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Terrace with a Water Feature and a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Islington
Islington
Staging-SpaceStaging-Space
Inspiration for a contemporary roof glass railing terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Entertainment Deck with Pergola
Entertainment Deck with Pergola
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
This photo is from one of our award-winning projects. The deck serves as a transition area between the house and patio, and features an overhead pergola supported by four large columns... Photo courtesy of Frank Gensheimer, Montclair New Jersey
Notting Hill, West London
Notting Hill, West London
Adolfo Harrison GardensAdolfo Harrison Gardens
Photo by Andreas von Einsiedel einsiedel.com
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Un patio de ville
Un patio de ville
UserUser
Un projet de patio urbain en pein centre de Nantes. Un petit havre de paix désormais, élégant et dans le soucis du détail. Du bois et de la pierre comme matériaux principaux. Un éclairage différencié mettant en valeur les végétaux est mis en place.
Rooftop Party Garden
Rooftop Party Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
Shoreline Dwelling
Shoreline Dwelling
Murdough DesignMurdough Design
Chuck Choi Architectural Photography
This is an example of a rustic terrace in Boston with a potted garden and a roof extension.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Photo of a large modern roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Old Town Charm
Old Town Charm
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Photo of a traditional terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
SPANISH REMODEL
SPANISH REMODEL
UserUser
On top of the hill, a raised deck was created for outdoor dining. We are fortunate in Southern California to have beautiful weather year round, which makes dining al fresco a pleasure. Here, you can imagine yourself enjoying dinner from your new kitchen.
Back deck off of the kitchen
Back deck off of the kitchen
Achla DesignsAchla Designs
This deck creates an easy flow from the kitchen, outdoors to the deck then the patio, then the garden. Without a railing, it feels like a "raft" floating above the patio and lush greenery of this terraced yard. Made from locally sourced black locust wood and cedar, with steps of granite curb stones salvaged from a New Hampshire highway. The shelves were designed to create open screening from a neighbors yard and driveway and house a changing collection of small plants, artifacts, and stones.
Patio Planters
Patio Planters
Deco PlantersDeco Planters
Taupe Planter
Medium sized traditional back terrace in New York with no cover and a potted garden.
Viareggio, 2016
Viareggio, 2016
Piergiorgio CorradinPiergiorgio Corradin
piergiorgio corradin fotografo
This is an example of an expansive contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Florence with a potted garden and an awning.
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
ShoootinShoootin
Robert Ferdinand
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Large contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with a potted garden.
TimberTech Deck with Benches & Flower Boxes - Archadeck of Chicagoland
TimberTech Deck with Benches & Flower Boxes - Archadeck of Chicagoland
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Floating benches offer additional seating while saving space on this charming low maintenance TimberTech deck. Built-in flower boxes and white vinyl rails complete the look. ~ Glenview, IL
Extension bois
Extension bois
Nathalie BOHER Design et ArchitectureNathalie BOHER Design et Architecture
Medium sized contemporary terrace in Montpellier with a potted garden and no cover.
Pergola and Deck with a bridge
Pergola and Deck with a bridge
TnT Builders IncTnT Builders Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Portland with a potted garden and a pergola.
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.
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.
Tigerwood Deck and Privacy Fence
Tigerwood Deck and Privacy Fence
AdvantageLumber.comAdvantageLumber.com
Tigerwood decking was used for the deck and privacy screen to build a beautiful low maintenance deck that will add years of low maintenance deck enjoyment.

Terrace with a Water Feature and 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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