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Coastal Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Seagrass, Polzeath, Cornwall UK
Seagrass, Polzeath, Cornwall UK
The Bazeley PartnershipThe Bazeley Partnership
Seagrass, Polzeath Cornwall is a contemporary five-bedroom house overlooking Daymer Bay and Polzeath Beach. This extraordinary property features accommodation over three levels including a gym and cinema room with several defined living areas and spectacular views from the first floor bedrooms and balconies. The house responds to its coastal setting in both design and form, to create indoor and outdoor spaces that reflect a beachside lifestyle. Photographs: Bob Willingham/Perfect Stays Ltd
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
The outdoor dining, sundeck and living room were added to the home, creating fantastic 3 season indoor-outdoor living spaces. The dining room and living room areas are roofed and screened with the sun deck left open.
Oceanfront Newport Retreat
Oceanfront Newport Retreat
Bassman Blaine HomeBassman Blaine Home
Waterfront Retreat
Waterfront Retreat
Bruce Palmer Design StudioBruce Palmer Design Studio
Honorable Mention - Dec 2021 - Composite Railing with CableRail
Honorable Mention - Dec 2021 - Composite Railing with CableRail
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Feeney CableRail with Azek/TimberTech posts. Also includes aluminum Intermediate Pickets to prevent cable deflection between posts. Installed by G.M.Wild Construction
Beach House
Beach House
Sarah SchmidtSarah Schmidt
outdoor shower
TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection Decking in Coastline
TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection Decking in Coastline
TimberTechTimberTech
TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection - Coastline
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
ShadeFXShadeFX
Cape Associates, Inc. completed this backyard bliss by covering an attached pergola with a 12’ x 16’ retractable shade. Rope driven, the homeowners can extend the Sunbrella Taupe fabric without knocking fresh lobster rolls off the table.
To Infinity and Beyond
To Infinity and Beyond
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Terraza y jardín
Terraza y jardín
Muebles la FábricaMuebles la Fábrica
New Buffalo Lake House Exterior Deck and Outdoor Shower
New Buffalo Lake House Exterior Deck and Outdoor Shower
Belzowski Woodwork & DesignBelzowski Woodwork & Design
61st Street
61st Street
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Retractable Awning over Deck
Retractable Awning over Deck
Majestic OutdoorMajestic Outdoor
Roof Mounted 20 x 16 ft. projection awning cowering a deck in Lincroft NJ
Bellingham Bay View Home Deck Remodel using LUX Cable Railing Hardware and Cable
Bellingham Bay View Home Deck Remodel using LUX Cable Railing Hardware and Cable
LUX MaterialsLUX Materials
Using LUX Cable railing hardware this Lovely couple from Bellingham self installed our system and it turned out great! Well done Mike and Kerry!
Riverside Waterfont Home: Dockside Gameroom
Riverside Waterfont Home: Dockside Gameroom
HD Squared Architects, LLCHD Squared Architects, LLC
14’x24’ stone bunker (formerly a well house) is now a waterfront gameroom with storage. The 10’ wide movable NanaWall system of this true ‘Man Cave’ opens onto the dock, maximizing waterfront storage and providing an oasis on hot summer days. Photos by Kevin Wilson Photography
Barrington - Renovation
Barrington - Renovation
Legacy ConstructionLegacy Construction
Bradley Ayres Photography
The Hamptons, New York
The Hamptons, New York
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
ShadeFXShadeFX
Cape Associates, Inc. completed this backyard bliss by covering an attached pergola with a 12’ x 16’ retractable shade. Rope driven, the homeowners can extend the Sunbrella Taupe fabric without knocking fresh lobster rolls off the table.

Coastal Back 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 coastal 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 coastal design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a coastal 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 coastal 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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