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Contemporary Wood Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
Chelsea Penthouse
Chelsea Penthouse
NH Design StudiosNH Design Studios
Outdoor Deck Living Space
Outdoor Deck Living Space
Memmo InteriorsMemmo Interiors
Treetop Retreat
Treetop Retreat
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
At the rear of the home, a two-level Redwood deck built around a dramatic oak tree as a focal point, provided a large and private space.
Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été
Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été
ZOOM RENOVZOOM RENOV
Travaux sur le toit terrasse d'un immeuble parisien : - aménagement et habillage des mur - pose de cumaru au sol avec éclairage d'ambiance au sol - fabrication d'une cabane de rangement avec potager et petit coin cuisine pour les apéritifs dossier
Urban Escape
Urban Escape
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
This cozy sanctuary has been transformed from a drab sun-blasted deck into an inspirational home-above-home get away! Our clients work and relax out here on the daily, and when entertaining is cool again, they plan to host friends in their beautiful new space. The old deck was removed, the roof was repaired and new paver flooring, railings, a pergola and gorgeous garden furnishings & features were installed to create a one of a kind urban escape.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.
Terrasse, Paris 18ème
Terrasse, Paris 18ème
Juliette BretonJuliette Breton
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Stassney #1
Stassney #1
Forté Home & GardenForté Home & Garden
This backyard project started as a simple slope and, overall, an unusable space. This project was brought to life by FHG with the challenge of creating a usable, relaxing, zen space for our client who was blown away by the end result.
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.
Espace de vie de la terrasse
Espace de vie de la terrasse
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Reduzierter Reihenhausgarten
Reduzierter Reihenhausgarten
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Beach bungalow remodeling in Venice Beach
Beach bungalow remodeling in Venice Beach
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
Updating of this Venice Beach bungalow home was a real treat. Timing was everything here since it was supposed to go on the market in 30day. (It took us 35days in total for a complete remodel). The corner lot has a great front "beach bum" deck that was completely refinished and fenced for semi-private feel. The entire house received a good refreshing paint including a new accent wall in the living room. The kitchen was completely redo in a Modern vibe meets classical farmhouse with the labyrinth backsplash and reclaimed wood floating shelves. Notice also the rugged concrete look quartz countertop. A small new powder room was created from an old closet space, funky street art walls tiles and the gold fixtures with a blue vanity once again are a perfect example of modern meets farmhouse.
Project (27) Smyrna
Project (27) Smyrna
Character CraftsmenCharacter Craftsmen
Custom Designed Deck - Vinyl Railings, Solar Post Caps
Custom Designed Deck - Vinyl Railings, Solar Post Caps
Miracle Contractors, LLCMiracle Contractors, LLC
Custom trex decking with picture frame design, vinyl railings and solar post caps
Custom Designed Deck - Vinyl Railings, Solar Post Caps & Stair Lights
Custom Designed Deck - Vinyl Railings, Solar Post Caps & Stair Lights
Miracle Contractors, LLCMiracle Contractors, LLC
White Vinyl Solar light caps on custom Trex stairs with vinyl railings to deck. LED lights on stairs.
Vue d'ensemble du rooftop
Vue d'ensemble du rooftop
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.
Los Gatos Urban Contemporary
Los Gatos Urban Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International

Contemporary Wood 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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