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Camden Roof Terrace
Camden Roof Terrace
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in London with feature lighting.
Lewisham
Lewisham
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Small Project Big Impact award!
Photo of a contemporary courtyard terrace in London with feature lighting.
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and a custom decorative metal railing that connects to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
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Clapton Water Garden
Clapton Water Garden
Viriditas StudioViriditas Studio
This is an example of a contemporary terrace in London with fencing.
TimberTech
TimberTech
TimberTechTimberTech
Inspiration for a modern terrace in Chicago.
Residential Resort
Residential Resort
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in Dallas with a fire feature and a pergola.
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Terrace - Custom Planter Boxes, Bamboo Fence, West Elm Sec
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Terrace - Custom Planter Boxes, Bamboo Fence, West Elm Sec
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Cobble Hill, Brooklyn terrace features custom ipe planter boxes filled with bamboo and backed by a privacy screen of bamboo roll fencing. The furniture is the wood slat sectional from West Elm. All of the planters contain drip irrigation and automated low-voltage lighting. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Vivienda Vitale
Vivienda Vitale
vitale studiovitale studio
Ana Ferrero fotografía / ©Houzz España 2022
This is an example of an eclectic terrace in Other.
Large Auburn Lake Front Deck
Large Auburn Lake Front Deck
Zia Construction LLCZia Construction LLC
1200 Square Foot composite deck with flared stairs down to backyard and custom gazebo to be over the new hottub
Photo of an expansive nautical back terrace in Seattle with a pergola.
Faxon
Faxon
Euroline Steel WindowsEuroline Steel Windows
Photo of a contemporary terrace in Orange County with a pergola and feature lighting.
HILLTECH BEACH HOUSE
HILLTECH BEACH HOUSE
KC INTERIOR DESIGN LLCKC INTERIOR DESIGN LLC
Photo of a contemporary back terrace in San Diego with a pergola and a fire feature.
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Medium sized classic back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama
Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama
CDC WoodworkingCDC Woodworking
Greg Riegler
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Miami with a fire feature and no cover.
Cat Mountain View (Composite Deck)
Cat Mountain View (Composite Deck)
TimberTownTimberTown
This custom composite deck on Cat Mountain offers incredible views from every angle. Designed & built by Jim Odom at Archadeck Austin. Photo Credit: Kristian Alveo & TimberTown
NW Backyard Blues # 1
NW Backyard Blues # 1
EB Architecture + DesignEB Architecture + Design
the finished new deck and outdoor space.
Photo of a traditional terrace in Portland with fencing.
Upwey, backyard
Upwey, backyard
Melbourne DeckingMelbourne Decking
I handmade this door from an inspirational trip to India. I then installed the door and constructed the landscape around the door, fun project to do.
Inspiration for a romantic courtyard terrace in Melbourne.
TriBeCa, NYC Roof Garden: Deck, Bamboo Fence, Container Garden, Terrace, Planter
TriBeCa, NYC Roof Garden: Deck, Bamboo Fence, Container Garden, Terrace, Planter
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This TriBeCa, NYC contemporary roof garden terrace design features dark grey fiberglass planters holding azaleas and spiral topiary evergreens and contrast nicely with brown bamboo roll fencing, wood fence, and wood interlocking deck tiles. This rooftop terrace is located in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
SJM22
SJM22
CALMA estudio de arquitecturaCALMA estudio de arquitectura
Photo of a small traditional roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Valencia with feature lighting.

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.
Casa Modernista
Casa Modernista
Sans JardinersSans Jardiners
Photo of a classic terrace in Barcelona.
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