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Terrace with a Water Feature and a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Aqua Vita SpasAqua Vita Spas
This is an example of a traditional back terrace in Denver with a water feature and a pergola.
Built in Hot tub, Day Bed, and Fire pit
Built in Hot tub, Day Bed, and Fire pit
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
Expansive modern roof terrace in Chicago with a water feature and a pergola.
Wolfeboro Custom Home
Wolfeboro Custom Home
Kenwood BuildersKenwood Builders
HomeListingPhotography.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with a water feature and a pergola.
Atlanta Backyard Retreat
Atlanta Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The custom concrete water feature, with its smooth finish and Mexican beach pebble interior is a stunning focal point for the lower deck. The upper concrete basin of the water feature has a clean, stylish spillover that cascades into a lower basin creating peaceful, soothing sounds of falling water setting a Zen-like atmosphere for the entire deck.
Rustic Beverly Hills remodel
Rustic Beverly Hills remodel
Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Perfect for a lovely get together.
Inspiration for a large back terrace in Los Angeles with a water feature and a pergola.
Liquid Light Timbertech deck & Hardscape w custom waterfall privacy wall
Liquid Light Timbertech deck & Hardscape w custom waterfall privacy wall
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
The water fall turns this privacy wall from a necessity that increases privacy into a visual and audible focal point of the living space detracting from the neighboring houses and the traffic in front of the house. Both the vase and the water fall are lit to give the illusion of liquid light with stunning effect
Villa "vis-à-vis"
Villa "vis-à-vis"
hdg Architekten BDAhdg Architekten BDA
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with a water feature and a pergola.
Upper East Side Semi-Formal
Upper East Side Semi-Formal
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized modern back ground level mixed railing terrace in New York with a water feature and a pergola.
Chelsea Creek Penthouse Roof Terrace
Chelsea Creek Penthouse Roof Terrace
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Chelsea Creek is the pinnacle of sophisticated living, these penthouse collection gardens, featuring stunning contemporary exteriors are London’s most elegant new dockside development, by St George Central London, they are due to be built in Autumn 2014 Following on from the success of her stunning contemporary Rooftop Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Patricia Fox was commissioned by St George to design a series of rooftop gardens for their Penthouse Collection in London. Working alongside Tara Bernerd who has designed the interiors, and Broadway Malyon Architects, Patricia and her team have designed a series of London rooftop gardens, which although individually unique, have an underlying design thread, which runs throughout the whole series, providing a unified scheme across the development. Inspiration was taken from both the architecture of the building, and from the interiors, and Aralia working as Landscape Architects developed a series of Mood Boards depicting materials, features, art and planting. This groundbreaking series of London rooftop gardens embraces the very latest in garden design, encompassing quality natural materials such as corten steel, granite and shot blasted glass, whilst introducing contemporary state of the art outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, water features and green walls. Garden Art also has a key focus within these London gardens, with the introduction of specially commissioned pieces for stone sculptures and unique glass art. The linear hard landscape design, with fluid rivers of under lit glass, relate beautifully to the linearity of the canals below. The design for the soft landscaping schemes were challenging – the gardens needed to be relatively low maintenance, they needed to stand up to the harsh environment of a London rooftop location, whilst also still providing seasonality and all year interest. The planting scheme is linear, and highly contemporary in nature, evergreen planting provides all year structure and form, with warm rusts and burnt orange flower head’s providing a splash of seasonal colour, complementary to the features throughout. Finally, an exquisite lighting scheme has been designed by Lighting IQ to define and enhance the rooftop spaces, and to provide beautiful night time lighting which provides the perfect ambiance for entertaining and relaxing in. Aralia worked as Landscape Architects working within a multi-disciplinary consultant team which included Architects, Structural Engineers, Cost Consultants and a range of sub-contractors.
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Houston with a pergola and a water feature.
Large Tustin Pool Deck
Large Tustin Pool Deck
OC Deck & PatioOC Deck & Patio
Large 1800 sf multi-level deck with open beam patio cover. Using Azek Mahogany PVC decking fastened with Camo hidden fastening system. Double picture frame border. Custom stainless steel cable railings. Multiple stairs provide access from all sides
Water Valley
Water Valley
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Lindgren Landscape
Large classic back terrace in Denver with a water feature and a pergola.
The Penthouse at Pear Tree Street
The Penthouse at Pear Tree Street
Robert TobinRobert Tobin
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof terrace in London with a water feature and a pergola.
McSwain Pergola
McSwain Pergola
Bennett Construction CompanyBennett Construction Company
Robyn Smith
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Other with a water feature and a pergola.
Santa Fe Retreat
Santa Fe Retreat
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2009 Robert Reck. All Rights Reserved.
This is an example of a large back terrace in Albuquerque with a water feature and a pergola.
Santa Fe Retreat
Santa Fe Retreat
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2009 Robert Reck. All Rights Reserved.
Inspiration for a large back terrace in Albuquerque with a water feature and a pergola.
Montana Modern
Montana Modern
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Modern Montana in Afton Minnesota by James McNeal & Angela Liesmaki-DeCoux, Architects and Designers at JMAD - James McNeal Architecture & Design. Detailed, creative architecture firm specializing in enduring artistry & high-end luxury commercial & residential design. Architectural photography, architect portfolio. Dream house inspiration, custom homes, mansion, luxurious lifestyle. Rustic lodge vibe, sustainable. Front exterior entrance, reclaimed wood, metal roofs & siding. Connection with the outdoors, biophilic, natural materials.Outdoor living spaces, outdoor dining area, grilling area, outdoor kitchen, backyard pool, trout pond, fishing pond, dream backyard, patio, deck, indoor-outdoor living.
Hayden Haven
Hayden Haven
Clearwater Summit GroupClearwater Summit Group
Clearwater Summit Group, Inc.
Photo of a rustic terrace in Seattle with a water feature and a pergola.
Clarington Urban Resort
Clarington Urban Resort
Paradisaic Building Group Inc.Paradisaic Building Group Inc.
Intimate Hot Tub area. Cedar privacy all around with louvres to control wind and privacy levels. Hot tub sunken in the PVC deck with accent colour step built to cover removable hatch to access pump. WRC multi tiered pergola covering. LED accent lights on posts. Designed by Benjamin Shelley of Paradisaic Creative Decks RAD Photography
La Divina
La Divina
Pedro Ojeda, ArquitectoPedro Ojeda, Arquitecto
Rooftop Garden with swimming pool and deck
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Other with a water feature and a pergola.

Terrace with a Water Feature and a Pergola 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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