Yellow Terrace Ideas and Designs

ThermoWood Iroko Hardwood Cladding

QTD Ltd - The Timber Specialists

Contemporary ground level terrace in Berkshire.

Clapton Water Garden

Viriditas Studio

This is an example of a contemporary terrace in London with fencing.

Highbury Entertaining Oasis

Garden Club London Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary terrace in London with fencing.

Idlewylde

Unique Homestays

Small farmhouse back first floor wood railing terrace in Other with a pergola and fencing.

Acton House

Honeybee Interiors and Joinery

We created all new fencing with the slats and then painted them charcoal grey to match the pergolas. The Pergola was designed to go the full width of the garden, to maximise the space for the sofa and hammock. The table is multi functional as a coffee or dining table. Faux grass and patio creates other zones and a little bistro table for early morning coffee in the sun. Climber should bloom by next summer covering the pergola and critall doors. Contemporary plants tie in with the feel and style of the kitchen. We also created lighting throughout the garden and on the walls.

4-Season Roof Garden

Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.

Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
This is an example of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a bar area.

jeevanand by preethi architects

Kiran Nama Photography

kiran nama
Photo of a world-inspired roof rooftop terrace in Bengaluru with a pergola and feature lighting.

Naples House | Renovation

Bria Hammel Interiors

Photo of a coastal terrace in Miami with feature lighting.

Notting Hill, West London

Adolfo 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.

Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca

Bondian Living Store

Medium sized mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Other with an outdoor shower and no cover.

Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck

Reveal Design LLC

Modern pergola on Chicago rooftop deck. Minimal materials used and clean lines define the space and pergola. Lounge seating under retractable mesh shade panels on a track system. Roof deck materials are composite and built on frame system. Contemporary rooftop deck. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley

Rooftop Oasis

Flavin Architects

Modern mahogany deck. On the rooftop, a perimeter trellis frames the sky and distant view, neatly defining an open living space while maintaining intimacy. A modern steel stair with mahogany threads leads to the headhouse. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Roof top deck

MB Design & Build

deck and patio design
Photo of a large classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a pergola.

Owning the Block

Ballard + Mensua Architecture

Classic terrace in DC Metro with feature lighting.

Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen

H2D Architecture + Design

Outdoor kitchen complete with grill, refrigerators, sink, and ceiling heaters. Wood soffits add to a warm feel. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography

RE-ROOFING WITH THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS

Monier Roofing

Some renovations don’t need a whole new roof – it can often be just a case of freshening up an existing roof with a modern colour scheme. This is particularly relevant when talking about tiled roofs – concrete or terracotta – because they last for decades. The only thing that might change over time is favoured colour schemes. Enter renovating experts, the Three Birds Renovations, who have just completed their ninth house renovation – a super-fast, super-stylish renovation project.

回廊平家

アーキテクチャーリンクライフ株式会社

中庭、ウッドデッキ、平屋
Inspiration for a world-inspired courtyard ground level terrace in Kyoto with no cover and feature lighting.

Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design

ilumus, llc.

Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.
Inspiration for a large classic back mixed railing terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and a pergola.

BBQ Deck Project

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Medium sized traditional back terrace in Kansas City with a pergola and a bbq area.

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Lake house Deck with Hot Tub. Trent Bell Photography, Richardson & Associates Landscape Architects
Photo of a large classic back terrace in Portland Maine with a water feature and no cover.

Yellow 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 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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