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Contemporary Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Laneway Apartments Port Fairy
Laneway Apartments Port Fairy
Coastal ClotheslinesCoastal Clotheslines
The Laneway Apartments epitomise luxe living within the gorgeous historical town of Port Fairy. Minimal space with maximum durable utility design was the brief for the clothesline space. Utilising DUPLEX wire and a folding system the 6 line Happy Days folding was installed into timber studs.
Contemporary Oceanscape
Contemporary Oceanscape
Nicholson CompaniesNicholson Companies
This warm contemporary residence embodies the comfort and allure of the coastal lifestyle.
House on the Thorofare
House on the Thorofare
Elliott ArchitectsElliott Architects
Photo by Trent Bell Photography
Wohnhaus M, Ostterrasse im Grenzabstandsbereich
Wohnhaus M, Ostterrasse im Grenzabstandsbereich
Architekten Lenzstrasse DreizehnArchitekten Lenzstrasse Dreizehn
Architekten Lenzstrasse Dreizehn
Back Deck Overall
Back Deck Overall
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Pergola coulissante unique sur le marché
Pergola coulissante unique sur le marché
JMH ConcepteurJMH Concepteur
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Tranby Garden
Tranby Garden
PLANT Architect Inc.PLANT Architect Inc.
Photo by Chris Pommer
Noe Valley Custom Carpentry
Noe Valley Custom Carpentry
The Urban BuilderThe Urban Builder
FAYNE REMODEL
FAYNE REMODEL
Robert A. McGraw ArchitectRobert A. McGraw Architect
After: Kitchen with open stacking glass doors to deck. Photo by Jon Encarnacion
Newport Renovation
Newport Renovation
your abodeyour abode
Thomas Kayser
Sonnensegel Soliday M
Sonnensegel Soliday M
UserUser
Suelo + muro, color Tao Beige
Suelo + muro, color Tao Beige
Rosa GresRosa Gres
Reduzierter Reihenhausgarten
Reduzierter Reihenhausgarten
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home resort style terrace with modern fire featu
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home resort style terrace with modern fire featu
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home resort style terrace with modern fire feature. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Black Rock House
Black Rock House
Creative ArchCreative Arch
A central deck/courtyard provides sheltered private indoor/outdoor living, creating a central hub for the second floor. The contemporary style home has originated from the clients brief with the site terrain encouraging and helping to define the end result. Photography by DRAW Photography Ltd
Discovery Park, Bend Oregon
Discovery Park, Bend Oregon
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Stanley Contemporary Addition
Stanley Contemporary Addition
Rebecca Naughtin ArchitectRebecca Naughtin Architect
Deck Repair & Deck Column Repair
Deck Repair & Deck Column Repair
ProMaster Home Repair & Handyman of CincinnatiProMaster Home Repair & Handyman of Cincinnati
ProMaster craftsmen replaced damaged wooden posts for covered deck and installed new pressure treated posts for durability.
CL16 Einfamilienhaus im Filstal
CL16 Einfamilienhaus im Filstal
Schiller Architektur BDASchiller Architektur BDA

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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