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Contemporary Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Innercity Downsize house
Innercity Downsize house
Steffen Welsch ArchitectsSteffen Welsch Architects
The internal courtyard stitches together the existing dwelling with the contemporary addition and celebrates natural light. Photograph by Shannon McGrath
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Privates Wohnhaus
Privates Wohnhaus
HR Hanna Raissle, Interior Design & CoachingHR Hanna Raissle, Interior Design & Coaching
Der Gartenanteil dieser Erdgeschoß Wohnung ist klein aber fein. Die gepflasterte Terrasse ist großzügig gestaltet, trotzdem ist noch genug Platz für einen Rasenanteil. Die Bepflanzung rahmt das Grundstück ein und lässt es großzügiger wirken.
Lakeview, Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Lakeview, Chicago Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
This open-air outdoor kitchen space was custom designed into four zones, including a spa terrace and pool, to provide entertainment for any kind of gathering.
Haus ADF
Haus ADF
Sieckmann Walther ArchitektenSieckmann Walther Architekten
Vermont Megadeck -- Side View
Vermont Megadeck -- Side View
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Frank Gensheimer Photography
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
ろじのさき
ろじのさき
ギルド・デザイン一級建築士事務所ギルド・デザイン一級建築士事務所
撮影；小川重雄
Leaside Project
Leaside Project
Curbz Landscaping Inc.Curbz Landscaping Inc.
Laurel Grove
Laurel Grove
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
向原の家
向原の家
向山建築設計事務所向山建築設計事務所
阿野太一
Hillside Contemporary Home Outdoor Entertainment
Hillside Contemporary Home Outdoor Entertainment
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Ipe decking; outdoor kitchen; and comfortable seating around a firepit create a perfect outdoor area for entertaining. Jim Bartsch Photography; Wade Davis Architecture; Interiors and material design choices by owner.
Lantana 29
Lantana 29
UserUser
On Display Photography
Vue de la maison existante et de l'extension nouvelle
Vue de la maison existante et de l'extension nouvelle
Atelier GMDAtelier GMD
Campbells Bay Bush Residence
Campbells Bay Bush Residence
Creative ArchCreative Arch
Modern Deck
Modern Deck
District Home StagingDistrict Home Staging
Spectacular Contemporary home with walls of glass and unparalleled design decorated for the discerning buyer.
Hilltop Contemporary - Richmond, CA
Hilltop Contemporary - Richmond, CA
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
This new, ground-up home was recently built atop the Richmond Hills. Despite the beautiful site with its panoramic 270-degree view, the lot had been left undeveloped over the years due to its modest size and challenging approval issues. Saikley Architects handled the negotiations for County approvals, and worked closely with the owner-builder to create a 2,300 sq. ft., three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath family home that maximizes the site’s potential. The first-time owner-builder is a landscape builder by trade, and Saikley Architects coordinated closely with for him on this spec home. Saikley Architects provided building design details which the owner then carried through in many unique interior design and furniture design details throughout the house. Photo by Chi Chin Photography. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/hilltop-contemporary/
My Houzz: Clean and contemporary style for a renovated Montreal factory condo
My Houzz: Clean and contemporary style for a renovated Montreal factory condo
Laura GarnerLaura Garner
Photo: Laura Garner Design & Realty © 2016 Houzz
Fitzroy Balcony
Fitzroy Balcony
Ros McCully Garden DesignRos McCully Garden Design
Built in BBQ with planter box above helps to create a green room. Creepers growing across wire from one side of the balcony to the other
Terrasse Mathurins
Terrasse Mathurins
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Contemporary Side 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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