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Affordable Expansive Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Appartement - Gran Via - Barcelone
Appartement - Gran Via - Barcelone
CLAAAC - architecture intérieure et décorationCLAAAC - architecture intérieure et décoration
Tennessee Cabin
Tennessee Cabin
Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.
Water Island Getaway
Water Island Getaway
UserUser
Kareela - Major Renovation
Kareela - Major Renovation
Extend A Home Constructions Pty LtdExtend A Home Constructions Pty Ltd
House designed around pool deck
Trex deck and cedar pergola
Trex deck and cedar pergola
SunConstruction, LLCSunConstruction, LLC
SunConstruction, LLC
Bear & Rabbit - Progetto Short Rent
Bear & Rabbit - Progetto Short Rent
Sabrina BaronioSabrina Baronio
Mountain Shadows Deck Remodel
Mountain Shadows Deck Remodel
Specktacular Home RemodelingSpecktacular Home Remodeling
Wouldn’t you love sipping coffee on this deck every morning?! We were thrilled to return to this lovely client’s home to remodel their deck. Now the whole family can enjoy this space for years to come!
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Red Rabbit ConstructionRed Rabbit Construction
Nate Nocton
Einfamilienhaus in Krummennaab
Einfamilienhaus in Krummennaab
NaturKlimaHaus SB GmbHNaturKlimaHaus SB GmbH
Casa La Jolla
Casa La Jolla
ChetecortésChetecortés
Nadia Riva
Maison Rosa Positano - Terrazza
Maison Rosa Positano - Terrazza
Vito FuscoVito Fusco
Foto: Vito Fusco
Completed family house extension with a newly paved terrace
Completed family house extension with a newly paved terrace
Asset Project ManagementAsset Project Management
Completed roof extension and the extended garden terrace with newly paved surface.
Jacoby Screened Porch and Deck
Jacoby Screened Porch and Deck
Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.
Railings
Railings
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
Kareela - Major Renovation
Kareela - Major Renovation
Extend A Home Constructions Pty LtdExtend A Home Constructions Pty Ltd
House designed around pool deck
COUNTRY HOUSE - Terrazza con vista panoramica
COUNTRY HOUSE - Terrazza con vista panoramica
Leonori ArchitettiLeonori Architetti
BELLEVILLE SECRET
BELLEVILLE SECRET
ATELIER DES MILLEATELIER DES MILLE
vue sur le jardin terrasse depuis la salle à manger
Deck Refinish
Deck Refinish
Cardenas Ochoa ConstructionCardenas Ochoa Construction
After
Monster Deck
Monster Deck
Dick Hassenger Designs + BuildsDick Hassenger Designs + Builds
A very large deck project that at 1600 square feet is as large as many homes. The existing owner-built frame was used and covered with our usual waterproofing tape to protect it against rot. Alaskan Yellow Cedar was used for decking, and then stained to the Clients' color choice. Clients are going to repaint deck railings to match new house color.
Lookout Pointe Apartments
Lookout Pointe Apartments
ROI ByDesignROI ByDesign
Multifamily Exterior Design, Apartment Exterior with White Brick and Black Metal Mansard Roofs and black metal railings, Pool Deck Amenity Space, Modern Apartment Design, ROI ByDesign

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

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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