Terrace with a Fire Feature and a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

Okanagan Lakeside Residence

MQN Architects & MQN Interiors

Medium sized modern roof terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature and a roof extension.

30 - Park City, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Photo of a large rustic back terrace in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Exterior Covered Deck Renovation - 2014

Kaufman Construction Design and Build

Beautiful deck renovation with beautiful landscaping and fire piece.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland

Home Designs Northwest

This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Full Home Remodel

Pearl Remodeling

This house was only 1,100 SF with 2 bedrooms and one bath. In this project we added 600SF making it 4+3 and remodeled the entire house. The house now has amazing polished concrete floors, modern kitchen with a huge island and many contemporary features all throughout.

Hanging Out In The Trees

CG&S Design-Build

dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Austin with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Palm Deck

XMT Construction Ltd.

Large Trex Transcend "island mist" curved deck with fire table and palm trees.
This is an example of an expansive modern back terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Covered Deck with Fireplace

KNK Construction, LLC

BrandonCPhoto
Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in Baltimore with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Whiteside Lodge

MossCreek

Designed by MossCreek, this beautiful timber frame home includes signature MossCreek style elements such as natural materials, expression of structure, elegant rustic design, and perfect use of space in relation to build site. Photo by Mark Smith

San Francisco Telegraph Hill

Indivar Sivanathan

Glass-walled patio with succulents. LIGHTING: Kim Cladas Lighting and Design PHOTO: Indivar Sivanathan Photo & Design
Inspiration for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature, a roof extension and all types of cover.

Custom European Entertaining Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This luxurious European Romantic design utilizes a high contrast color palette. The cathedral ceiling with wood beams continues from the living room out to the deck area and overlooks the lake. Here the owner can enjoy cooking dinner on the outdoor grill, watch sports on the outdoor TV and enjoy a glass of wine by the outdoor fireplace! Check out the concealed TV! It can be closed and secured when not in use! Photo Credit: Jackson Studios

Koplinhagen

Ryan Group Architects

View Terrace. Photo by Jeff Freeman.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Sacramento with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Gulf View Construction Watercolor Florida

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Design ideas for a classic back terrace in New Orleans with a fire feature and a roof extension.

The Four Seasons

Northern Woodworking, Inc.

It takes a special design to enjoy an outdoor space in Pittsburgh for all four seasons, and this project nailed it! This covered deck is directly off the kitchen, framing the picturesque rolling hills. This design was fully loaded with built-in heaters, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a custom built-in grill, and one of a kind live edge cherry drink ledges.

Rustic Private Lodge

Hamish Anderson Custom Homes

Rustic terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Renson Lamellendach

Huber GmbH - Mein Lebensgefühl

Lamellendach Eine innovative, modular aufgebaute Terrassenüberdachung mit Lamellendach, die mit einem windfest integriegter - je nach Wunsch - Senkrechtmarkise, Schiebewände aus Glas, Schiebeläden oder einer Kombination dieser Optionen an den Seiten geschlossen werden kann.

Two tier deck with stone fireplace

Stump's Decks and Porches

Open roof over AZEK deck allows for breezy outdoor experience.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Circular Fire-Pit Deck

Miles Deck Construction

a cozy nook to sit back and enjoy a fire on a crisp fall night.
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Philadelphia with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Enclosed Deck – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Enclosed elevated deck with bead board ceiling, fireplace, and fan. Photography by Spacecrafting
Photo of a large classic back terrace in Minneapolis with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Midvale Courtyard House

Bruns Architecture

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Milwaukee with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Terrace with a Fire Feature and a Roof Extension 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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