master bedroom. Design: H2D Architecture + Design Chad Coleman Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Chelsea Creek London Roof Terrace
Chelsea Creek London Roof Terrace
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Chelsea Creek is the pinnacle of sophisticated living, these penthouse collection gardens, featuring stunning contemporary exteriors are London’s most elegant new dockside development, by St George Central London, they are due to be built in Autumn 2014 Following on from the success of her stunning contemporary Rooftop Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Patricia Fox was commissioned by St George to design a series of rooftop gardens for their Penthouse Collection in London. Working alongside Tara Bernerd who has designed the interiors, and Broadway Malyon Architects, Patricia and her team have designed a series of London rooftop gardens, which although individually unique, have an underlying design thread, which runs throughout the whole series, providing a unified scheme across the development. Inspiration was taken from both the architecture of the building, and from the interiors, and Aralia working as Landscape Architects developed a series of Mood Boards depicting materials, features, art and planting. This groundbreaking series of London rooftop gardens embraces the very latest in garden design, encompassing quality natural materials such as corten steel, granite and shot blasted glass, whilst introducing contemporary state of the art outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, water features and green walls. Garden Art also has a key focus within these London gardens, with the introduction of specially commissioned pieces for stone sculptures and unique glass art. The linear hard landscape design, with fluid rivers of under lit glass, relate beautifully to the linearity of the canals below. The design for the soft landscaping schemes were challenging – the gardens needed to be relatively low maintenance, they needed to stand up to the harsh environment of a London rooftop location, whilst also still providing seasonality and all year interest. The planting scheme is linear, and highly contemporary in nature, evergreen planting provides all year structure and form, with warm rusts and burnt orange flower head’s providing a splash of seasonal colour, complementary to the features throughout. Finally, an exquisite lighting scheme has been designed by Lighting IQ to define and enhance the rooftop spaces, and to provide beautiful night time lighting which provides the perfect ambiance for entertaining and relaxing in. Aralia worked as Landscape Architects working within a multi-disciplinary consultant team which included Architects, Structural Engineers, Cost Consultants and a range of sub-contractors. Copyright St George Plc
Louvered Roof System
Louvered Roof System
Majestic OutdoorMajestic Outdoor
Smart Pergola Louvered Roof System Installed to Cover Deck to provide protection from the elements. Louvered Roof lets you control the amount of Light or Shade on your deck. Louvers Open and close to Regulate Sun and Air Flow.
Mission Hills Residence
Mission Hills Residence
Carl Pallini LLCCarl Pallini LLC
Maha Comianos
Photo of a small contemporary roof terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Rooftop Deck Bench Sotrange
Rooftop Deck Bench Sotrange
CharmscapesCharmscapes
This compact rooftop deck features dry storage under all the benches and a built-in cooler.
Photo of a small classic roof metal railing terrace in Baltimore with no cover and a fire feature.
DC Roof Deck & Planter Wall
DC Roof Deck & Planter Wall
ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLCARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC
http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the benches, overhead screening and plant wall. Photography: michael k. wilkinson
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Hertfordshire with a fire feature.
Hot Tub Retreat
Hot Tub Retreat
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Chicago garage roof deck with ipe decking, concrete counter, cedar pergola, tempered glass panels and firepit.
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Hollywood Rooftop Deck
Hollywood Rooftop Deck
Peggy Odita-Hodel Interior DesignPeggy Odita-Hodel Interior Design
Turning an unusable rooftop space into an entertainer's paradise.
This is an example of a small contemporary roof terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
The Garden Trellis CompanyThe Garden Trellis Company
The Garden Trellis Co.
Small classic roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.

Small 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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