A gable roof provides the opportunity for additional floor space in the roof volume like a loft or attic space.
Modern style residential terrace roof design.
Traditional rooftop terrace design.
A front gable roof is placed at the entrance of the house.
Notably the present day architecture introduces different designs of complicated and combinations of roof styles.
Whereas the modern homes of today are monopolized with either flat angled or low pitch roofs in hip or gable types.
Wooden pergola providing shade on the roof terrace.
Curved roofs do help to reduce resistance to wind but are mainly chosen due to the stunning aesthetic look they can add to a building.
Dry shrubs in planters.
This rooftop terrace features container pots arranged at the back of the sofas.
The sloped roofs on this modern home were designed to take advantage of the path of the sun to maximize brightness and to make the interior of the home feel bigger and brighter.
Use a cross gable to accent different areas of the home such as the garage porch or dormers.
Photography by hoachlander davis photograph.
Reader swartz architectsdesigned the renovation of this 1970 s farmhouse.
Nowadays modern roof design is included as the architectural elements that come with certain styles.
The dwarf potted trees.
Don t go thinking that modern houses with flat roofs only look good though as these innovative designs actually have practical properties as well.
In order to transform a flat roof into a roof garden or a lovely terrace all you need is some outdoor furniture.
The traditional homes commonly are engineered with high pitched roofs.
Small pool on the roof.
The design of a modern terrace gives you the opportunity to choose design ideas from a large variety of trends.
Water features and natural materials on the roof terrace.
The first question that comes to mind is whether you want a wood deck or stone.
The patio roof is one of the modern forms of contemporary houses that consists of roof terraces that are mostly flat.
Gardening on the terrace.
Modern roofs take advantage of the flexibility of metal materials creating one large curved structure.
Lounge chairs on the roof terrace.
It features a small place for fire and has brick style furniture used to enhance the retro vibes in the terrace.
Casual style with seat cushions.
For starters the gable roof is a very simple straightforward and functional design all modern characteristics.
It s often seen in cape cod and tudor styles houses.
This retro style rooftop terrace is yet another beautiful design in terraces.
It s an excellent roof design for homes with separate wings.
For a start there are no tricky gable end spaces to try and navigate when opening up the upper levels in flat roof houses plus you can use the roof itself as an outdoor terrace which will be a huge benefit for anyone with restrictive garden proportions.