Dreaming about our own home, through the eyes of our imagination we also seebeautifully arranged garden and terrace , where we spend summer time together with family and friends.The terrace is an important relaxation areain the open air, increasing the living space of the house. The roofed one provides a harmonious connection between the interior and the surroundings and offers more possibilities of use. In this article, we present5 ways to roof your terraceChoose the one that suits you best.
Design of a modern one-story house with a spectacular terrace
The shape and size of the covered terraceshould result directly from the body of the building, so it is worth deciding what our dream terrace area should look like at the design stage.If we want to enjoy outdoor recreation as often as possible, regardless of the weather outside, we should choose house designs with a covered terrace.A terrace arranged in this way will provide us with more privacy while resting , protect against excessive sun, rain and wind. It is perfect for an outdoor dining room, an intimate coffee corner, as well as a summer living room.
Meet popular and proven ideas for terrace roofing
PERGOLA
Design of a small one-story house with a wooden pergola above the terrace
Pergola is an interesting way to create an openworkover the terrace, which will make our summer holidays more attractive. Such a structure can be made of wood or metal and allows for the use of a variety of terrace cover, which can be created, for example, by climbing plants, mobile roller shutters, blinds or polycarbonate sheets.Pergola will provide us with a pleasant partial shade while relaxing on the terrace , at the same time in the off-season it will not restrict the access of natural light to the interior of the house too much.Optionally, the pergola can be equipped with side panels or curtains, which will provide more quiet and privacy to the terrace area and at the same time create a cozy atmosphere.
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EXTENDED HOOD
House plan with an attic and a partially covered terrace
Partial roofing over the terrace can create an extended eavesWhen choosing a house design with such a solution, remember to keep the minimum distances from the border of the plot specified in the regulations. When the building is located within 4 meters from the plot border, the eaves protrusion should not exceed 2.5 meters. This type of roofing will allow the residentsto arrange a cozy seating areaon the terrace, with which the living room or dining room can be seamlessly connected. The extended hood will successfully cover a table with chairs or a small set of garden furniture.
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BALCONY
Design of a modern house with an attic and a covered terrace
Anotherform of roofing over the terrace can be a balcony located directly above itThe terrace area designed in this way gives residents the opportunity to freely use the outdoor space sheltered from rain.The balcony over the terrace can be supported onpillars, which will naturally make the terrace area more intimate. You can also attach vertical, full or openwork panels to the balcony, thanks to which you will create a quiet, and at the same time sheltered from the gaze of neighbors, space for relaxation. The size of the balcony defines the width and length of the canopy. If it is spacious, we can arrange a summer dining room on the terrace. We also have a place to store a garden grill or sun loungers.
VACATION TERRACE
Design of a modern one-story house with an arcaded terrace
A house design with a terrace arcadeis a variant willingly chosen by investors. The terrace situated in such a niche has a natural shield against the wind, which is formed by the walls of the house. The arcade, apart from its functional function, is also an interesting, decorative element of the building's architecture.
House design with a roofed terrace (DABECJE PD)
Houses in which the arcade, which creates a full roof, is combined with an openwork pergola, protruding beyond the outline of the body, look very impressive. This solution allowsto arrange a comfortable outdoor dining room in the shade and a relaxation areacovered by a pergola with a set of garden furniture. The pergola can also surround the adjacent wall of the building, then the terrace will gain an interesting corner form and can connect with different rooms.
ADDITIONAL ROOF TREATMENT
Design of a modern house with a terrace covered by an additional roof tract
Terraces over which the roof creates an additional roof route , make it possible to arrange this zone in various ways. A house with a terrace designed in such a way looks very impressive. Depending on the sizethe terrace can perform similar functions to the day zone inside the buildingThe large roof makes it possible to arrange the outdoor seating space in the form of a comfortable summer living room with a garden sofa and armchairs and an outdoor dining area the air.The terrace can also be equipped with a fireplace , which will create an atmosphere full of atmospheric warmth and climate in the evening. In modern houses, very often wide, non-threshold sliding glazing is designed, this solution additionally allows for a great effect of interpenetration of space and full harmony of the interior with the terrace and garden. The projects presented in the article can be found at www.archon.pl
