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Small Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Entry Stairway on a Slope
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Design ideas for a small rustic back terrace in Denver with a potted garden and no cover.
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.
Contemporary Terrace
Contemporary Terrace
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in London with a potted garden and a pergola.
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Projects
Urbaniak Construction, LLCUrbaniak Construction, LLC
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Orange County with a potted garden and no cover.
Hindley & Co - Rear facade
Hindley & Co - Rear facade
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
The existing courtyard was decontaminated and covered with decking and flagstone paving. The rear wall of the house opens up for indoor outdoor living.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
The Urban Gardener LLCThe Urban Gardener LLC
Boxleaf Honeysuckle and Black Sweet Potato Vine.
Photo of a small eclectic back terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in London with a potted garden and a pergola.
North Ranch IPE deck
North Ranch IPE deck
Beyond Decks, Inc.Beyond Decks, Inc.
IPE planters
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Kensington Apartment
Kensington Apartment
Kia DesignsKia Designs
Anna Stathaki
Small eclectic side terrace in London with no cover and a potted garden.
Contemporary Decked Garden
Contemporary Decked Garden
Pippa Schofield Garden DesignPippa Schofield Garden Design
Pippa Schofield
This is an example of a small classic terrace in London with a potted garden.
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
YourDeckBuilder.comYourDeckBuilder.com
Photo of a small classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
Lobster Boat Residence
Lobster Boat Residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The modern Roof Deck designed by chadbourne + doss architects takes advantage of water views. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Photo of a small modern roof first floor terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
SJW FuturePOD
SJW FuturePOD
St James WhittingSt James Whitting
Marian Riabic
This is an example of a small contemporary side terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Private balcony Hudson Yards utilizing ipe planters, ipe benches, ipe decking, and ipe pergola.
Inspiration for a small contemporary terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
Downtown Delight - 16th floor Rooftop Terrace
Downtown Delight - 16th floor Rooftop Terrace
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a potted garden.
Brooklyn Roof Deck
Brooklyn Roof Deck
HuntergreenHuntergreen
Design ideas for a small modern roof terrace in New York with a potted garden.
Extension de la chambre
Extension de la chambre
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Photo of a small contemporary roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small traditional roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.
Fall Creek Residence
Fall Creek Residence
EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.
Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Ward + Blake Architects Paul Warchol Photography
Small rustic back terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
YourDeckBuilder.comYourDeckBuilder.com
Design ideas for a small traditional back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.

Small Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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