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Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
今治大島「海辺のセカンドハウス」
今治大島「海辺のセカンドハウス」
スペースプロ　一級建築士事務所スペースプロ　一級建築士事務所
Maison de vacances
Maison de vacances
Roberta Becherucci - Cuisines et DécorationRoberta Becherucci - Cuisines et Décoration
Julien Dominguez
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Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Bromley Caldari Architects PCBromley Caldari Architects PC
Cornish Beach House
Cornish Beach House
George Fielding PhotographyGeorge Fielding Photography
George Fielding
Cape Cod Beach House
Cape Cod Beach House
Gaita InteriorsGaita Interiors
Fisherhart.com
Beach House
Beach House
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Little Balboa Island
Little Balboa Island
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Mark Lohman Photography
Head of Oyster Pond Maison Sirene d'Huitre
Head of Oyster Pond Maison Sirene d'Huitre
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Swede Hill House
Swede Hill House
Aquidneck PropertiesAquidneck Properties
Design + Build by Aquidneck Properties :: 2013 AIA Rhode Island Honor Award :: Photo: Warren Jagger Photography
Deck with Ocean View
Deck with Ocean View
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Brushed aluminum Railing with clear anodized finish. Made from CNC machined solid (not tubular or extrusions) 6061 T6 Aluminum were used with the Ipe top rail and decking. Cable Railing by Keuka Studios
Pass-a-Grille Intercoastal Home
Pass-a-Grille Intercoastal Home
Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.
This is the balcony which exctends from the front door, around the side of the house and across the rear. The decking is Azeck porch decking over pressure treated framing. The rails are the largest profile of Azek top rail. The corbels were custom cut from Azek sheet material. Photography by James Borchuck
Wando River Private Residence
Wando River Private Residence
DLB Custom Home DesignDLB Custom Home Design
Alabama Lake Home
Alabama Lake Home
Lauren MikusLauren Mikus
Photo by Lauren Mikus © 2012 Houzz
Venice Beach Custom Prefab
Venice Beach Custom Prefab
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Alpinfoto
Bayshore drive
Bayshore drive
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Newly constructed Custom home. Bayshore Drive, Newport beach Ca.
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Ellen Show/Sandy Patio
Ellen Show/Sandy Patio
The CousinsThe Cousins
The living space continues onto this patio/deck, complete with paper lanterns and a stenciled table that calls for guests to 'Eat' and 'Drink'.
Ibiza Style | Stilvoll saniert, mit Designermöbeln ausgestattet
Ibiza Style | Stilvoll saniert, mit Designermöbeln ausgestattet
Britta Becker StudioBritta Becker Studio

Coastal 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.
Island Cove House
Island Cove House
Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.
Island Cove House keeps a low profile on the horizon. On the driveway side it rambles along like a cottage that grew over time, while on the water side it is more ordered. Weathering shingles and gray-brown trim help the house blend with its surroundings. Heating and cooling are delivered by a geothermal system, and much of the electricity comes from solar panels.
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