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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Side view of deck
Side view of deck
Pro.comPro.com
This family wanted to transform their second-story deck into a more attractive and usable space. We demolished the old deck and built a new one featuring stairs and a brilliant skylight.
White Oak Deck
White Oak Deck
LA Kehres BuildingLA Kehres Building
Outdoor Deck Living space
Outdoor Deck Living space
J.T. DesignJ.T. Design
After picture of Stainless steel outdoor kitchen elements set in stone covered wood boxes with granite top. Big Green Egg set into box. Picture by: Trevor Bean of Plateau Remodel
Outdoor Living Room
Outdoor Living Room
SD Independent ConstructionSD Independent Construction
Custom Trex deck with cedar framed stainless steel cable railings. Custom shade sail and cedar framed structure provide shade for this outdoor dining space. Brown trex was used to cap off the natural wood railings for durability and ease of maintenance.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Leave It To Bryan Backyard Deck
Leave It To Bryan Backyard Deck
Ecnomus Construction Group Inc.Ecnomus Construction Group Inc.
Jarrett Ford
2nd Street | 3rd Floor Addition
2nd Street | 3rd Floor Addition
Studio CrowleyHall, pllcStudio CrowleyHall, pllc
Michael K. Wilkinson
Azek/ Spiral
Azek/ Spiral
Infinite DecksInfinite Decks
Mark King
Whitehawk Re-deck
Whitehawk Re-deck
Jacob Schutt ConstructionJacob Schutt Construction
Trex composite decking in Saddle with aluminum cable railings.
2020 Barrington Trex Deck
2020 Barrington Trex Deck
Daydream Construction, Inc.Daydream Construction, Inc.
Trex Transcend Black Railings with handrail, Trex Pebble Grey Treads, White Stair Risers - Barrington NH
VistaFolia Artificial Living Green Wall - Garden Design
VistaFolia Artificial Living Green Wall - Garden Design
UpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia PartnerUpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia Partner
Vistafolia® was able to provide an inexpensive, realistic solution that would remove all the time and effort from a living green wall. Once up, the panels do not require any ongoing maintenance and certainly no unreliable irrigation systems, and the market-leading 5-year warranty gives our client reassurance and complete peace of mind that it will stay looking its best for a long time to come. Most importantly for the client, the straightforward nature of VistaFolia’s installation process meant that the artificial green wall was able to go up in no time, ensuring no unsightly gaps in the fence. The client achieved a truly authentic finish. The green wall goes hand in hand with the flowers and plants of the garden, without anyone suspecting the wall to be artificial.
FINNELL
FINNELL
Green Grounds Landscape ServicesGreen Grounds Landscape Services
Complete renovation of this 4000 sq foot backyard. Complete demo of the yard. Installation of Belgard pavers, trex decking, landscape lighting, pergola, spa, plants and retaining walls with stucco finish.
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.
duplex parisien
duplex parisien
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
Philippe Delage de Luget
W17th St - Roof Deck
W17th St - Roof Deck
New York Roofscapes, Inc.New York Roofscapes, Inc.
www.nyroofscapes.com
Upper Saucon Township
Upper Saucon Township
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
South Philly Roof Deck Kitchen
South Philly Roof Deck Kitchen
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Aménagement terrasse Nice
Aménagement terrasse Nice
Floralia jardinsFloralia jardins
Floralia jardins
The Unfolded Box
The Unfolded Box
ALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVEALTER URBAN DESIGN COLLABORATIVE
MJL Photo
Eglinton Street
Eglinton Street
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
View of extension from rear deck Huw Lambert Photography

Affordable Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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