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Traditional Roof Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop glass railing terrace in London with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Roof top deck
Roof top deck
MB Design & BuildMB Design & Build
deck and patio design
Photo of a large classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
Rooftop Hot Tub Sanctuary
Rooftop Hot Tub Sanctuary
Bullfrog SpasBullfrog Spas
We had the pleasure of adding a hot tub to this home in Daybreak, UT.
Design ideas for a small traditional roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with a pergola.
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
This is an example of a medium sized traditional roof private terrace in Paris.
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Fruitful Roof Deck
Fruitful Roof Deck
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Shaded nook perfect for a beach read. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Design ideas for a classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
San Rafael Hillside renovation
San Rafael Hillside renovation
BK Landscape DesignBK Landscape Design
San Rafael Overview: This garden project began with the demolition of an existing pool and decks cantilevered over a hillside. The garden was originally a Japanese-themed garden retreat and free-form shaped pool. While the client wanted to update and replace many elements, they sought to keep the free-form characteristics of the existing design and repurpose existing materials. BK Landscape Design created a new garden with revetment walls and steps to a succulent garden with salvaged boulders from the pool and pool coping. We built a colored concrete path to access a new wood trellis constructed on the center-line view from the master bedroom. A combination of Bay friendly, native and evergreen plantings were chosen for the planting palette. The overhaul of the yard included low-voltage lighting and minimal drainage. A new wood deck replaced the existing one at the entrance as well as a deck off of the master bedroom that was also constructed from repurposed materials. The style mimics the architectural detail of the mansard roof and simple horizontal wood siding of the house. After removing a juniper (as required by the San Rafael Fire Department within the Wildland-Urban interface) we designed and developed a full front-yard planting plan. All plants are Bay-Friendly, native, and irrigated with a more efficient in-line drip irrigation system to minimize water use. Low-voltage lighting and minimal drainage were also part of the overhaul of the front yard redesign.
Parade of Homes Columbus OH
Parade of Homes Columbus OH
The Stairway ShopThe Stairway Shop
Photo of a large traditional roof terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Roof Top Deck Spaces
Roof Top Deck Spaces
JW LANDSCAPES LLCJW LANDSCAPES LLC
Design ideas for a traditional roof first floor terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Rooftop Deck in Chicago's Roscoe Village
Rooftop Deck in Chicago's Roscoe Village
Punch ConstructionPunch Construction
This Chicago rooftop deck is the perfect place for a party. Cedar privacy screens block neighbors view, and the outdoor seating area provides a cozy space for chatting with friends. Photo by Barbara Rudolph
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
Design ideas for a traditional roof rooftop terrace in Boston with a potted garden.
Luxury Boston Rooftop Deck
Luxury Boston Rooftop Deck
BSA ConstructionBSA Construction
Photo of a traditional roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Boston with no cover.
Carnegie Hill Town House
Carnegie Hill Town House
Timothy Whealon Inc.Timothy Whealon Inc.
Max Kim-Bee
Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in New York with an awning.
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This wrap-around NYC roof garden design in the West Village features a custom-built planter 15'x30' made of red cedar and filled with a lush mix of evergreens, spiral junipers, and flowers. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
My Houzz: Clean and contemporary style for a renovated Montreal factory condo
My Houzz: Clean and contemporary style for a renovated Montreal factory condo
Laura GarnerLaura Garner
Photo: Laura Garner Design & Realty © 2016 Houzz
Medium sized classic roof rooftop terrace in Montreal with a pergola.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
Large classic roof terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and no cover.
Park Slope Residence
Park Slope Residence
Gradient Architecture PLLCGradient Architecture PLLC
Photography by Travis Mark.
Large traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
The Garden Trellis CompanyThe Garden Trellis Company
The Garden Trellis Co.
Design ideas for a small classic roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.

Traditional Roof 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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