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Terrace with a Potted Garden and a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors
Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors
Tom Ralston ConcreteTom Ralston Concrete
Nooks and Crannies at the DeBernardo pool and back yard that offer a handsome wooden shade structure outside of the piano room; Stone Columns surrounded with Mexican La Paz pebbles, Japanese Maple and Fern that take advantage of the shady areas as well as the planter line up with a 3" precast concrete cap in the foreground and thicker 6" concrete cast in place planter caps heading toward the vineyards. John Luhn
Penthouse in Bonn von Studio 1073
Penthouse in Bonn von Studio 1073
Annika Feuss FotografieAnnika Feuss Fotografie
Annika Feuss Fotografie
Photo of a modern roof rooftop terrace in Cologne with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Raised deck and floating stairway
Raised deck and floating stairway
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
Secure storage
Photo of a large modern back terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a roof extension.
City Beach
City Beach
Residential AttitudesResidential Attitudes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Perth with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Blue Coat Lane
Blue Coat Lane
Vita Design GroupVita Design Group
Photo of a contemporary terrace in New York with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Photo of an expansive classic roof terrace in Birmingham with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Masia rural
Masia rural
BCA Interiors SLBCA Interiors SL
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back terrace in Barcelona with a roof extension and a potted garden.
Gartenlaube
Gartenlaube
Thomas Becker Architekten GmbH/ BDAThomas Becker Architekten GmbH/ BDA
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Other with a potted garden and a roof extension.
La Smart Home
La Smart Home
Conception DomotiqueConception Domotique
Inspiration for a contemporary back terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a roof extension.
TREX roof deck and vintage cedar railings and pannel
TREX roof deck and vintage cedar railings and pannel
Imagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & CloturesImagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & Clotures
Photo of a medium sized traditional roof terrace in Montreal with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Eco House Extension Northcote
Eco House Extension Northcote
Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back terrace in Melbourne with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Acton Island Boathouse
Acton Island Boathouse
Sustain Design Architects Inc.Sustain Design Architects Inc.
Architecture: Trevor McIvor Construction Management: Trevor McIvor
This is an example of a medium sized rustic terrace in Toronto with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Une maison Bois design et confortable
Une maison Bois design et confortable
IGC ConstructionIGC Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Bordeaux with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Pewaukee Deck Remodel with Screen Porch
Pewaukee Deck Remodel with Screen Porch
Advantage Design + RemodelAdvantage Design + Remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Milwaukee with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Foto d'interni attico Vigonza (PD)
Foto d'interni attico Vigonza (PD)
Valentina Bozzato Interior Design & PhotographyValentina Bozzato Interior Design & Photography
Ph. Valentina Bozzato
Contemporary terrace in Other with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Casa Piazzola
Casa Piazzola
Ideal WorkIdeal Work
Design ideas for a large modern terrace in Venice with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Magic old house in the mountains, Mallorca 2016
Magic old house in the mountains, Mallorca 2016
Oksana VladiOksana Vladi
Oksana Krichman
Medium sized mediterranean back terrace in Other with a potted garden and a roof extension.
S. 5th Street
S. 5th Street
Dillar Schwartz, MCNE, RealtorDillar Schwartz, MCNE, Realtor
twisttours.com
Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Austin with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Platform House
Platform House
studioplusthreestudioplusthree
Brett Boardman
Design ideas for a medium sized modern roof first floor terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Red Hawk
Red Hawk
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Imbue Design
This is an example of an expansive modern back terrace in Salt Lake City with a potted garden and a roof extension.

Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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