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Affordable Ground Level Terrace Ideas and Designs

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La Tourne - Terrasse Bois
La Tourne - Terrasse Bois
CréaTerrasseCréaTerrasse
- Terrasse de 17m2 réalisée en lames de pin US en double structure, posée sur plots réglables.
Poolside entertainment
Poolside entertainment
Refresh Renovations Sydney - Michael HarichRefresh Renovations Sydney - Michael Harich
this deck is inviting and sunny, it boasts a brilliantly engineered pergola, access from all areas of the house and a view on lush greenery and a cool blue pool.
Snohomish Outdoor Living Space
Snohomish Outdoor Living Space
Northlight Custom Builders, LLCNorthlight Custom Builders, LLC
This was a conversion project of a plain deck into a beautiful and functional year-round, covered, deck and outdoor living space. With a double-sided fireplace, the homeowner can enjoy it from either the uncovered side on a clear night; or from the covered side while lounging on the couch.
49th Street
49th Street
Riverside Builders, Inc.Riverside Builders, Inc.
Alexandria House
Alexandria House
Angus Mackenzie ArchitectAngus Mackenzie Architect
Redwood Ground Deck
Redwood Ground Deck
Otis Creek ConstructionOtis Creek Construction
Ground level Redwood deck that was replaced due to the existing deck receiving hail damage. Structural modifications and updates were made prior to redwood decking installation.
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The circular fire pit deck was made to contrast with the angled geometry of the rest of the design. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Timbertech deck
Timbertech deck
KGR DesignKGR Design
A clean & simple deck to extend existing patio @ same level. Utilized cortex plugs for a clean finish on top.
Lafayette
Lafayette
HALLETT & Co.HALLETT & Co.
Custom sliding doors provide direct access from the home's main living areas to the additional seating and dining area on the deck. The bamboo wall provides a textural visual barrier to the residential street and is in a planter designed to match an original one found at the front of the house. | Photography by Atlantic Archives
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Assured Accuracy, LLCAssured Accuracy, LLC
This remodel was needed in order to take a 1950's style concrete upper slab into the present day, making it a true indoor-outdoor living space, but still utilizing all of the Midcentury design aesthetics. In the 1990's someone tried to update the space by covering the concrete ledge with pavers, as well as a portion of the area that the current deck is over. Once all the pavers were removed, the black tile was placed over the old concrete ledge and then the deck was added on, to create additional usable sq footage.
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Timber Creek Deck Project
Timber Creek Deck Project
Reliable Quality Construction Inc.Reliable Quality Construction Inc.
14'x'14 Trex Enhanced composite deck in the Foggy Wharf color
Backyard Deck Canton, MA
Backyard Deck Canton, MA
Deck ItDeck It
Check out this brand new deck we built in Canton, MA featuring Trex Enhance decking in the stunning Rocky Harbor color!
Winchendon Trex Enhance Naturals Foggy Wharf Swim Spa Deck
Winchendon Trex Enhance Naturals Foggy Wharf Swim Spa Deck
Deck ItDeck It
This week, we put the finishing touches on a backyard deck project in Winchendon, MA! ?✨ Featuring Trex Enhance Naturals Foggy Wharf deck boards and Trex Select white composite railings. Stay tuned for more project updates!
Leduc Trex foggy Wharf Deck with Trex Transcend Handrail
Leduc Trex foggy Wharf Deck with Trex Transcend Handrail
MG Exterior Contracting LLCMG Exterior Contracting LLC
Trex Foggy Wharf deck with Trex Transcend Handrail Charcoal Black
Timber Creek Deck Project
Timber Creek Deck Project
Reliable Quality Construction Inc.Reliable Quality Construction Inc.
14'x'14 Trex Enhanced composite deck in the Foggy Wharf color
Appartement avec terrasse
Appartement avec terrasse
Juliette BretonJuliette Breton
Appartement contemporain et épuré. Mobilier scandinave an matériaux naturels. Terrasse en Ipé, bardage en pin pour se cacher du voisinage et pour les plantes grimpantes. Treillage en osier. Des plantes en pot habillent les angles. Fauteuils et canapé Acapulco. Banc en Ipé.
Composite and Cedar Deck for 7 Person Hot Tub Spa in Columbia
Composite and Cedar Deck for 7 Person Hot Tub Spa in Columbia
Dimensions in Wood IncDimensions in Wood Inc
This Columbia home had one deck which descended directly into their backyard. Rather than tuck their seven person hot tub on the concrete patio below their deck, we constructed a new tier. Their new deck was built with composite decking, making it completely maintenance free. Constructed with three feet concrete piers and post bases attaching each support according to code, this new deck can easily withstand the weight of hundreds of gallons of water and a dozen or more people. Aluminum rails line the stairs and surround the entire deck for aesthetics as well as safety. Taller aluminum supports form a privacy screen with horizontal cedar wood slats. The cedar wall also sports four clothes hooks for robes. The family now has a private place to relax and entertain in their own backyard. Dimensions In Wood is more than 40 years of custom cabinets. We always have been, but we want YOU to know just how many more Dimensions we have. Whatever home renovation or new construction projects you want to tackle, we can Translate Your Visions into Reality. Zero Maintenance Composite Decking, Cedar Privacy Screen and Aluminum Safety Rails:
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.
Q St Deck Addition
Q St Deck Addition
Amanda Ganginis ArchitectAmanda Ganginis Architect
The pergola provides an opportunity for shade and privacy. Another feature of the pergola is that the downspout of the house runs through the pergola in order to drain into this integrated pond. The pond is designed with an overflow that empties into an adjacent rain garden when the water level rises.

Affordable Ground Level 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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