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Small Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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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 madera y patas de metal de comedor con silla y banco de madera rústico. Maceteros con flores y toldos de pared
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Tony Woods
Small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London 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.
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.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Photo of a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Hertfordshire with a fire feature.
Built Green Ravenna DADU
Built Green Ravenna DADU
Mighty House ConstructionMighty House Construction
photos by Brian Hartman
Small modern roof terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.
Small classic roof terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Silverado Addition
Silverado Addition
InchoateInchoate
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
This third-floor master bathroom opens out onto a treetop deck with views of the MInneapolis skyline. Photo by David J. Turner
This is an example of a small classic roof terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Rooftop Sauna
Rooftop Sauna
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
The industrious clients came to us with dreams of a new garage structure to provide a home for all of their passions. The design came together around a three car garage with room for a micro-brewery, workshop and bicycle storage – all attached to the house via a new three season porch – and a native prairie landscape and sauna structure on the roof. Designed by Jody McGuire Photographed by Corey Gaffer
Contemporary Outdoor Roof Top with Skyline View
Contemporary Outdoor Roof Top with Skyline View
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Outdoor Love Seat, Lounge Chairs, and Cocktail Table, Built-In Benches - Designed by Adam Miller
This is an example of a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Little Richardson
Little Richardson
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Stylish Adele outdoor setting by @stylecraft, pots from @gardenofeden, beautifully stocked fridge by client!
This is an example of a small urban roof rooftop terrace in Melbourne with no cover and a bbq area.
Venice Beach House
Venice Beach House
JENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGNJENNIFER GIERSBROOK INTERIOR DESIGN
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.
Design ideas for a small classic roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
modern retreat
modern retreat
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This small modern rooftop was a challenge to design as we wanted to give the client the feel of an open design but also give them rooms with comfort. This project contains a kitchen with fridge, grill, stove top, and storage. kitchen table Water-jet cut panels, small grassy area, lounge area with one of our custom fire tables and a 360 deg rotating sail shade and custom planter counterweight. Don Maldonado
Glynallyn Terrace
Glynallyn Terrace
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Partial view of an eclectic rooftop terrace inspired by world travelers of the 19th century.
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Commercial: Rooftop cabanas, Arlo Hotels Wynwood, Miami, FL
Commercial: Rooftop cabanas, Arlo Hotels Wynwood, Miami, FL
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
The team was challenged by the Arlo Hotel Wynwood to maximize the luxurious feel of its resort cabanas. To achieve this, each pool cabana was designed with a custom Azenco R-Shade fixed roof pergola. Azenco designers engineered a new style of privacy wall that opens and closes manually with added flexibility to the fixed-roof design. This innovation facilitates the tropical breeze when open and provides privacy when closed. These cabanas are perfect for architects and contractors seeking a professional yet luxurious atmosphere.
Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden
Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden
Jean Brooks LandscapesJean Brooks Landscapes
This garden takes advantage of the chimney tops and attics spaces of the urban landscape of the Back Bay- we refer to it as "Mary-Poppinsville". Split in to two areas- seating and dinning/cooking. shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles including: herbs, tomatoes, The client is a gourmet chef and uses the foods in his cooking. With limited space, the most popular edible plants that clients ask for are tomatoes and herbs because the herbs can be used in daily cooking and theres nothing to compare to the homegrown tomato. Where space is generous, we also plant blueberries strawberries, raspberries, lettuces, peppers.
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Holzterrassen
Holzterrassen
FreiraumgestalterFreiraumgestalter
Small contemporary roof terrace in Frankfurt with 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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