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Expansive Glass Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home rooftop terrace
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home rooftop terrace
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home rooftop terrace. Photo by William MacCollum.
Tiny, Ontario waterfront deck
Tiny, Ontario waterfront deck
Thommoknockers Custom DecksThommoknockers Custom Decks
Magnificent Deck Worthy of the View
Magnificent Deck Worthy of the View
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
Unique view of this large pool-deck deck in Kentfield.
Patio After
Patio After
WF Design + BuildWF Design + Build
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
California Dream l West Vancouver
California Dream l West Vancouver
Upward ConstructionUpward Construction
CASA CON VISTAS EN SITGES
CASA CON VISTAS EN SITGES
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huntington harbour waterfront contemporary
huntington harbour waterfront contemporary
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
An aerial rear view from the harbour conveys the expansiveness of the outdoor deck and living area, which features a fire pit and infinity-edge spa, accessed via a multi-slide door system
Burnaby Nanawall
Burnaby Nanawall
Authentic Installations Inc.Authentic Installations Inc.
With a product like Nanawall, even after 18 years this door still functions like new. Need your door serviced? Call us today!
VIVIENDA CE
VIVIENDA CE
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Deck Revival in SA
Deck Revival in SA
PTC Elite DeckingPTC Elite Decking
Porch Of Luxury Mountain Home
Porch Of Luxury Mountain Home
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
The exterior of a mountain home can provide more square footage for entertaining in any season.
Home staging maison Los Angeles
Home staging maison Los Angeles
Casa Béatrice BodasCasa Béatrice Bodas
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Cobblestone and VinesCobblestone and Vines
Tiny, Ontario waterfront deck
Tiny, Ontario waterfront deck
Thommoknockers Custom DecksThommoknockers Custom Decks
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home rooftop terrace lounge. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Cortes Island Estate Exterior and Grounds
Cortes Island Estate Exterior and Grounds
Parker&Harlow Inc.Parker&Harlow Inc.
An expansive deck as part of an exterior renovation, overlooking Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island
Magnificent Deck Worthy of the View
Magnificent Deck Worthy of the View
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
Unique multi-level decks for this extraordinary residence in Kentfield.
Patio After
Patio After
WF Design + BuildWF Design + Build
Office to Flats Conversion Worthing
Office to Flats Conversion Worthing
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Expansive Glass 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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