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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
Melba
Melba
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
This project features a merbau deck, stairs & handrail with stainless steel wire infill. The pergola has been pitched off the external frame of the house using a Colorbond roof. The ceiling has been sheeted in Aquacheck gyprock with LED downlights.
New EZ Breeze Screen Porch & TREX decking
New EZ Breeze Screen Porch & TREX decking
Outdoor DesignersOutdoor Designers
Exterior view from pool
Maison CS2
Maison CS2
Atelier d'Architecture BaobabAtelier d'Architecture Baobab
Roberto GIOSTRA
Whole House Remodel: Waunona Way
Whole House Remodel: Waunona Way
Property Revival, LLCProperty Revival, LLC
Property Revival, LLC
Railings
Railings
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
Rooftop a Shoreditch
Rooftop a Shoreditch
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Casa a Milano - il terrazzo
Casa a Milano - il terrazzo
Architetto Laura CavalliArchitetto Laura Cavalli
Arch. Laura Cavalli
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.
Multi Level Decks
Multi Level Decks
Jaksa BuildersJaksa Builders
This cedar deck was a replacement for an older traditional deck with railings. We wanted to give the owner an open picture of the landscape with multiple access points and no railings to obscure that view.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
Wohnhaus, München Laim
Wohnhaus, München Laim
Löffler Weber | ArchitektenLöffler Weber | Architekten
Fotograf: Johannes Seyerlein, München
Azek/ Spiral
Azek/ Spiral
Infinite DecksInfinite Decks
Mark King
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Stassney #1
Stassney #1
Forté Home & GardenForté Home & Garden
This backyard project started as a simple slope and, overall, an unusable space. This project was brought to life by FHG with the challenge of creating a usable, relaxing, zen space for our client who was blown away by the end result.
Conception d'un jardin avec piscine et grande terrasse bois
Conception d'un jardin avec piscine et grande terrasse bois
Atelier MaleyranAtelier Maleyran
Au centre du jardin et de la grande terrasse en pin, voici la grande piscine et son rideau.
Our Work - Exteriors
Our Work - Exteriors
ING ConstructionING Construction
Backyard Deck area; Installation of wood plank deck; windows, trim, sconces, wood bench and a fresh paint to finish.
Composite Deck with Bench
Composite Deck with Bench
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Bench with composite decking
Decks
Decks
Bear Ridge ConstructionBear Ridge Construction
Patio-Terraza Bosques del Valle II
Patio-Terraza Bosques del Valle II
J A L Z_ArquitecturaJ A L Z_Arquitectura
Patio/Terraza multi-funcional para una casa habitación en uno de los fraccionamientos con mayor desarrollo en la ciudad de Chihuahua. Este proyecto se diseño al buscar satisfacer las necesidades del cliente y su familia, donde el espacio invitara a todos sus integrantes por igual, sea cual sea la actividad que se quisiera realizar, desde una comida en familia en domingo, hasta una reunión del cliente con sus amistades, carne asada y una pelea de box; reforzando la idea de "espacio de todos, para todos" los colores neutros con detalles cálidos de madera y pisos imitación concreto para que si en algún futuro el cliente decide cambiar de mobiliario o hacer otros cambios aun se pueda percibir el núcleo del proyecto.

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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