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Expansive Rustic Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Green Road
Green Road
360 Architectural360 Architectural
Photo of House Exterior
Luby Deck
Luby Deck
ESM Strategies LLCESM Strategies LLC
Take a look at this shining cedar deck. This deck met all code requirements, to not need a handrail system. So, per our customers request, we built and attached custom benches, flower planters, and a storage box in all cedar.
Bobcat Lodge
Bobcat Lodge
Ludwig DesignLudwig Design
This front bay holds an interior dining alcove and looks out onto the surrounding deck. Clipping the end of the gable creates a horizontal rather than peaked window header below and makes screening for light control much easier.
VPC - Seven Devils Addition
VPC - Seven Devils Addition
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Side Deck
Side Deck
Premier KitchensPremier Kitchens
Deck Remodel
Deck Remodel
Jud ConstructionJud Construction
Deck restructure with roofs and outdoor kitchen. Photos by Jared Price Photography
Exterior Railing Projects
Exterior Railing Projects
CanGlassCanGlass
Multi-level Mega Deck
Multi-level Mega Deck
Roger L Johnson, ArchitectRoger L Johnson, Architect
New triple level deck
Tennessee Cabin
Tennessee Cabin
Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.Innovative Custom Homes, Inc.
Dutchess County Residence
Dutchess County Residence
SKOLNICK Architecture & Design PartnershipSKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership
Yard and Deck
Railings
Railings
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
The Vape Store Camden
The Vape Store Camden
YOGO GROUPYOGO GROUP
TRANSFORM YOUR LAND OR PROPERTY... Yogo Group are here to give life to your vision, creating stunning, bespoke interiors with trademark originality and attention to detail...
Bobcat Lodge
Bobcat Lodge
David Ludwig - ArchitectDavid Ludwig - Architect
Entry deck faces lake and provides generous seating foroutdoor family meals and gatherings, Covered seating area for common daily afternoon showers. Interior dining look out on deck and view
Composite Deck on Rustic House
Composite Deck on Rustic House
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
As you drive up the winding driveway to this house, tucked in the heart of the Kettle Moraine, it feels like you’re approaching a ranger station. The views are stunning and you’re completely surrounded by wilderness. The homeowners spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying their property and wanted to extend their living space outside. We constructed a new composite material deck across the front of the house and along the side, overlooking a deep valley. We used TimberTech products on the deck for its durability and low maintenance. The color choice was Antique Palm, which compliments the log siding on the house. WeatherMaster vinyl windows create a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The windows effortlessly stack up, stack down or bunch in the middle to enjoy up to 75% ventilation. The materials used on this project embrace modern technologies while providing a gorgeous design and curb appeal.
Decking & Porches
Decking & Porches
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
Our decking technicians refinished the deck at the Hitzman residence in St. Paul to restore it to its original beauty. We love the final outcome! Photo Property of Lindus Construction
Windermere Deck & Gazebo
Windermere Deck & Gazebo
Millennial ContractingMillennial Contracting
Holly Farm Lane
Holly Farm Lane
Vesna Somers, JD, Managing BrokerVesna Somers, JD, Managing Broker
VPC - Custom Home in Blowing Rock
VPC - Custom Home in Blowing Rock
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Todd Bush
Windermere Deck & Gazebo
Windermere Deck & Gazebo
Millennial ContractingMillennial Contracting
Luby Deck
Luby Deck
ESM Strategies LLCESM Strategies LLC
Take a look at this shining cedar deck. This deck met all code requirements, to not need a handrail system. So, per our customers request, we built and attached custom benches, flower planters, and a storage box in all cedar.

Expansive Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a rustic 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 rustic 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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