Yellow Terrace with an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Boston rooftop garden

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

Genevieve de Manio Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic roof rooftop terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

302 Orchid

Teale Architecture

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Coastal roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition

Karen Beam Architect LLC

Photo of a large midcentury back terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Zero Marlborough Penthouse

Hacin

Roof Terrace ©Michael Stavaridis
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Kips Bay 2016

Rikki Snyder

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Magical Oasis at Montage Residences

Bassman Blaine Home

Medium sized world-inspired roof rooftop terrace in Hawaii with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.

Backyard Covered Kitchen

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back ground level terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Martinez Lanai

Tim Lloyd Construction LLC

Brittany Ziegler
Photo of a small nautical back terrace in Hawaii with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Tracy Project

Timberline Patio Covers

This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.

Sammamish Renovation

Strouse Davis Architecture

New extension off the back of the house to create a large outdoor dining space with views of the lake
Design ideas for a large traditional back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.

A gentleman's retreat

Modern Rustic

The outside kitchen was constructed using black galaxy granite tops and compact laminate cupboards (which can withstand complete exposure to the outside elements). A bespoke stainless steel splashback completed the seamless look. An oversized stainless sink, extending tap, bbq, commercial gas oven and glass/dish washing machine and bar/food fridge completed the design. mike newell status images

San Francisco Modern

Studio Revolution

Design by Studio Revolution Photography by Thomas Kuoh
Photo of a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Террасса и вход загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)

Архитектурное бюро Глушкова

Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Moscow with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.

Bespoke Transitional Penthouse

Willoughby Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Gig Harbor Modern Custom Home

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Locavore Dinner in Sonoma

Elsie Green House & Home

Every well-dressed table needs a terrific table runner and this vintage linen one that we found on one of our buying trips to France is perfect for our farm-fresh look. Photo by Thomas Kuoh

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Design ideas for an expansive back ground level terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition

Karen Beam Architect LLC

Photo of a large midcentury back terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Летняя кухня на террассе загородного дома, Монтевиль

Архитектурное бюро Глушкова

Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Photo of a large urban back ground level glass railing terrace in Moscow with an awning and an outdoor kitchen.

Yellow Terrace with an Outdoor Kitchen 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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