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Affordable Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Windsor Place Deck
Windsor Place Deck
Piller & Putz ConstructionPiller & Putz Construction
More Patio Covers
More Patio Covers
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This cover was roof mounted to provide adequate height underneath. The glass rail with a low profile top cap keeps the view open. Photo by Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers
Leaside Project
Leaside Project
Curbz Landscaping Inc.Curbz Landscaping Inc.
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
This third-floor master bathroom opens out onto a treetop deck with views of the MInneapolis skyline. Photo by David J. Turner
Licht-Love Residence
Licht-Love Residence
DW Ricks Architects + Associates, PCDW Ricks Architects + Associates, PC
Covered Deck & Built-in Grill - After
Deer Ridge deck
Deer Ridge deck
Stone Ridge DeckingStone Ridge Decking
Aménagement total d'une terrasse en centre-ville
Aménagement total d'une terrasse en centre-ville
Agence VégétaleAgence Végétale
APRES Pose de treillis bois et plantes en pots
Deck 1
Deck 1
Deck Armor LLCDeck Armor LLC
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
Integrity Home BuildersIntegrity Home Builders
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
The Garden Trellis CompanyThe Garden Trellis Company
The Garden Trellis Co.
Bermon
Bermon
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
We completed this exterior renovation just in time for our clients to enjoy the last days of summer. In order to bring new life to this backyard, we built a multi-level deck using Trex composite decking. The home-owner wanted a bit of overhead protection for the upper deck so we had a local glass company install a frameless lami-glass canopy, which we supported with fir beams. They completed the design for the upper deck with side-mounted glass guard rails for a cleaner look.
Azek Building Products Decks & Patios
Azek Building Products Decks & Patios
Vosburg Building ServicesVosburg Building Services
Perfect home living extension - two tiered cedar deck
Perfect home living extension - two tiered cedar deck
ROYAL Decks and LandscapesROYAL Decks and Landscapes
Willow Homes - Birmingham AL Architectural Photography
Willow Homes - Birmingham AL Architectural Photography
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit is an Architectural, Commercial, Real Estate, and Google Maps Business View Trusted photographer in Birmingham, Alabama. Tommy provides the best in commercial photography in the southeastern United States (Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee). View more of his work on his homepage: http://tommmydaspit.com
Fiberon Deck with Steel Frame in Pelham, NH
Fiberon Deck with Steel Frame in Pelham, NH
Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLCLenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC
Decks and Patios
Decks and Patios
J. Anderson ContractingJ. Anderson Contracting
Trex Deck and Railing Renovation
Trex Deck and Railing Renovation
Empire Construction Enterprises, LLCEmpire Construction Enterprises, LLC
Charles Brown, Owner
Little Cottage on Chester
Little Cottage on Chester
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Traditional Garage Roof Deck
Traditional Garage Roof Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden

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

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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