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Contemporary Metal Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking and provide the perfect backdrop for the floating wooden bench.
David and Tony
David and Tony
Elite Deck ProElite Deck Pro
A new sitting area with stairs from the back door. A much improved space from the previous construction.
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
Noble ContractingNoble Contracting
Northwest Hills Triple Decker
Northwest Hills Triple Decker
TimberTownTimberTown
Ipe Decking with Metal Railing and Framing
Deck
Deck
McKinney Home ImprovementMcKinney Home Improvement
Enhancing views
Enhancing views
Bekom DesignBekom Design
Designers: Revital Kaufman-Meron & Susan Bowen Photos: LucidPic Photography - Rich Anderson Staging: Karen Brorsen Staging, LLC
Barton Creek Family Room & Outdoor Living
Barton Creek Family Room & Outdoor Living
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Clubhouse Rooftop
Clubhouse Rooftop
UserUser
Prospect Heights Townhouse
Prospect Heights Townhouse
Hatchet Design BuildHatchet Design Build
Rooftop Patio styled by Coil + Drift and Cold Picnic.
NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU
NEL BLU DIPINTO DI BLU
UserUser
Craig Deck
Craig Deck
Highline: Design & BuildHighline: Design & Build
Contemporary styled, walk out level deck overlooking greenbelt. Beautiful stone wrapped, natural gas fire pit with glass panel railing and wind block. Subtle lighting throughout railing post caps and custom canopy lighting make for a great night time gathering place. Trex decking accompanied by steel framing make this a deck to last a lifetime.
Lakeside re-deck Before
Lakeside re-deck Before
Jacob Schutt ConstructionJacob Schutt Construction
Trex composite in Toasted Sand with black aluminum hand rails
The Bluff house outside balcony in Pismo Beach
The Bluff house outside balcony in Pismo Beach
Schaefer Custom HomesSchaefer Custom Homes
DEG apt | 70 MQ
DEG apt | 70 MQ
kkarchitecturekkarchitecture
Contemporary Deck Design
Contemporary Deck Design
DekTek TileDekTek Tile
The Mediterranean Collection by DekTek Tile offers a solution for the need of contemporary decking while also offering a stunning look.
Penthouse Terrasse
Penthouse Terrasse
Ekvard Baar Garden DesignEkvard Baar Garden Design
Porch
Porch
The Raleigh Architecture CompanyThe Raleigh Architecture Company
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
2020 - Comfortable seating and garden lighting makes the days stretch into the night. Retractable pergola give much-need overhead shade during the dog days of summer
Terrasse Mozart
Terrasse Mozart
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les deux pergolas sont traitées en bois et en métal de sorte à distinguer les espaces
Appartamento Circonvallazione Gianicolense 70 mq
Appartamento Circonvallazione Gianicolense 70 mq
02A Studio | Architettura & Design02A Studio | Architettura & Design
Terrazzo con vista su Roma.

Contemporary Metal Railing 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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