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House of Merriment

Storey Tellers Design Studio .

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Top Floor Retreat

Twisha Thakker Design Studio

Deck over the Desert

Prideaux Design

Balfour Walker Photography

Contemporary Backyard Retreat

Boyce Design + Build

The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

Upgraded second story deck in Littleton, Colorado

Archadeck of the Foothills

Second story upgraded Timbertech Pro Reserve composite deck in Antique Leather color with picture frame boarder in Dark Roast. Timbertech Evolutions railing in black was used with upgraded 7.5" cocktail rail in Azek English Walnut. Also featured is the "pub table" below the deck to set drinks on while playing yard games or gathering around and admiring the views. This couple wanted a deck where they could entertain, dine, relax, and enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather, and that is what Archadeck of Denver designed and built for them!

Elevated Deck with Trex decking and white Azek fascia

Angelilli Services LLC

An elevated deck with an under-deck drainage system to create a dry patio on a rainy day. This deck was completed with Trex decking, composite railings, Azek fascia, and Azek post wraps. Call us today! We can make this happen for you!

TREX COMPANY INC

Cedar Deck

Artistic Concrete Surfaces

Lindsey Denny

Timbertech Legacy Decking

Stellar Decks

Timbertech

Deck with Wrought Iron Railing and Underside Patio

Land Art Design, Inc.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc. In this project, we added multi-level living space with this deck and underside patio combination. The custom deck includes wrought iron railing, matching the stairway connecting the two levels. The underside patio features a bead board ceiling with recessed lighting and ceiling fans.

Cantilever pergola

Aluminum Pergola

Designed without front posts, this custom pergola keeps sightlines clear while offering full shade and weather protection with adjustable louvers.

Shooting photo pour Espaces Atypiques

Damien maurin Photographe

Hilltop Hot Tub Refuge

Rock Paper Scissors Landscape, Inc.

Hilltop Hot Tub Refuge

Rock Paper Scissors Landscape, Inc.

Warm Wood Loves Colour

Rembrandt Renovations Ltd.

Outdoor kitchen in Colchester, Essex

Grillo Outdoor Kitchens

Samuel Moore, owner of Consilium Hortus, is renowned for creating beautiful, bespoke outdoor spaces which are designed specifically to meet his client’s tastes. Taking inspiration from landscapes, architecture, art, design and nature, Samuel meets briefs and creates stunning projects in gardens and spaces of all sizes. This recent project in Colchester, Essex, had a brief to create a fully equipped outdoor entertaining area. With a desire for an extension of their home, Samuel has created a space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. A louvered pergola covers the full length of the back of the house. Despite being a permanent structural cover, the roof, which can turn 160 degrees, enables the sun to be chased as it moves throughout the day. Heaters and lights have been incorporated for those colder months, so those chillier days and evenings can still be spent outdoors. The slatted feature wall, not only matches the extended outdoor table but also provides a backdrop for the Outdoor Kitchen drawing out its Iroko Hardwood details. For a couple who love to entertain, it was obvious that a trio of cooking appliances needed to be incorporated into the outdoor kitchen design. Featuring our Gusto, the Bull BBQ and the Deli Vita Pizza Oven, the pair and their guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to alfresco dining. The addition of our single outdoor fridge also ensures that glasses are never empty, whatever the tipple.

Cliffside Park Condo

designs by human.

This balcony is designed to take advantage of the limited space available. The chair is a modern silhouette made out of a classic product, wicker.

69,402 Contemporary Terrace & Balcony Design Ideas

Escaping the confines of shrinking urban homes and being out on balconies and elevated rooftop terraces is a great way to get some fresh air. Spacious or small, it is a great outdoor area to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, fine dine or just relax. Most homeowners are resourceful and can adapt any terrace or balcony design to fit their needs. Before you finalize terrace ideas, browse through these contemporary rooftop space and balcony images to gain some inspiration.

How do I design a contemporary terrace?

Traditional homes were built to maximise outdoor space so it is no surprise that most old homes have a dedicated rooftop terrace. If you enjoy the privilege of a terrace, then ensure it is designed well. While renovating keep in mind the safety, style and purpose of this outdoor area. If you enjoy gardening and are restricted by space on the ground level, a terrace garden is the way to go. TTerrace gardens, like regular ones, can be as simple or elaborate as you need. You can cover the entire surface with soil to create a landscape or opt for a simple terrace garden design with pots. If you decide to landscape your terrace, ensure you waterproof the surface to avoid any leakage into your home. Concrete is the most common choice of flooring, but you can get creative with tact-tiles or red oxide tiles to add a splash of colour to this space.

What kind of terrace decor and furniture should I use?

Deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of terrace furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily — perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to explore larger contemporary terrace designs, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or corner of your rooftop. Add energy efficient solar lights to enjoy the space at night, and consider placing the lights at floor level to magnify the plants.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a contemporary terrace & balcony renovation or are building a designer terrace & balcony from scratch, Houzz has 69,402 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Stellar Decks and Boyce Design + Build. Look through terrace & balcony photos in different colours and styles and when you find a contemporary terrace & balcony design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful contemporary terrace & balcony ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.

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